BuRP to replace steering on RT's

[Dwight]

I just got a call from my dealer that BuRP is going to replace the steering unit in the RT's. Anybody else heard this? Supposedly new bulletin released Sept 7. According to the service guy they will send them new units equal to 10% of units sold initially, then piecemeal them out as they use those up. My dealer will notify owners in order of purchase (ours was the first one delivered). Sure hope this is true!

Dwight

 

[fastfraser]

Are you talking about the DPS units ?( Dynamic Power Steering Unit )

 

[dave01]

Heck, if they do it in order, mine will be real early. Its a Pre-production model...LOL

 

[Lamonster]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22655

 

[clueless]

thanks for posting! good to know to look out for it

 

[clueless]

so whats your thoughts on what this will get us? will it make it more linear on turns with the power assist?

 

[Dwight]

I'm not sure what to expect. If my steering remains the same then I'm pretty sure that all of the RT's steer the same and mine isn't any different. That won't make me happy. I see two major problems with the steering, too much assist, and too much twist in the steering shaft before your front wheels begin to turn. The assist should be adjustable, it is in their quads. I was hoping the torque sensor for the steering was in a coupler on the shaft, it would be easy to stiffen the coupler. Unfortunately a look at the shop manual shows the torque sensor as part of the steering housing. I haven't found an online parts book to look closer, and I doubt if I could afford to buy the steering sensor anyway. At least with a new unit it will let me know if its a design fault ( to me, anyway) or not. My dealer and BuRP (although with a little arm twisting) have successfully fixed most of my problems. Now if I could just keep it between the lines I'd be happy. Sorry I can't be of much help with this, and remember these are my opinions.

Dwight