Has anyone got a couple of old valve springs they could donate for an SVA steering mod?
I'd be happy to send a self addressed envelope with postage.
Cheers
Nick
Whats the mod? Is it in responce to a SVA fail?
Would be nice to know in case we all have to do it!
Steve
Hi Steve,
Not in response to a fail, but several people have advised on fitting a valve spring to each side of the steering rack shaft, between the tie rod and
rack body. The purpose is to add some self centering assistance and to limit the full lock of the rack by a small amount.
I have my SVA in 2 weeks - I may go without the springs and only fit them if it comes up as a failure.
Others may be able to offer more advise on this?
Cheers
Nick
quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Whats the mod? Is it in responce to a SVA fail?
Would be nice to know in case we all have to do it!
Steve
I've found that with use of the car, the self centring has improved greatly. I suspect it's that the balljoints have freed up somewhat from
their initial (out of the packet) stiffness.
Cheers,
James
you need to drive your car first somewhere nick and see what happens
theres not much chance of it self centering
ta chris
quote:
Originally posted by zxrlocost
you need to drive your car first somewhere nick and see what happens
theres not much chance of it self centering
ta chris
full lock at low speed, steering wheel should want to move back towards the middle
search for my self centering thread HOW TO
LOTS of toe out should help but put it on just before going into the test as if you have a long drive you'll strip the tyres
Plus it may dangerous to drive
Right - plan is to SVA using toe and tyre pressure settings and hold the valve spring idea in reserve.
Thanks for the advice guys!
Cheers
Nick
if all else fails and you use the valve springs DO NOT let the sva tester know about it!
quote:
Originally posted by Paul G
if all else fails and you use the valve springs DO NOT let the sva tester know about it!
Dont know but my SVA tester specifically asked if I had put springs in as that would be a fail (I had done cos I've got an Indy but of course I just lied and said no - they arent allowed to peel off the rack boots to have a look!)
quote:
Originally posted by Paul G
they arent allowed to peel off the rack boots to have a look!)
If the car is being assessed properly, the valve spring theory wont make a blind bit of difference...