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LOL I appear to have grown another “i”, I looked at a few options in racks but it’s hard to find anything that will work width wise and as I’ve already built all the mounts and plumbed it to use a VR rack the ratio box is it :XD:
Had to go into town this arvo, I took the back way in and it’s a bit rough, the rear suspension is so much more compliant now that the bushes actually work!
VRSenator065
- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Removed the surplus i for ya
Removed the surplus i for ya
Thanks Boss!
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Went down this morning to have a look at what materials and hardware I’d need to do the steering Mod… one thing led to another… (as it does)
Hrmmm wish I hadnt seen this ha ha..
Any more details what machining is required or fabrication how much it costs for the gearbox?
is that the one you used?
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Hrmmm wish I hadnt seen this ha ha.. Any more details what machining is required or fabrication how much it costs for the gearbox? is that the one you used?
Yep that’s the one I got, the only PITA doing it was the hole in the coupler is .35mm bigger than the shafts, for the column end I built the shaft up with weld then machined to size and press fitted the coupler before finish welding and checking for runout in the Lathe, the other end I made a shim then welded, had to fiddle a bit with alignment so it doesn’t bind once the brace was welded.
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Finished installing the Steering Quickener, WOW 1.5 turns L to L the car “feels” so much more responsive now on the AutoCross Tyres, tidied up the Shed fixed my Linisher then dragged the Monaro back onto Centre Stage so I can do some more on it!
really nice work curious to hear how you go when you drive it next mate
really nice work curious to hear how you go when you drive it next mate
Thanks Dude, I’m happy how it came out, one big Negative for a road car is you lose the collapsible column not such a big deal in a race car with a 6 point harness though ..
From my short test drive this morning it’s going to make a huge difference in Autocross and would have been really useful for the chicanes on the recent Tarmac event!
some discussion I found on it.
I don’t see the problem – they are in a lot of dirt track cars. It needs to be securely mounted to the firewall or some bracket and it will increase the effort to the driver in proportion to the reduction in movement so you will place additional load on the components before the box itself but… downstream forces should not increase… make sure the stuff between you and the box isn’t tin foil and all should be fine. If there is a rag joint… replace it with a u-joint.
<span class=”_5yl5″>81cpcamaro Reader Sept. 11, 2012 2:01 p.m. I have one in my autox car. If you put it in the engine compartment between the steering column and rack, you could still have the collapsible part of the column functioning. They do put more stress on the power steering pump. If you have manual steering, run away. The effort to turn with a quickener is very high. There are several styles out there, check the roundy round suppliers like Speedway, Lefthander Chassis or Coleman racing. They come in both 2:1 and 1.5:1 ratios. On the street, be careful as the car can become darty, especially at speed. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t want to have mine on a road course due to this, but I have a 1.5:1 quickener on a 12:1 steering box (think 1 turn lock-to-lock). A slower ratio rack/box may be okay with a quickener. The safety warnings are probably due to the quickeners not being DOT tested/approved. Most seem to be built well.</span>
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VRSenator065
- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
View build HERE
Posts: 5 777Very neat install as usual there buddy, very nice.
If I do any high speed events I’ll just replace it with a Length of splined shaft as the steering response is very fast now!
Thanks Gary it went better than I was expecting, other than having to drop the pedal box out so I could pull the shaft I didn’t have to dismantle too much of the car!
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Went down this morning and relocated the Charcoal Cannister and the Cruise Control Servo, then I stripped down the Mock up Block now the AC Mount is done, had forgotten I’d used all of my assembly lube on the SS Wagon build and as I needed to get some Satin Black paint for the Engine Bay I shot down to Melton and collected all the supplies I need.
The Tonner is Transformed after getting all 4 wheels pointing in the same direction so much more relaxed to drive!
VRSenator065
- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
View build HERE
Posts: 5 777You mention assy lube IJ, my family has always just smothered everything in oil, that’s what I plan on doing with the hiace, but do you think its worth getting actually assy lube?
The stuff I use is Castrol LMM Grease, it’s heavily Moly based and stays put if you don’t get to run the engine right away, for $12 you get enough to do 10+ engines so much cheaper than the commercial products, only downside is you have to change the Filter after the first 20>30 minutes running as it’ll clog it and force it into bypass if left too long!
VRSenator065
- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
View build HERE
Posts: 5 777Yea my grandfather used to say the engine runs on oil, so if it can’t survive a few minutes on oil you havent built it right. I reckon i will do it his way, only coz thats how he taught us.
Been doing it my way 30 odd years now so I guess you go with what you know works, oil works for you by all means don’t change :XD:
Today!
Welsh plug day, all done just heading down to give a mate a hand with his race car for next weekend.
The Lexcen at speed!
Pretty happy how “flat” it is through the high speed corners!
VRSenator065
- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
View build HERE
Posts: 5 777Thats looks so cool. In a car you designed and hand built. Bloody awesome
Thats looks so cool. In a car you designed and hand built. Bloody awesome
Thanks Gary, yeah agreed it’s way cool :XD:
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Well there’s a day of my life I’ll never get back…. I’d like to meet the guy that designed Rope Rear Main seals… I’d first ask him “Why” then I’d punch him in the side of the head as NO answer he could possibly give would justify their existence…
Spent the entire day getting it installed, Crank in/out probably 25 times, ironically it’s been about 25 years since I’ve suffered through this BS…
Finally got it within Spec so called it a day.
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