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| posted on September 5th, 2013 at 06:55 PM |
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rack and pinnion conversion??
Hi guys, since my steering box is chagged and I have read that the TRW ones are no good does anyone know much about a R&P conversion,things like
what rack to use,lock to lock yadda yadda..are the buggy ones up to the task for my circuit bug...I have searched the net but have not found
sufficient material on the conversion...
Any and all info would be great..
Thanks
Fabo...
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| posted on September 5th, 2013 at 07:39 PM |
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Is definatly doable, alot of measuring and drawing to get it spot on.
The buggy racks such as wright and saco would be fine in a track car. ratios from 1 to 1.5 turns lock to lock, which is pretty short. (2 3/4 turns
stock?) but alot of the buggy guys prefer it, improving reaction time. how big is your steering wheel? 
If you are using it on a track I think it would be pretty good seeing as you have smaller tyres.
the OEM racks that are popular are old camira, 2000 ish daewoo larnos (what i have) and mk1 golf, check smileys thread. Problem is these are hard to
get between stock shock towers.
BAJAWES used to have a huge thread on the subject, I used alot of the info within to get mine right. cant find the link right now, maybe someone
else can help with this
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 08:50 AM |
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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=23861
this may be a good start
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 12:27 PM |
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^ That is a great read!
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 12:38 PM |
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1+ I see that i have read it before, I don't remember it though
I love racket peanut steering! its trouble free for such a long time.
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 02:52 PM |
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I am doing it at the moment. Check my build thread out if you are interested.
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 04:06 PM |
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Many ways to skin a cat doing this but most people find that a rack which has the tie rods attach to the centre of teh rack gives more clearance that
a rack with the tie rods tacched to the ends. Also easier to change rod ends and the rack boots last longer as they only move linearly.
Volkszone is also a good source of info as loads of people have done the conversion over there.
Also, the vehicle isn't gonna be used on the road is it? If so then a vehicle engineer will need to sign off on the design and finished article.
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 04:22 PM |
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It would be nice if someone set out a line up of standardized engineered rack conversions.
We have at least one person doing the same with brake upgrades.
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 04:55 PM |
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There are a few kits available, most of the kits come out of the UK.
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 05:03 PM |
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 Red9design wishbone kit.....
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| posted on September 6th, 2013 at 07:11 PM |
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Thanks guys I'll keep poking around..I would prefer to do the Greg macky mod but just have to find I good steering box,but rack is second
option....
Thanks...
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