yellow77
Well-known member
Well, I installed the rack and pinion steering and the new ball joints, took about three days to complete the process. (Pics Later). It took almost a full day each side for the ball joints, and another full day for the steering with one person helping on the steeroids kit. It took about 2 1/2 hours to remove the existing steering system, and another 4 hours to install the steeroids kit. It fitted exactly as the documentation said, all holes were in the correct locations, and the fit and finish was superb. Took the car to a tire shop where I know the manager, and they re aligned the front end for me. They were very impressed with the kit, it is indeed very professional looking.
Driving impressions.
WOW, very tight steering, 2 1/2 turns lock to lock, very little tramlining, almost negligible bump steer, very impressive.
The only issue, is theat at the moment, the self centering is a little less than I would like, but everything is new and tight, so it is possible this will improve after a few miles.
Unfortunately, could not remove the rear shock mounts so I was not able to replace the rear camber bars, I may have to use a torch on them, but am open to suggestions.
Anyway, will pass on more info as I progress.
Cheers all
Richard
Driving impressions.
WOW, very tight steering, 2 1/2 turns lock to lock, very little tramlining, almost negligible bump steer, very impressive.
The only issue, is theat at the moment, the self centering is a little less than I would like, but everything is new and tight, so it is possible this will improve after a few miles.
Unfortunately, could not remove the rear shock mounts so I was not able to replace the rear camber bars, I may have to use a torch on them, but am open to suggestions.
Anyway, will pass on more info as I progress.
Cheers all
Richard
