While I would love quicker steering response and smaller required inputs, what I'm looking at now is how to fiddle with (or if it's even worth) fixing the geometry problems resulting from lowering the car. Just kind of weighing options for improving front end grip at turn-in and while cornering without having to daily-drive on R-compounds.
A new steering rack is not really on my radar at the moment.
I do intend to do steering rack bushings very soon, though. . .
That reminds me: anyone know off the top of their head if - given that a great number of motor, drivetrain and suspension bits from the GC Impreza are compatible with or identical to the old Foresters - the Impreza steering rack bushings will fit an '00 Forester? I can't tell exactly by looking at the crappy OE diagrams I've been able to find, but they look the same, so I may want to replace the Forester's as well. I never actually feel like I'm driving it - more like sailing. Too vague.