Hotchkis/Firm feel question

I have a Hotchkis TVS on my Dart GTS. It was amazing how much the steering "firmed up" with just the TVS installed but it is still too loose for my liking.
I don't run autocross (mostly because the closest place to run is at least an hour away)but I do want a more positive response from the box.
I read a few older posts on this subject that all went to a discussion about the fast ratio pitman arm from firm feel.
My question is, since that got changed out with the TVS how does the Hotchkis equipment work with a FF stageII chuck?
Would you use a stage2 or a stage 3 with this suspension if you don't race the car?
Any Hotchkis guys care to weigh in?
Also, when it is mentioned that "the feel is more like a newer car" name a car...does a stage 2 chuck on my Dart feel like an 06 Charger RT in terms of "stiffness" at the steering wheel? I have a stock steering wheel by the way.

I have a stage III in my Dart Conv. with stock diameter wheel. I think that would be fine. Especially with the stock diameter steering wheel. Not real stiff.

Most all people that I've seen get the stage II feel they could/should have go one notch stiffer at least.

So many factors like your tires, steering wheel diameter, and personalized preference... Very tough to make recommendations.

I have the Fast Ratio idler and pitman arms on the Charger along with a stage 3 steering box. There is still some slack. My 2007 truck has none though. I wonder if it is possible to get zero slack and instant response from these old systems though. Case in point: Driving in a straight line at 45 mph I can turn the wheel a few degrees each side of center before the car responds. This is with a fully rebuilt suspension. NEW tie rod ends, bushings, ball joints, everything. Once it is past the slack, its great...

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I have the Fast Ratio idler and pitman arms on the Charger along with a stage 3 steering box. There is still some slack. My 2007 truck has none though. I wonder if it is possible to get zero slack and instant response from these old systems though. Case in point: Driving in a straight line at 45 mph I can turn the wheel a few degrees each side of center before the car responds. This is with a fully rebuilt suspension. NEW tie rod ends, bushings, ball joints, everything. Once it is past the slack, its great...

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What about the coupler at the bottom of the steering column? That can wear out too...