Whats the best rack to use on the +4 chassis,and what mods are needed to get it right? i.e. do the arms need lengthening ? etc.

Pretty sure Cortina track is +4" so that'd do. But check that before you pay any money!

HTH,
James

[Edited on 10/12/04 by James]

you can still run a sierra one just shortened accordingly and sleeved

best regards

marc

i have built a 442 and have found the escort mk2 rack to be spot on and
as it is a bit too wide for a standard locost anyway
you will still need extensions on the rack to get the full thread in the track rod end
good luck dave

[Edited on 10/12/04 by dblissett]

did what dblissett said. Mk2 escort with rod extensions (available from GTS and rally design I think) is a perfect fit.

I bought the GTS extensions for my Escort rack, and whilst of superb quality, I think they were designed for a shortened Sierra rack as they are way too long on the Escort rack, even in a +4" chassis.

I also have a Cortina rack, and it's not a great fit in the locost to be honest. The Escort rack is definately the one to go for,

[Edited on 10/12/04 by MikeRJ]

Hi Mike,

Just as a matter of interest, how long are the GTS extensions ?

Paul G

p.s. +4 chassis = mk II escort rack

Considering I had to slice 3.5" out of the middle of my rack, a chassis 4" wider should work nicely with an escort rack!!!!
However if the extra width is in the wishbones, it's the same old story...
Bob C

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Originally posted by 907
Hi Mike,

Just as a matter of interest, how long are the GTS extensions ?

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I too found by careful calculation that the Escort Mk2 standard size rack is the perfect size for the McSorley 7+4" chassis to minimise the dreaded bump steer. I got some track rod extensions from Paul G (type907) and if he's still in the habit of making them up then I would highly recommend that you speak to him.

I think your extensions are about 80mm IIRC Paul?

Cheers,
Craig.