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Cheetah 01-20-2013 08:38 AM

When to upgrade steering?
 
I have an Essex Valor 24' with a 496 HO. I am installing my new whipple. I am estimating I will be in the upper 70s or very low 80s when done. Do I need to upgrade from the bravo steering. I have seen dual and single ram external and also internal hydraulic. Any advice would be appreciated. Obviously I'm looking to stay as economical as possible. The current set up seems to have more play than it should as is so I am considering an upgrade.

professor_speed 01-20-2013 08:58 AM

It seems bravos start to wag the tails in the water past 70 also wears the gimbal faster. get twin ram steering if you can swing it. If you look in the sway shop goods deals can be had.

Expensive Date 01-20-2013 09:10 AM

Yes, big time. Plus it will make much more stable.

ROB FREEMAN 01-20-2013 09:19 AM

spendy .but dam what a differance you will see . its worth every penny .

mike tkach 01-20-2013 11:01 AM

i have always heard that 70 mph was when you should consider hyd steering,but i believe it also depends on the hull.

professor_speed 01-20-2013 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by mike tkach (Post 3852076)
i have always heard that 70 mph was when you should consider hyd steering,but i believe it also depends on the hull.

Or the size of your cojones!

mike tkach 01-20-2013 05:52 PM


Originally Posted by professor_speed (Post 3852108)
Or the size of your cojones!

:lolhit:

PremierPOWER 01-20-2013 06:04 PM

Safety!

Cheetah 01-20-2013 07:20 PM

Is there a preferred brand or any to stay away from.
Ballpark cost? thanks for the help!

ezstriper 01-21-2013 05:57 AM

If you ever saw a housing failure you would do it now....


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