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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 10:43 PM
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Question Custom Steering Rack?

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I would like to have a very tight steering feel in my FD and am interested in people's input on what they have used. I had read a few reviews of Atomic Rex and it seemed like people were ecstatic about the product until the company went MIA. What is comparable to this that people have done? I will be doing a manual steering rack and would like a quicker steering ratio. Has anyone had custom steeering racks made for their specifications? This will not be a daily driven car, purely a fun/track car so don't mind if its a little darty. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks!
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 01:02 AM
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look up Malval rack.
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 10:15 AM
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Maval rebuilds your current rack though, correct? I also wanted a lower steering ratio for quicker steering.
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Nothing available unless custom. Ive been looking into this too.. Atomic Rex was the only thing that existed for a change into a quicker steering ratio.
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 10:29 AM
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If you find anything possible swaps let me know thx
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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I used a manual rack from an 87 t2.

Not sure about response vs. stock, but it's nice.
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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I was thinking of going the Woodward steering route. They seem to build custom racks for race cars. It might be a bit pricey, not sure yet. Anyone else ever seen anything from themin the wild?

http://www.woodwardsteering.com/
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sms786
I was thinking of going the Woodward steering route. They seem to build custom racks for race cars. It might be a bit pricey, not sure yet. Anyone else ever seen anything from themin the wild? http://www.woodwardsteering.com/
That looks pretty nice. Lmk how it is. Lol
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Considered a steering quickener? Easier than changing racks.
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Old Jan 1, 2015 | 10:07 PM
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Interesting, didn't know about these to be honest. How well do they work, is there a particular one you recommend for a manual rack?
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