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Quick-ratio steering box is a separate option - catalogue lists Precision Steering Conversion as:
"Sharpens steering response and 'turn-in'. New, re-engineered linkage eliminates free play and sponge in the system and helps damp out steering 'shudder'. Highly effective handling upgrade. Mandatory with 235 & 255 section tyres."
I'm sure that I've seen a picture of one with twin steering dampers, but - given that the steering damper is really only of benefit in ruts etc. - I'm not sure what the point of that might be.
"Sharpens steering response and 'turn-in'. New, re-engineered linkage eliminates free play and sponge in the system and helps damp out steering 'shudder'. Highly effective handling upgrade. Mandatory with 235 & 255 section tyres."
I'm sure that I've seen a picture of one with twin steering dampers, but - given that the steering damper is really only of benefit in ruts etc. - I'm not sure what the point of that might be.
NomduJour said:
Have a feeling it might not be much more than solid (or stiffer) steering rods.
The death wobble is restrained by the panhard and the damper so maybe they just polybush the panhard and fit a stiffer damper. My direct experience of old Overfinch was that they applied a lot of marketing waffle. Mine is polybushed throughout, came with it, and I'm not convinced they aren't too stiff. Mine is a longer WB and as I've swapped out most of the steering components the little shimmy I still get occasionally I feel is probably just the bushes. I imagine there are different compounds and I'd certainly investigate further if and when they start to need replacing again.
NomduJour said:
I’m about to have mine rebushed - going for OEM rubber. Think death wobble is more likely top swivel pin preload, or worn lower swivel bearings, if nothing’s visibly worn.
The swivels is what people head to but it's very often just a rubber bush breaking up on the panhard rod. I've never personally experienced any wear in the swivels but had the death wobble a couple of times over the years and each time it's been the bush under the power steering box where fluid from the box has dropped on it and speeded up its demise. I agree re oem rubber. My two door seems to be a blend of old rubber and nasty poly pushes. They'll all be coming out and getting oem. I think if polybushes weren't coloured and weren't associated with 'race car' or easier and cheaper to fit no one would use them on a sloppy old road car.
T-J-C said:
Electric Range Rover Classic!
https://youtu.be/OdODKlkN4Bk
Great concept, exceptionally dull video.https://youtu.be/OdODKlkN4Bk
RobXjcoupe said:
Here goes. My old 92 v8 is hopefully getting fixed up. Nothing fancy, nothing Uber powerful, just gonna get to grips with the holes, rot and rust that some how is still holding the old girl together.
DKL said:
RobXjcoupe said:
Welcome Rob, good to see another. Post some pics of the corrosion and plenty of wise heads here will give you a good idea of what's what.CAPP0 said:
DKL said:
RobXjcoupe said:
Welcome Rob, good to see another. Post some pics of the corrosion and plenty of wise heads here will give you a good idea of what's what.So first question......... easy on panels that they reproduce for the classic are they a good alternative as they use a thicker gauge material?
RobXjcoupe said:
I’m not looking for that as factory restoration but I do like my cars to be repaired properly.
So first question......... easy on panels that they reproduce for the classic are they a good alternative as they use a thicker gauge material?
I only bought one, a front footwell, and it was a disastrously bad fit, took lots of chopping about to get it to fit.So first question......... easy on panels that they reproduce for the classic are they a good alternative as they use a thicker gauge material?
CAPP0 said:
RobXjcoupe said:
I’m not looking for that as factory restoration but I do like my cars to be repaired properly.
So first question......... easy on panels that they reproduce for the classic are they a good alternative as they use a thicker gauge material?
I only bought one, a front footwell, and it was a disastrously bad fit, took lots of chopping about to get it to fit.So first question......... easy on panels that they reproduce for the classic are they a good alternative as they use a thicker gauge material?
That was my trade of press and die toolmaking but since moving to South Wales I’m a toolmaker machinist.
Did you butt weld the panel in place or weld on top of good metal?
RobXjcoupe said:
Yes but wondered if the fitting issue with the easy on part was because it was welded on top of a panel rather than cut into the original floor?
Ah I see. I don't know is the answer but I imagine Cappo will reply. I'd have thought cutting the floor would be more work but the right thing to do rather than welding on top even if it is solid metal. Certainly cutting the new part in will give a better finish.These are the other parst I'm aware of.
https://yrmit.co.uk/product-category/range-rover-c...
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