Steering Rack replacement... options?
Discussion
Hey all,
Hot on the heels of the alternator going, my steering racks got some play, and the knocking and the whaheey.... so needs to be replaced
My car is a 54 111s, so my question is do I replace it with the same rack that failed in less than 3years and less than 20K miles? or should I go for a tough 3rd party one or a quick rack ( and if its a quick rack, is it wasted unless I do some other upgrades to teh standard car?).
Finally with this fault, is it a design fault that i can suggest to Lotus that they pay for? yes I'm 9 months out of my 2 year warrenty, but its very a common fault so.....??? (just wondering, 500 pounds repair could be 500 pounds of upgrades!)
Thanks in advance... cheers,
matt
Hot on the heels of the alternator going, my steering racks got some play, and the knocking and the whaheey.... so needs to be replaced
My car is a 54 111s, so my question is do I replace it with the same rack that failed in less than 3years and less than 20K miles? or should I go for a tough 3rd party one or a quick rack ( and if its a quick rack, is it wasted unless I do some other upgrades to teh standard car?).
Finally with this fault, is it a design fault that i can suggest to Lotus that they pay for? yes I'm 9 months out of my 2 year warrenty, but its very a common fault so.....??? (just wondering, 500 pounds repair could be 500 pounds of upgrades!)
Thanks in advance... cheers,
matt
Just get a reconditioned one, it'll be fine. You may just as well p*ss into the wind as ask Lotus for a replacement, it's a wear-and-tear part. 9 days out of warranty and you might have a case, 9 months... 
no chance bud.
You're looking at a bill of around £500 (given that the car will need a geo once it's done). You're in London right? I can recommend Plans Motorsport down in Dunsfold Park near Guildford. They replaced mine this year, and the geo setup is second to none.
no chance bud.You're looking at a bill of around £500 (given that the car will need a geo once it's done). You're in London right? I can recommend Plans Motorsport down in Dunsfold Park near Guildford. They replaced mine this year, and the geo setup is second to none.
S Works said:
You may just as well p*ss into the wind as ask Lotus for a replacement, it's a wear-and-tear part. 9 days out of warranty and you might have a case, 9 months... no chance bud.
Thanks Tim - Unfortunately I think your right. no chance bud.I'll get it done soon as the knock is annoying and the play sort of ruins the reason that you own a Lotus.
Thanks
You could source one direct from Titan Engineering (they make them!).
I replaced my S1 rack recently with a quick rack and I am delighted with the steering response and feel. It was very strightforward to replace.
Titan are very helpful and considerably cheaper than most other suppliers.
They also offer refurb kits for a very reasonable price.
http://www.titan.uk.net/steering.php
Even if you don't fit it yourself, at least you can minimise the cost of the rack.
I replaced my S1 rack recently with a quick rack and I am delighted with the steering response and feel. It was very strightforward to replace.
Titan are very helpful and considerably cheaper than most other suppliers.
They also offer refurb kits for a very reasonable price.
http://www.titan.uk.net/steering.php
Even if you don't fit it yourself, at least you can minimise the cost of the rack.
I posted a quick guide here. If you need more info, email me!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Talkwrench said:
You could source one direct from Titan Engineering (they make them!).
I replaced my S1 rack recently with a quick rack and I am delighted with the steering response and feel. It was very strightforward to replace.
Titan are very helpful and considerably cheaper than most other suppliers.
They also offer refurb kits for a very reasonable price.
http://www.titan.uk.net/steering.php
Even if you don't fit it yourself, at least you can minimise the cost of the rack.
Hmm I am tempted by the option of a quick rack... but would it make it less friendly as a daily driver?I replaced my S1 rack recently with a quick rack and I am delighted with the steering response and feel. It was very strightforward to replace.
Titan are very helpful and considerably cheaper than most other suppliers.
They also offer refurb kits for a very reasonable price.
http://www.titan.uk.net/steering.php
Even if you don't fit it yourself, at least you can minimise the cost of the rack.
Cheers
-matt
mahju said:
Talkwrench said:
Stuff I said......
http://www.titan.uk.net/steering.php
Even if you don't fit it yourself, at least you can minimise the cost of the rack.
Hmm I am tempted by the option of a quick rack... but would it make it less friendly as a daily driver?http://www.titan.uk.net/steering.php
Even if you don't fit it yourself, at least you can minimise the cost of the rack.
Cheers
-matt
Talkwrench said:
mahju said:
Talkwrench said:
Stuff I said......
http://www.titan.uk.net/steering.php
Even if you don't fit it yourself, at least you can minimise the cost of the rack.
Hmm I am tempted by the option of a quick rack... but would it make it less friendly as a daily driver?http://www.titan.uk.net/steering.php
Even if you don't fit it yourself, at least you can minimise the cost of the rack.
Cheers
-matt
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