I want to do the same rack upgrade on my 3.0R from 2004. The only issue people are complaining about is VDC problems because it is quicker and takes less to go from lock to lock, thus the computer freaks out because it sees full lock at different software values compared to the stock Legacy rack. Do you know anything about it? Did you have any problems, any dash lights, any error codes when scanning with a tool? Thanks!
I've heard about potential issues with the shorter steering ratio. But I've had zero issues with mine since I did the swap. I also have the 2.5 GT, not sure if the 3.0R is any different. Personally I can't see it being different.
@@zach_lush racks for 2.5 turbo and 3.0 are the same, so the STI will fit mine, I still need to cut some threads and bend the power steering lines like you did, but it's totally doable. I read on a 2014 forum that the issue is only for Outback because it has 17 to 1 ratio, Legacy has 15 to 1, STI has 13 to 1. Legacies usually don't have issues because the difference is not that great, however Outback has. So this is why you don't have issues, Legacy is ok, Outback not so much unless you disable it via the button. Thanks for the reply.
I want to do the same rack upgrade on my 3.0R from 2004. The only issue people are complaining about is VDC problems because it is quicker and takes less to go from lock to lock, thus the computer freaks out because it sees full lock at different software values compared to the stock Legacy rack. Do you know anything about it? Did you have any problems, any dash lights, any error codes when scanning with a tool? Thanks!
I've heard about potential issues with the shorter steering ratio. But I've had zero issues with mine since I did the swap. I also have the 2.5 GT, not sure if the 3.0R is any different. Personally I can't see it being different.
@@zach_lush racks for 2.5 turbo and 3.0 are the same, so the STI will fit mine, I still need to cut some threads and bend the power steering lines like you did, but it's totally doable. I read on a 2014 forum that the issue is only for Outback because it has 17 to 1 ratio, Legacy has 15 to 1, STI has 13 to 1. Legacies usually don't have issues because the difference is not that great, however Outback has. So this is why you don't have issues, Legacy is ok, Outback not so much unless you disable it via the button. Thanks for the reply.
Oil spray your car ? What exactly is that ?
Basically just applying a thick layer of oil under the car to help keep salt away during the winter months.
where did you get the refurbished rack at?
I found it from a local guy in a facebook group