02GF74
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 02:36 PM |
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anyone using alloy GT track rod extensions?
is anyone driving round with the aluminium (alloy?) track rod extensions - GT ones?
Just want convincing that they are strong enough - somehow using al. alloy seems wrong to me.....
,,, and how long is the threaqded part (the bit that screws into the track rod end?)
[Edited on 30/1/06 by 02GF74]
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flak monkey
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 03:05 PM |
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They will be strong enough, depending on what alloy they are made of.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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muzchap
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 03:34 PM |
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I'm using them...
Picture of them can be found ~HERE~
I had mine machined down a bit as a little too long for my escort quick rack.
I took about 3-4 centimetres off...
If you need any more pics - let me know - happy to supply them! 
The threaded bit is long enough for the balljoint - perfect fit in fact! :-)
Murray
[Edited on 30/1/06 by muzchap]
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carnut
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 03:35 PM |
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Muzchap,
Do you think you'll get enough bump steer with the rack positioned like that?
Carnut
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muzchap
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 03:52 PM |
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Carnut
NOPE! I'm hoping for a little more
Nah - it's nowhere near finished or aligned!
The 'mushroom' inserts are wrong :-(
I copied a design I found on T'internet - it was out...
Once the mushies are sorted - I can wind the suspension up and get the steering rack and track end rods all lined up
M
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02GF74
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 03:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by muzchap
Carnut
NOPE! I'm hoping for a little more
Nah - it's nowhere near finished or aligned!
The 'mushroom' inserts are wrong :-(
I copied a design I found on T'internet - it was out...
Once the mushies are sorted - I can wind the suspension up and get the steering rack and track end rods all lined up
M
what would be all lined up?
my attempt at mine would be to have the rod pointing forwards a bit and when viewed from the front, lie horizontal. (I willl need to move the rack
rails for thatt  )
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 03:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
what would be all lined up?
Whatever rack position gives minimal bump steer I suspect.
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muzchap
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 03:58 PM |
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Well I'm just going by my m8's car... he has a velocity and once the correct mushroom inserts are in - and the camber is sorted -
everything kind of lines up on the track end rod.
Mine are a bit droopy at the moment!
I agree - pointing slightly forward is discussed as being the best.
I'm quite limited with mine - just move them back as far as possible - that should do...
Cheers,
M
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