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2010/08/19 20:12:34 (permalink)
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Different length steering arms

Anyone know if a different model or aftermarket steering arms fit capri struts into a mk1. I am looking for some more steering angle got any ideas.

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    Mickas
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    RE: Different length steering arms 2010/08/19 22:22:05 (permalink)
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    More Camber?? Drill the crossmember
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    RE: Different length steering arms 2010/08/20 05:49:55 (permalink)
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    Ackerman, also the arm length will affect the steering ratio.

    Don't know of any but would also be interested.

    I have a mate that has a lot steering and suspension parts forged I'll give an arm to see if anything goes close.
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    RE: Different length steering arms 2010/08/20 06:57:47 (permalink)
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    All articles I have read talk about modifying standard ones, Rally Design have "cranked & gusseted" new forgings but I am pretty sure they are just re-inforced standard dimension.

    Would be very interested in what your friend has MK1 Lotus.

    Ben.
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    RE: Different length steering arms 2010/08/20 16:10:43 (permalink)
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_m_WLXS6Wo&feature=related

    el cheapo mk2 2.4 quick rack with washers between the tie rod and steering rack.
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    RE: Different length steering arms 2010/08/20 21:24:33 (permalink)
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    Hi ben i brought some extention arms from smacka, and i run 4.5 camber and thay work well. hope this works.
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    RE: Different length steering arms 2010/08/20 22:58:10 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by BLOWNMK12L

    All articles I have read talk about modifying standard ones, Rally Design have "cranked & gusseted" new forgings but I am pretty sure they are just re-inforced standard dimension.

    Would be very interested in what your friend has MK1 Lotus.

    Ben.


    You will see Tarmac or Forest "cranked" arms this is to alter the bump steer depending if your ride height is raised or lowered. Cranked arms become shorter and this increases Ackerman angle.
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    RE: Different length steering arms 2010/08/21 18:16:30 (permalink)
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    Kieth at KCF Rally sport is machining Commendoor steering arms to the ends of small ford racks.
    3284 1546
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    RE: Different length steering arms 2010/08/22 14:26:01 (permalink)
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    Max do you know if the commodore arms end up being shorter? otherwise sounds like ill give the cranked ones a go.

    Ben.
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