Caterham Steering Rack difference between wings?

[CTrickle]

Hi all,

I've got a 91 caterham 1800 Zeetec. It currently has the 'clam shell' long front arches on it but I'm planning to convert it. I have got the race wing stays so am on my way.

Has any one ever had any problems with the steering rack? It appears it might go too far and so the wheels or arches hit the body work.

Cheers and any help appreciated.

Ed.

[TeflonT]

The rack on cycle wing cars has the lock stops in a different place. You'll need a new rack, but if your car has the original steel rack from 1991, you will find the "quicker" alloy racks much improve the steering. All the alloy racks are good for cycle wings.

[CaterBram]

I've got a 90 zetec 1.8 which was converted from Clam shall's to cycle wings and yes the cycle wings can clip the body on full lock but i've not had a problem with it.

Personal choice I suppose, considered looking to see if I could use two jubilee clips to act as end stops but on balance left it as it is. One thing that you do notice is how quickly you can turn at low speeds compared to the new rack.

[CTrickle]

Thank you for your comments, I assume the new alloy racks are 'caterham' built they are not a donor item?

Just thinking I can try and look out for a second hand one on ebay!

I'm looking out for some cycle wings on ebay as we speak.

[TeflonT]

Yes Bespoke Caterham part.

[jackh707]

We have a very similar car by the sound of it and are looking to do a similar conversion.

Posting up Andy details or build photos would be ace