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patch79
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Steering rack speeds

Post by patch79 » 18 Nov 2009 09:17 pm

Does any one know if there is a difference between the gearing of a 343 82 car and an 87 340 both DLs, I'm sure I've got better lock but a slower rack on the 340, I've been thinking about swaping the racks, the 343s didn't get to crispy, I've spun the 340 a couple of time cos I just can't get enough lock on, never had a problem in the 343??
82 golf track car 2L 16v
83 jetta 1.8 16v
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82 343dl 1.7 turbo, Burnt out shell :(
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Re: Steering rack speeds

Post by Ride_on » 20 Nov 2009 12:53 am

I'm reasonably certain they should be the same, if they are both 1.4s. 1.7s and 360s have different turning circles to the 1.4. Could be another cause for the spin such as bent rear axle or front suspension problems.

If you put a 1.4 rack in a 360 the tyres might rub on the anti-roll bar (not that it would fit the steering column asnyway).

If you need more lock steer with the back wheels ;-)
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
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Re: Steering rack speeds

Post by patch79 » 20 Nov 2009 01:23 am

Unfortuatly I steered from the rear a bit to much today, straight into some railings. Dam it! Much repairing to be done. There's got to be something wrong with the car, other than everything i've bent today :oops:
82 golf track car 2L 16v
83 jetta 1.8 16v
Audi 80 estate, 16v quattro Frankenstein creation, with a tow bar!
82 343dl 1.7 turbo, Burnt out shell :(
87 340dl rappidly changing

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Re: Steering rack speeds

Post by Joe » 20 Nov 2009 03:47 am

lol my mate seen your car is it a write off he said it was bad like ????
Roll like its your last time and just let the good times roll

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Re: Steering rack speeds

Post by Speedy88 » 20 Nov 2009 01:22 pm

patch79 wrote:Unfortuatly I steered from the rear a bit to much today, straight into some railings. Dam it! Much repairing to be done. There's got to be something wrong with the car, other than everything i've bent today :oops:
You're not having a good car month :shock:
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Re: Steering rack speeds

Post by patch79 » 20 Nov 2009 03:06 pm

Definatly not a good month! Yeah sorry I never called you joe, bit busy! It would be an insurance write of, but I don't like giving up, it's back on the road now, new wing, bumper, head light, indicator, hub, steering rack all fitted, still needs the front pannel changed but that was rotteren anyway and the front of the bonnets bent but that just means i'll do a roughish repair and matt black it, I'm suprised how strong the car is have a look at the railings coming of harwick circus on to castle way, the 3 bent ones were me.
82 golf track car 2L 16v
83 jetta 1.8 16v
Audi 80 estate, 16v quattro Frankenstein creation, with a tow bar!
82 343dl 1.7 turbo, Burnt out shell :(
87 340dl rappidly changing

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Re: Steering rack speeds

Post by macplaxton » 21 Nov 2009 12:26 am

patch79 wrote:have a look at the railings coming of harwick circus on to castle way, the 3 bent ones were me.
I will when I'm over after Christmas! :lol:
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