Tech Tip: Steering Rack Preload
JamesDean
18 May 2026
In Stock form the C5 Corvette Steering Rack isn't renown for it's steering feel, but it's surprisingly good for a car of it's vintage. While some wanna-be auto journalists would critic or praise the "On Center Steering Feel" of the C5, those of us with the car know the stock steering wheel is too big for the car and makes steering slow. While going to a smaller wheel helps speed it up, it's still not all the way there for ...
Superior Steering Response and Rack Durability from FDF's Steering Rack Brace
Shred Jesse
9 July 2025
Wwhen it comes to mods on the Corvette, most of the discussion surrounding the steering rack fall into two categories: How to stop it from leaking and what to do when the passenger side mount snaps off. Under heavy driving conditions, such as drifting or tracking on really sticky tires (or simply over driving the car) the passenger side mount on the steering rack itself can crack, separating the steering rack from the car. While not generally immediately catastrophic, a ...
NRG Steering Wheel Adapter & QR Hub
C5Corvettes.com
30 January 2025
NRG likely doesn't need an introduction, but on the off chance you somehow missed the large amount of products NRG has out there, they put out a lot of solid product for good prices. Is it award winning? Rarely. Is it of the highest quality? Debatable. Do lots of folk use them to great success? They indeed do! A common modification on nearly any enthusiast car is a removable steering wheel. You can improve the position of the steering wheel ...