Rollin Rides

has anyone replaced the universal joint where the colum joins the rack? where can i get one of these... cheers dave

105epwr

never done one but does matt lewis sell them?or ford themselfs or even ebay?

tabetha

You can get new metal universal joints, but you can also get replacement steering rubber flexy bit made out of poly, Ł35 delivered, concept-racing on ebay, if this is shagged.
Most play is generally the lower bush that fits in the shell itself, on the triangular shaft, very common problem, about Ł3-Ł4 for a new bush, 10 mins to fit easy job.
tabetha

jake-cos

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I find occasionally the spring washes type thing that holds the rubber bush in place on the triangular shaft shifts away from the bush. 2mins with a pair of pliers sorts it. Worth checking its not this 1st.

Rollin Rides

Had a look to night on my mates two poster (how handy are they).
Quick look showed the flexy bush on the bottem of the linkages is fucked. so need to order one asap....
Then my mate was checking my brakes and the o/s/f brake hose has colapsed an makes the brakes stick abit!!!!!!
oh and i need a couple of ABS sensors. Where and how much are these???

Joys of owning a cosworth hay.....

tabetha

I think granny mk3 and all sierra ones(abs) are the same, dojji would be best to ask.
tabetha

Rollin Rides

well i done it and what an inprovment, order a yellow polybush one from concept racing on ebay, it turn up two days later and fitted within half hour. all the instructions are fall proof and a step by step fitting kit (perfect).

heres some pics of where all my play was coming from lol...

tabetha

They are good aren't they, my mates girlfreind(emma) makes them for concept racing, different colours too.
Also do 3 axis CNC work btw!
tabetha

bad boy rs

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got any pics of the new one fitted dave ? did you go for the pink in the end ?

Mike Kerbey

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That looks shagged! I know mines seen better days and I spent ages looking for a complete UJ bit complete with the bush. Never knew you could buy new bushes for them, just purchased one off ebay. Well spotted tabetha!

tabetha

I put up about these ages ago, as said me mates gf makes them(for concept racing), coloured ones seem to be selling best.
tabetha

Mike Kerbey

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It would seem I need to get with the times! lol

I bought a black one, going for the original look.

Sonic Boom

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Bump of an old thread, can't find concept racing on Ebay do they still do the bushes need to change mine as it's fucked.
Cheers Rich

tabetha

They do, can always get hold of them through me if needed.
Just pm me some details inc phone number and I'll pass it on monday(14) for you.
tabetha

Sonic Boom

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pm'd
Cheers Rich

tabetha

Ebay, 110545074549

tabetha

Sonic Boom

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Bought and paided for
Cheers Rich

tabetha

No probs Rich, they do all goodridge fittings and pipe, inc the new black fittings and black braided pipe, using this myself, much cheaper than anyone else, the black ones look so nice.
tabetha

Mike Kerbey

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tabetha, do you know if they are open on fridays? Ive been trying to call concept racing allllll morning. I need one of these bushes ASAP, my one ripped in half last night and I need to car back on the road by tues night! Has any one got one?

tabetha

You unfortunately are the 3rd one, out of over 100 sold, seems a batch of the material they were made from was not doing what it should.
I can tell you the suppliers of the material are well aware of the situation following urgent talks, and a FREE replacement will be supplied to ALL who have purchased these, even the ones that haven't had any issues, as CR would rather not take any chances, safety is first and formost.
They are being made from a totally new material, but can't say what it is as can't remember(old age).
He may not be there today, as one 1/2 of CR is away in spain, but I can tell you, he will not sell any more or replace any until the new formula ones are ready.
Please accept my appologies for this, but please remember your safety is CR's prime concern.
Please pm me your name and tel no, as I'm there monday so will ensure they are aware, and even ring you myself if need be.
tabetha

Sonic Boom

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Will mine be a knackered one even thou I only bought it a couple of weeks ago?
Cheers Rich

tabetha

It's very hard to say, but as soon as the NEW ones are ready you will be sent one FOC, as a precaution, anyone who has any difficulties please pm me immediately.
As I say over 100 sold, some used in competition with non pas and super wide wheels on cars so have a lot more strain going through them and show no signs of trouble at all.
I will chase up the new batch on monday, and report back on this thread.
tabetha

Mike Kerbey

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Thanks tabetha, I did get through in the end and he expalined pretty much what you said, he has sent me a replacement FOC as I need my car on the road weds, and then when the new design is in hes gonna send me one of them too! top bloke and good customer service i must say!

KSA-Cossie

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Link to the ones on ebay please guys.

Glenn_

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Fook me that bush is well fooked.

tabetha

Hi Mike,
No probs matey, spoke to him tonight, will chase up new stock monday, as have other things to chase, be glad to get me cossie back on the road for some decent mpg, as using 4wd at the mo, which is good just not as good, and costs a packet to fill with a 80 litre tank!!
Glad you liked the customer service, VERY detailed diy fitting of hydraulic clutch with lots of piccies coming soon, just waiting on the reinforcement plates being laser cut by mate.
tabetha

Mike Kerbey

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There arnt any on ebay at the moment, here it is on thier website but you will have to wait for the new design as hes not selling these ones anymore...

http://www.concept-racing.co.uk/shop...aram=cid%3D%26

STUCOS

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Kev there 2wd ones,doesnt the 4x4 use a u/j

cheeRS stu

KSA-Cossie

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I dont know

tabetha

YES the 4wd uses a solid joint, seems ford knew this would be aproblem, so nothing to worry about with 4wd link bits.
CR was using the same poly joint bit on his own car, that he supplies, will all be sorted soon.
tabetha

Rollin Rides

Mines fucked now after 100miles the steering is all over the place my mechanic has said my new bush has completely split in half what im i to do now???

Sonic Boom

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Mine has clean torn in half and it's never been on the road, just pushing the damn thing in and out of the garage.
Any news on when they are going to have some new ones in Tabetha?
Cheers Rich

COLEYST200

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i was at RICH,s house when it did it . the car was only being push in the garage for the night and it fell to bits not good

Gav Diamond

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Think i will not be fitting mine till this is sorted.
Hopefully once new one is done and tested i will be offered a replacement.

Rollin Rides

So concept racing dont seem to reply to messages or indeed even pick up the phone. I have been trying to call them since last thursday and no response heres a quote from the advert.

“Concept Racing Products have been using these in various amounts of race cars over the last 12 months, These bushing improve steering and are very strong compared the standard rubber bushes that perish and also fail MOT often”.



Thanks concept racing for fucking my car..................... the bush did even last two months let alone an mot…

Sonic Boom

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I've had no joy getting wholed of them either my 3 door hasn't even been driven with the bush on and it tore clean in half!!!!
Think i'm going to get the bush made up in steel, I presume this is ok as the 4x4 ones where solid anyway.
Rich

tabetha

EVERYONE who has purchased one will be sent one as soon as the new ones are done, I am going in the morning to the makers, and can assure CR and myself like this no more than anyone else.
TWO new compounds are being cast asap, literally within minutes of the stuff coming in, the one compound we knew would do the job is sourced only from the us, and is about to be declared illegal due to poisenous fumes given off by one part of the tri mix liquids used, the makers now have a vacuum oven, as well as respirators and are commited to sorting these problems, as soon as poss.
Can people please just tell me what colours they were using ?, CR once running properly will be offering a increased range of goods, and I'm sure the CR team wouldn't be averse to a discount for those afflicted with bad bushes as a way of compensation.
Is there anything for cossie that you would like to see offered/made that currently are not offered by anyone ?
It is entirely possible of course to put in a solid type joint such as the 4wd had, I know this is no concellation.
Any ideas for parts please pm as I don't want to break any trader rules, as I get nothing out of this.
I had trouble all weekend getting hold of CR, I know he went away at the w/e, so assume he was in a bad reception area, as I've always had a call back after leaving messages.
tabetha

Mike Kerbey

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Ill have a black one please although he should already know this from our phone discussion.

tabetha

I was meaning the colour of the failure ones, as this might be a issue, if all the same colour, though dies are all the same make.
tabetha

Mike Kerbey

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Yeah, black was what I originally purchased.