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Old 12-06-06, 12:34 AM
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manual rack and pinion for rx-3

Anybody done this or have any tips on getting rid of the steering box for a rack and pinion set up on rx3. Any help is apreciated.
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I remember that people used to grab the rack out of Pintos. They were manual racks and surprisingly well-built. Because of the drag-racers using them (much lighter), there's also a good bit of aftermarket support. No idea what clearance problems you might find in a rotary, though.
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I have that rack in my car right now and I cant get it working properly the steering radius sucks *****.


im trying to find a way to increase angle. any ideas?
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Shorten the arm where the tie rod end bolts to? That should give you more steering angle, but might screw up other parts of ther steering geometry
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