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Old 28-06-2007, 05:19 AM
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Old 28-06-2007, 06:22 AM
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Jack the car up , turn the steering with the tyre from side to side . see if there are and tight spots . or any play in the arms.(bits the track rod end screw on)



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the easiest way to tell is it will go sraight ahead when you lurn left or right,but also could be tr-ends
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Just get a quick rack and enjoy the go kart feel
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knockin when you go 1 way to the other, could be track rod ends so worth lookin at it all while doin it

or slackness when turning
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Originally Posted by AndyRST
Just get a quick rack and enjoy the go kart feel

had any experiene with these on a escort?


i been thinking about doing this while its in bits but heard mixed reviews
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Originally Posted by gus
Originally Posted by AndyRST
Just get a quick rack and enjoy the go kart feel

had any experiene with these on a escort?


i been thinking about doing this while its in bits but heard mixed reviews
I have alot of experiance with this as i had one on my old RS Turbo. mine was 2.2 turns lock to lock which is a bit harsh, i would recomend about 2.8 turns lock to lock as about right. They do feel heavy under 30mph but above 30mph they feel great, very stable and a nice quick turn in speed.
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Originally Posted by gus
Originally Posted by AndyRST
Just get a quick rack and enjoy the go kart feel
had any experiene with these on a escort?
i been thinking about doing this while its in bits but heard mixed reviews
I asked about this not long back as I was looking to possibly get one instead of a new standard item. Got told steering was even heavier than normal and not really worth it.
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