mark_UK
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| posted on 10/12/04 at 05:46 PM |
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+4 Chassis,what steering rack?
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.
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James
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| posted on 10/12/04 at 06:14 PM |
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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]
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marc n
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| posted on 10/12/04 at 06:32 PM |
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you can still run a sierra one just shortened accordingly and sleeved
best regards
marc
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dblissett
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| posted on 10/12/04 at 08:18 PM |
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rack
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]
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mackie
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| posted on 10/12/04 at 11:37 PM |
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did what dblissett said. Mk2 escort with rod extensions (available from GTS and rally design I think) is a perfect fit.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 10/12/04 at 11:47 PM |
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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]
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907
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| posted on 11/12/04 at 06:08 AM |
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Hi Mike,
Just as a matter of interest, how long are the GTS extensions ?
Paul G
p.s. +4 chassis = mk II escort rack
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Bob C
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| posted on 11/12/04 at 02:39 PM |
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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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MikeRJ
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| posted on 12/12/04 at 11:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
Hi Mike,
Just as a matter of interest, how long are the GTS extensions ?
155mm long in total, 25mm of which is the male threaded end.
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craig1410
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| posted on 13/12/04 at 12:46 PM |
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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.
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