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Can I put Rack and Pinion steering in My RX7

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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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Can I put Rack and Pinion steering in My RX7

Can I Put Rack and Pinion Steering in my 83 Rx7.
And Can i use another cars steering like a coralla or somthing
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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theres the CP racing rack and pinion kit, btu seeing as you are from down under, There is no right hand drive solution yet. Your probably on your own on this one
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Yes, but why?

Common answer is to have more precise steering, but that isn't the case. if you search you'll find quite a few threads already talking about the conversion and how it ended up just like the stock steering except with more of the road felt through the wheel.

I too thought about it, and from what I've heard I don't think it is really worth the time, IMO.
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Tranquil
Yes, but why?

Common answer is to have more precise steering, but that isn't the case. if you search you'll find quite a few threads already talking about the conversion and how it ended up just like the stock steering except with more of the road felt through the wheel.

I too thought about it, and from what I've heard I don't think it is really worth the time, IMO.
What threads? I've seen where it's been a pain to install, but no complaints on steering other than the first version that had binding and ratio issues. Please links the threads you're referring to.

Thanks,

-dave
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hammmy
Please links the threads you're referring to.
yea, I would like to read more on this.
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...inion+steering

There's the first one to really come to mind. I forget what keywords I used a few months back to research it.

I do want to try the FC Subframe swap though. I have access to the parts, I just don't have the fabbing knowledge to carry out such a feat.
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 02:01 AM
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Thank you, that's an interesting read. I do wonder how the v2 of the rack does, though.

-dave
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 02:12 AM
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Am I the only one that just endlessly searches threads? lol I guess it must have something to do with not having a job. I'm on here 24/7

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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 04:16 AM
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I usually scan what's new on the front page of the forums I'm subscribed to. Given the title of the CP R&P thread you linked, I'm very surprised I missed it given my unreasoning hatred of wondersteer.
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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