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Old 03-02-2003, 01:35 PM
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Lightbulb Its Twisted !!

I have heard a lot of people looking for steering springs. Myself included. (where did that spring fly?!?) I saw where some had made there own springs, So I figured I woud give it a try. My steering was awful. I had also heard people wanting "stiffer Springs" for a better center return. Thats when I came up with the idea for my "TWISTED SPRINGŪ". I don't think this has been posted before. If someone else has done this before me, let me know. Anyway, I have a Picture of this homemade spring, and thought some of you might find this idea useful. It works like a dream! I have attached the photo and also have it posted on my sight. http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-bitmagic . Let me know what you think.


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Old 03-02-2003, 01:36 PM
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Cool mod! I'm interested!
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Old 03-02-2003, 02:15 PM
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How does it perform? It looks cool.
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Old 03-02-2003, 02:41 PM
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This "Twisted SpringŪ" out performs any stock spring in my opinion. As with any spring mod, some tweeking is required. But, This mod is awsome!! (If I may say so myself). I will replace the springs in all of my Bits (6) with this mod. I will just keep the stock springs in my tool box.

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Old 03-02-2003, 03:25 PM
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what did u use

what did u us for that my car has some thing worng with the streering this might plz do tell
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looks cool.. and looks like it might kick ass! 16 AWG wire.... any.. common name for that?
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16 AWG Wire. Wire is measured in gauge. I just used one strand pulled out of the plastic outside cover. You can check my sight for a couple more pictures. http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-bitmagic

Also check the pic below.

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cool, do you think you could send me one if i sent you a sase and some cash? if so, how much would you like? i know its only a little piece of wire but...I dont have anyway to get wire, and my stering is messed up on one of my cars, and this may help.
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Old 03-03-2003, 12:44 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has tried making their own "Twisted SpringŪ" and if so how do you like it? I have made a few more now, and am ready to mod most of my other Bits. I think I will leave some with the stock spring, you never know when a track surface might be better driven with loose steering.

Just looking for feedback.
Does anyone have another good spring mod?

p.s. I am in between addresses right now. When I get settled in my new address, I may offer these for a small donation (postage + ?.??). That is for anyone who doesn't have the resources to make their own. These are really easy to make and offer GREAT performance! Let me know what you think.

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Old 03-03-2003, 12:53 PM
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you could make some bucks if they work as well or better than stock springs. id pay like 5bucks for 10 of em or something like that.
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Old 03-03-2003, 01:12 PM
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Without a question: They work as well and better than a stock spring. This has turned my wort steering car into my best! I looked all over the web trying to find a replacement spring. I found that makeing one seemed to be my only option. I wanted one with a better centering ability, and that is what the "Twisted SpringŪ" offers. Its Tight! I am not looking to make "bucks", but if I can help out my fellow Bit enthusiast and get a little back for the effort, that would be great! I will let you all know when I have made enough to send any out.
(I have a 3 year old son, so I dont have a whole lot of free time)
Just wondering, when I do make them, would you rather I leave them a little long on the open end so that you could trim them to fit you bit? Let me know.

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id make them all standard bit sized. thats what im saying make it so you can get a few bucks for your time. you got a hot comodity there anyhow you could make a killing on ebay. i found a site a while ago that sold them for 75cents a piece. i were to buy them id want a bunch just to stock up. again id feel more than happy to pay 5bucks for like 10 or so.(if they work as well as you say)
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...holy $#!# finaly something to perk up the steering.. sounds great!.. ill take about 20 ..how much you want?....
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what size

what size wire did u use
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