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2010/02/09 17:42:24 (permalink)
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Lowered rack vs standard rack crossmembers

Looking for info and pic's of a lowered rack crossmember, to compare. How much is the rack lowered by? Is it lowered straight down vertically, or does it follow the angle of the mount and then mount furthur down than the standard rack position?

Pic's would speak a thousand words if someone has any.
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    RE: Lowered rack vs standard rack crossmembers 2010/03/09 19:17:05 (permalink)
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    Anyone?

    I've Googled and searched Euro suppliers with no luck. Can't find any info or photos.
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    RE: Lowered rack vs standard rack crossmembers 2010/04/09 10:16:33 (permalink)
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    Thanks fordsy, you're a champ.

    So is this X member in your current project coup that's at Fabraications? Are you going to be running higher than standard suspension? That is what the lowered rack X member was designed for to keep suspension geometry intact yeah?
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    RE: Lowered rack vs standard rack crossmembers 2010/09/22 21:22:23 (permalink)
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    Thanks for posting the photos Steve.

    If one was to fit a lowered rack X member to a lower than standard Escort (for a engine conversion for example), how can you 'correct' the steering angles to prevent bump steer and bring it back to standard geometry? Cranked steering arms? Space out tie rod ends? [x2x]

    There's a forum member who has fitted the lowered rack with a lowered car (red MK2 RS2000) and a Duratec 2.3. Looking at a similar set up, but want to be sure car will handle as it's meant to. without upsetting the geometry too much.
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