| Ralphy |
11-26-2009 02:25 PM |
How Many Turns With Your Rack
Went out to warm the tires today. The FE supplied ample torque with a spirited low speed turn. The cold rears kicked out, my eyes widened and the hands and arms went to work! WOW! SURVIVED!:eek:
So this brings me to thinking maybe I could use a rack that works a little faster. Mine takes four turns lock to lock. Thinking a 3.5 may be a better choice? Any input would be appreciated.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Ralphy
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Hey Ralphy,
I may be mistaken but it seems mine takes less than one turn? %/ I really don't know, just guessing. I do have the power steering from I don't know where but I do know it was $3500 plus with no labor, ridiculous. :eek: But I never said I was sharp. :LOL::LOL: Cliff
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| Rick Parker |
11-26-2009 03:36 PM |
I'm using an early MGB rack which is essentially the same as used in OEM Cobra except the input shaft was longer to start with. I think it's about 1 3/4 turns lock to lock.
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| Silverback51 |
11-26-2009 04:39 PM |
Less than 1 turn to go from full left to full right?:confused:
I would be really surprised.
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Ok, I'm with Rick, 1 3/4 turns lock to lock. :3DSMILE: Cliff
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| Sharroll Celby |
11-28-2009 03:14 PM |
My girlfriend's rack makes a LOT of people's head turn!!! lol !!!
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| Ralphy |
11-28-2009 06:50 PM |
Thanks for the responses guys. Seems 4 is out. I have a Mustang II rack, it seems I saw a 3.5 turn somewhere. The Flaming River MGB Cobra is listed at 3 turns. Whatever, it's less then 4. I have not looked at any power racks.
Ralphy
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| Michael C Henry |
11-28-2009 07:13 PM |
Remember that there is allways a trade off. Without power steering a quick ratio will be tough at low speeds and parking. I have a non power assist quick ratio steering and parking garages and parking are a test of my current upper body strength. I beleive that power steering takes away feel. damed if you do and dammed if you don't. Fat tires, heavey engine, all take their toll.
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