Impreza steering rack mod
Discussion
For those who used an Astra pump, do you find that after a little while the steering seems to have firmed up?
When I first fitted it it felt really light but lately it has started to feel stiffer at low speeds.
I have checked the fluid level which is still at the dipstick mark but can't think of any other factor that might checked. The only thing I can think of is that the pump is in behind the fans and in front of the y piece and might be affected by the heat?
When I first fitted it it felt really light but lately it has started to feel stiffer at low speeds.
I have checked the fluid level which is still at the dipstick mark but can't think of any other factor that might checked. The only thing I can think of is that the pump is in behind the fans and in front of the y piece and might be affected by the heat?
jazzdude said:
For those who used an Astra pump, do you find that after a little while the steering seems to have firmed up?
When I first fitted it it felt really light but lately it has started to feel stiffer at low speeds.
I have checked the fluid level which is still at the dipstick mark but can't think of any other factor that might checked. The only thing I can think of is that the pump is in behind the fans and in front of the y piece and might be affected by the heat?
Change your fluid and if it becomes light again then yes it's likely getting to hot When I first fitted it it felt really light but lately it has started to feel stiffer at low speeds.
I have checked the fluid level which is still at the dipstick mark but can't think of any other factor that might checked. The only thing I can think of is that the pump is in behind the fans and in front of the y piece and might be affected by the heat?
phazed 11.83 said:
Never had an issue with mine on the old car with the pump mounted in between the Y piece and the radiator. Maybe the pump is on the way out .
Already? Only been on the car a couple of months. We have been driving it though in temperatures of 35-40 degrees though with the ac and fans going at full pelt. The pump is probably is being cooked there.
I think my rack is on the way out, so considering a scooby conversion later in the year. I have acooby rack in my kit car should be able to get a good idea how it all goes together. Any idea if this is the right model rack?
Also wondered if anyone had tried the STi 13:1 quick rack in the chim?
Also wondered if anyone had tried the STi 13:1 quick rack in the chim?
Edited by angus337 on Friday 28th July 00:18
Edited by angus337 on Friday 28th July 00:20
I need to add nylon bump washers to the rack to stop my tyres rubbing against the chassis at full lock.
Does anyone know what size is needed, I have 205's on the front?
I know I could lie under the car with a micrometer while someone is turning the wheel but with it on axle stands the geometry will not be right.
Does anyone know what size is needed, I have 205's on the front?
I know I could lie under the car with a micrometer while someone is turning the wheel but with it on axle stands the geometry will not be right.
Re-reading the thread this morning, Peter, someone mentioned that they reused 4mm metal washers from their TVR rack and then added a 3mm nylon one. Total 7mm, but this does not feel like it will be enough so if anyone else has fitted washers it will be interesting to know what thickness they used.
My TVR rack did not have any metal washers, in fact I could not use the track rod ends and had to get new ones as the thread on them was female on mine.
My TVR rack did not have any metal washers, in fact I could not use the track rod ends and had to get new ones as the thread on them was female on mine.
jazzdude said:
How likely do you think it is that I can unscrew the track rod end from the rack without taking the ball joint end off?
I really don't want to have to take it in for tracking measurement after this, as it has been done recently.
If you count threads and further Tipex index the TRE to TRA/steering arm then no issues whatsoever I really don't want to have to take it in for tracking measurement after this, as it has been done recently.
couldnt agree more mine and nicks have been fautless and very good rad feel,as your running the emerald daz have a word with karl at emerald as we have worked up a system so the emerald controls the input to the motor on the column and is programable best to email him as he dosent do phones but mention john from brundall motorsport as we sorted it for the cerb race car.
john
john
Engineer1949 said:
couldnt agree more mine and nicks have been fautless and very good rad feel,as your running the emerald daz have a word with karl at emerald as we have worked up a system so the emerald controls the input to the motor on the column and is programable best to email him as he dosent do phones but mention john from brundall motorsport as we sorted it for the cerb race car.
john
Why would the ecu need to adjust it ? I thought you can just agjust assistance on the column or does it do it speed related .john
Would I have to find a non power steering rack ?
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