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    Offline BIGSHCLUNK

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    Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « on: April 27, 2010 - 05:52:01 PM »
    I hope this makes sense. Ok SG has a better price on the build than FF $285 vs $329.  SG is actually closer than FF making shipping a bit cheaper/quicker. Both seemed nice on the phone. But FF offers to machine a groove in the box for a retainer ring for the lower seal for an extra $45. This is to help keep the seal in check. Anyone here taken them up on this offer?? Guys I've talked to locally seem to like the idea. Worth it you think?????  :dunno:

    I'd like to send it somewhere tomorrow or the next day. Mine's out and ready to go!!  :grinyes:
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #1 on: April 27, 2010 - 06:01:41 PM »
    I have not had an issue with the lower seal moving , I would just go with S&G
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #2 on: April 27, 2010 - 10:26:59 PM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on April 27, 2010 - 06:01:41 PM
    I have not had an issue with the lower seal moving , I would just go with S&G
    :iagree: And they pay for shipping your core to them. When your new box shows up, they include a pre-paid shipping label for your old box.
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #3 on: April 27, 2010 - 11:07:43 PM »
    I had mine done at FF (stage 30) and very happy so far.


    I did a google search and found more negative about S&G than FF.  I live in PA and FF is way across the country.....I still went with them and paid more in shipping.

    Never looked back.

    Though they never mentioned the groove deal to me.....is that lower seal a problem area?
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #4 on: April 28, 2010 - 08:23:20 AM »
    I know the groove is standard issue on allot of GM boxes.. and if you dont have the ring seated the seal will literally push out. As for ma's??? Maybe an issue THEY came across, dont really know... but mines gotta go somewhere....SOON!  :bigsmile:
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #5 on: April 29, 2010 - 10:26:31 PM »
    Firm Feel! :2thumbs:

    Never had to worry about blowing the lower seal if pump is stock and functioning properly.
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #6 on: May 07, 2010 - 08:58:50 AM »
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    I had mine done at FF (stage 30) and very happy so far.

    Wow...stage 30...they've added a few stages since I bought mine.
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #7 on: May 07, 2010 - 09:10:26 AM »
    Quote from: dwbiggs on May 07, 2010 - 08:58:50 AM
    Wow...stage 30...they've added a few stages since I bought mine.

    Pro wrestlers use those for training.  :roflsmiley:
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #8 on: May 08, 2010 - 11:55:45 PM »
    My S&G unit is going on 6 years old and no problems.
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #9 on: May 11, 2010 - 12:21:00 PM »
    I have Firm Feel on both my Challenger and GTX for years now and have never had a problem with either.
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #10 on: May 11, 2010 - 01:48:40 PM »
    S&G extra firm for 3 months now and I love it.
    Not as stiff as I thought it would be, but definitely noticeably more effort.
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    Re: Another firm Feel VS Steer & Gear question
    « Reply #11 on: May 11, 2010 - 04:40:55 PM »
    Do you need to search for the zeroposition as you have to do when restoring the factory one?

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