Are there engineering companies that would adjust the ratios in a stock manual rack(FC in this case) for a price? Presumably a hefty price I'd imagine, but I thought I'd ask, since I wouldn't know where to look. Thanks guys!

Steve

 

Was this just a stupid question? Or does no one know?

Steve

 

bump, good Q.

 

i dont like the slowness of the manuel racks either, gtus is shorter, and so are the power assisteds when you de power assist them. shortest is power, gtu is close though

 

i saw an adapter in summitracing that coupled into the shaft going into the gear box that could reduce or increase the gear ratio by 30% or 50% depeding on which one you buy, and which direction you install it

 

Just for clarification, the GTUs steering rack was the same p/s rack that the TurboII got. Had a ratio of 15:1 I think. Mel, I checked out Summit's website, couldn't find anything even resembling what you were talking about... =P Think you could link me or tell me where I could find it? I'd appreciate it!

Anyone else?

Steve

 

could always get a smaller steering wheel. I swapped to the manual rack and it only seems to be difficult in parking situations when you need to make 180s. During normal or spirited driving I kinda like the extra turning distance. But I also have a 350mm steering wheel

 

you could also take measurements of the rack, and see if there are any hot rod ones that are close.

mike

 

There are some guys from the Toronto Subaru club that mod 2.5rs/Wrx steering racks for cheep...

Maybe you should ask them about it! Im sure if they have the equiptment for it the racks cant be that different...There both rack and pinion after all!

http://www.rev-lab.com/

there number is there..