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robo
21st June 2011, 11:08 PM
Still on my shopping list. Which of the quick racks is more suitable, 2.4 or 2.9 ratio? I am going for a v8 and am wondering if i could get away with the 2.4 if i fitted one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corsa-C-Electric-Power-Steering-Pump-ECU-Column-2001-/260801538062?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cb8fba80e , the rally boys fit them on the escorts or is it going to be light enough without?

Bob

Talonmotorsport
22nd June 2011, 08:11 AM
Unless you have problems with your wrists or elbows you won't need a powered rack, although it's best not to go too small with your choice of steering wheel or too wide with the tyres.

MarkB
22nd June 2011, 08:41 AM
When the rear steps out you don't want to be flapping about with the steering wheel trying to catch it...so go with a quick rack and stay away from stupid wide rims/tyres on a 7, it looks pants and plays havoc with the handling.:)

robo
22nd June 2011, 04:29 PM
Was going with the quick rack anyway but fancied the 2.4 ratio. just wondered if it was to much with the v8 when it comes to parking? is anyone running the 2.4 ratio with a car engine?

Bob

ginger nutter
22nd June 2011, 06:00 PM
I beleive that AshG has a 2.4 on his now

flyerncle
22nd June 2011, 06:45 PM
2.4 on the one I built to race,smallish wheel and no probs with zetec in except for lots of oversteer.

Neil P
23rd June 2011, 01:06 PM
2.4 in mine with a car engine, it's the way to go! I was told it could be a bit twitchy but I'm really happy with it.

Neil

AshG
24th June 2011, 09:09 AM
i have got the 2.4 on mine. think i liked the 2.9 more for road driving but the 2.4 makes so much sense on track. there isnt much in it tbh.