1st gen rack and pinion results
05-23-03, 06:27 AM
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Originally posted by mwpayne
...what tools will we need?
...what tools will we need?
J Oliver - I believe that I read somewhere in these threads that the stock 1st Gen outer tie-rods and connecting stud mated right up to the VW rack. Can you confirm this? TIA
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05-23-03, 08:06 AM
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The stock 1st gen Inner tie-rods ( the ones closest to the center of the car, they have a longer cast body) do indeed thread right on the VW rack. (go figure!)
I will take pics of what you need so all ya have to do is give the pic to your best wreckers.
The instruction booklet that will come with the kit has all the pics you will need to get the job done with your eyes closed.
LoL
I will take pics of what you need so all ya have to do is give the pic to your best wreckers.
The instruction booklet that will come with the kit has all the pics you will need to get the job done with your eyes closed.
LoL
05-23-03, 08:09 AM
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Oh ya I have already started the small amount of R&D on the right hand rack kit, it is a little difficult because I dont have a right hand rack to work with.
05-23-03, 08:20 AM
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Originally posted by Chrisman1969
This sounds really good. I was just thinking today, if the play in my box could be fixed, this would be a lot of fun to drive fast....
Chris
This sounds really good. I was just thinking today, if the play in my box could be fixed, this would be a lot of fun to drive fast....
Chris
: OMG i cant stop laughing. Then i looked at how many posts this person has had and it is now even more funny. I think it is so funny to me because he was not trying to be funny but just descibed what ALL of us have been thinking.Yes sir it would be a lot of fun to drive fast!!!
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05-23-03, 11:05 AM
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Originally posted by J Oliver
Oh ya I have already started the small amount of R&D on the right hand rack kit, it is a little difficult because I dont have a right hand rack to work with.
Oh ya I have already started the small amount of R&D on the right hand rack kit, it is a little difficult because I dont have a right hand rack to work with.
05-23-03, 01:08 PM
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I was wondering why you chose the vw rack instead of a ford mustang II or pinto rack that are so popular with the hot rod crowd. Flaming River makes new r&p units for like $250. I'll be grateful for the vw kit, but wondered why that rack?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
05-23-03, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by Chrisman1969
I was wondering why you chose the vw rack instead of a ford mustang II or pinto rack that are so popular with the hot rod crowd. Flaming River makes new r&p units for like $250. I'll be grateful for the vw kit, but wondered why that rack?
Thanks,
Chris
I was wondering why you chose the vw rack instead of a ford mustang II or pinto rack that are so popular with the hot rod crowd. Flaming River makes new r&p units for like $250. I'll be grateful for the vw kit, but wondered why that rack?
Thanks,
Chris
Well a heavier car that doesn't have power steerings ratio wont be that good the VW rack is 3.3 turns lock to lock..
And you can get a rebuilt one from parts america for like $150.. and they are probably the right length...
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05-23-03, 03:16 PM
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All of the above plus I am a longtime VW lover and owner and I am very familiar with the Rabbit steering feel, dimensions and cost. Plus I had 2 of them hanging on my wall.
05-23-03, 03:18 PM
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Plus, Mustang II/Pinto racks are front steer, the Rabbit rack is rear steer. Another suitable candidate could be a "K" car rack, but I am not sure on it's measurements. I know that is what the streetrod/hotrod crowd uses for rear steer conversions on the Mustang II / Pinto IFS.
05-23-03, 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by Chrisman1969
I was wondering why you chose the vw rack instead of a ford mustang II or pinto rack that are so popular with the hot rod crowd. Flaming River makes new r&p units for like $250. I'll be grateful for the vw kit, but wondered why that rack?
Thanks,
Chris
I was wondering why you chose the vw rack instead of a ford mustang II or pinto rack that are so popular with the hot rod crowd. Flaming River makes new r&p units for like $250. I'll be grateful for the vw kit, but wondered why that rack?
Thanks,
Chris
Also, you have to remember that our cars are rear steer, the 'stang and pinto are front steer. If you want a new rack, I'm PRETTY sure the omni rack is the same as, or close to the same as the VW rack. From my understanding VW built or suplied the parts for the Omni. And you can get upgraded omni racks.
05-23-03, 03:32 PM
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The Omni is just another K car, like the Daytona, all 6 models of LeBaron, New Yorker, etc. Chrysler was skirting bankrupcy at the time and many of those parts are interchangeable.
05-27-03, 02:02 PM
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My steering is loose as a goose
I'm trying to hold on for this kit. Just wondering how the R & D is going and when you expect to have the kits available and if you have calculated a final price.
I fear that I'm going to have to fix my steering gear soon or I'm going to have an accident. But I would rather go to a rack.
Count me in for one.
Adam
I fear that I'm going to have to fix my steering gear soon or I'm going to have an accident. But I would rather go to a rack.
Count me in for one.
Adam
05-28-03, 10:03 PM
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Hey guys most all of the R&D is finished and we are just finishing up the manufacturing process (we have too many orders to build them the way I was doing it, it just was not fast enough) anyway the finished product is going to completely surpass your expectations of build quality and finish. We are currently photographing and creating the most comprehensive install instructions known to man. Sooooo...very soon.
Thanx for waiting guys I really appreciate it and I will not dissapoint.
Thanx for waiting guys I really appreciate it and I will not dissapoint.
