Aluminum Manual Steering Rack w/ quick ratio steering box

MotoTek · 02-26-2009, 12:14 PM

I'm also interested in having the rack mounts machined into the rack itself. Eventually a 20b will be in my car, just not as soon as you two.

Phil, I believe Gordon already has this same rack here in the states. If you live close to him I'm sure he'd be nice enough to let you check it out.

From the research I've gathered here are the pros and cons.

Pros:
Fast correction
Reduced steering input
deletion of entire power steering system 20 lbs savings just in the rack itself.
no core charge
different travel rates (increased steering angle)
free up power (no ps belt)
one less thing to leak

Cons:
hard to turn when stopped
cost

***Herblenny*** · 02-26-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoTek

Phil, I believe Gordon already has this same rack here in the states. If you live close to him I'm sure he'd be nice enough to let you check it out.

I'm hoping Gordon will come to DGRR and let me try out the steering..

If they could incorporate the mounting, I'm for it! Sucks that I just bought the Marvel manual rack.. but I could always sell it or put it in something else..

ptrhahn · 02-26-2009, 02:44 PM

I've a question on weight on this item. The OP indicates that this will save approx. 20 lbs vs. A CONVERTED RACK, vs. the 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) over a STANDARD SETUP listed in the Atomic Rex quote. "Standard setup" to me would indicate the factory power steering setup, with lines, pump, etc.

Is it 18 lbs over JUST a manual (Maval style) rack, or over the whole factory system?

02-26-2009, 12:14 PM	#1
MotoTek Always Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: La Playa, CA Posts: 302 Rep Power: 18	I'm also interested in having the rack mounts machined into the rack itself. Eventually a 20b will be in my car, just not as soon as you two. Phil, I believe Gordon already has this same rack here in the states. If you live close to him I'm sure he'd be nice enough to let you check it out. From the research I've gathered here are the pros and cons. Pros: Fast correction Reduced steering input deletion of entire power steering system 20 lbs savings just in the rack itself. no core charge different travel rates (increased steering angle) free up power (no ps belt) one less thing to leak Cons: hard to turn when stopped cost __________________ BLACKADDE™ \| ADGT RX7 \| Last edited by MotoTek; 02-26-2009 at 12:21 PM.

02-26-2009, 02:44 PM	#3
ptrhahn The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	I've a question on weight on this item. The OP indicates that this will save approx. 20 lbs vs. A CONVERTED RACK, vs. the 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) over a STANDARD SETUP listed in the Atomic Rex quote. "Standard setup" to me would indicate the factory power steering setup, with lines, pump, etc. Is it 18 lbs over JUST a manual (Maval style) rack, or over the whole factory system?