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Steering Rack Ratio...
scootz - 10/9/10 at 04:02 PM

What's the lowest steering 'lock-to-lock' that you would consider comfy on a road going Se7en style vehicle (assuming 13" wheels and a fairly normal front tyre-width)?

The Caterham I had was 1.8 turns lock-to- lock on 175's and was no bother at all... anyone gone lower than this?


flak monkey - 10/9/10 at 04:21 PM

The caterham 1.9 turn rack is a bit misleading. Its actually the same ratio rack as a 2.4, but with stops inside the rack. The steering arms are then longer on the uprights to keep the lock the same.

So in effect its the same as having a 2.4 rack overall with regards effort...


scootz - 10/9/10 at 05:37 PM

... every days a school day!