RRS Manual Steering Rack

[XF347 205]

Anyone used one of these kits yet? They claim its lighter than standard manual steering but I'm wondering how much lighter? I currently having power steering but as the car doesnt get driven a whole lot I wonder if its worth mucking around setting up P/S or just going a manual rack. Any info would be great.

[revhead 1,392]

im using an el rack in my xe 1x rack 2x rack ends v,s 11 pieces of old steering ,course it will be lighter

[XF347 205]

I mean lighter steering not weight. Should have been clearer in my post.

[revhead 1,392]

in lighter ,i presume you mean ratio ,best thing is to give them a call to ask the ratio of the rack.

[XF347 205]

Ye its 16:1 ratio. I have spoken to them there claim is that its easier to turn the wheel than the same ratio steering box. That is why i ask for people that may have one or have fitted or used one to let me know how much easier if at all.

[gerg 10,871]

For the price they want, I'd be looking elsewhere first. Revhead you say your rack is E-series, but in other posts I've read, the travel is insufficient to retain standard steering lock. Is that the case with yours? I'd like to find out that it's all good, as e-series bits are as easy to get as fish and chips.

[n00bus m@x1mus 465]

Ive got both an EF and an AU rack here and was contemplating the conversion and heard the same gerg, so whats the story? Who knows what? I know Gareth has done all this homework and fitted an AU rack shortened probably for these reasons but hes fallen off the face of the planet so i cant get a hold of him to confirm or deny.

[78xcgxl 241]

From what i have been told manual steering racks have a heavier steering effort than a steering box of the same ratio. In regards to using a el or au rack i don't think it will be a good idea,Holden camira steering racks are said to be the go. Be careful with retro fitting your own rack as you will mostly likely end up with a shit load of bump steer.