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![]() I have been reading the forum now for the last 2-3 weeks getting preared for my first build.
I understand that most people use the MK2 Escort Steering rack. Does anyone know of other racks that will suit the roadster? Does anyone have dimensions of the Escort steering rack? Regards |
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![]() the car is designed for the escort rack, There's nothing that we know of with front mounted rack of the correct dimensions.
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What ratio of rack is most commonly used/ best to use? Regards |
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![]() 2.9 or 2.4
2.9 apparently better for road and 2.4 for track,although im fitting a 2.4 for road use ![]() |
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![]() There is one known alternative -- shortening the original Sierra rack. That's what Janne E has done:
![]() You can find more pics of the mounts and the rack on his build thread: http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showt...?t=3168&page=4
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![]() Could anyone possibly provide dimensions of the escort rack?
Is it only the MK1 and MK2 racks that fit? or does the Mk3 also fit? ![]()
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