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Old 06-09-2002, 12:32 AM
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Quick Rack, to improve handling.

Has anyone fitted or considered fitting a quick rack?

All those posting appear to be interested only in standing quarter times whereas I am interested in A to B performance and the fun to be had on a winding road. The stock standard chassis dynamics are excellent but the stock steering ratio is a little too low to explore and exploit them with real confidence.

Alternatively has anyone played with the power steering to improve feed back? As far as I know mine is speed sensitive.

I have considered a smaller steering wheel but this would be rather radical and my car has sound system controls on the wheel.
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Old 06-09-2002, 04:52 AM
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Maybe consider grabbing a couple used front knuckles and having the tie rod holes shortened up a tad - that would quicken the steering and leave you an out if it didn't work to your satisfaction.
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Old 06-09-2002, 11:27 PM
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Thanks Beav, I had thought of that but ruled it out on the assumption that this could not be done without upsetting the steering geometry but I now realise I should have had a good look at the set up first.

Do you think this would in fact be on as I know of a car which has been stripped for parts? Regards, Trevgor.
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Old 06-11-2002, 12:56 AM
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If you can find a proficient welder/machinist it shouldn't be much of a problem. The Ackerman principle will still play out if the tie rod attachment point is on the same plane. I don't know if you're familiar with older Corvettes, but they came 'factory equipped' with two sets of attachment holes for the tie rods for just such reasons.

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Old 06-11-2002, 03:41 AM
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I know of plenty who could do the job but there is a snag.
The powers that be have dictated that any modified vehicle or a one off has to have approval from one of a number of engineers who have been licensed. Just how they would regard welded OM steering parts I do not know but I know a guy who is licensed and will look into it.

This used to be a great place for home built specials and kit cars but the current rules have made it much more expensive. There was a bad prang involving a poorly engineered road going hot rod some years back when several were killed and this was the catalyst.

Interesting that this driver related and rather technical enquiry has had only your reply.
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