Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> On Wed, 24 Mar 1999, Gambony, Jim wrote:
>
> > I know that based on external dimensions the Spitfire and TR6 steering racks
> > are identical. Does anyone know if different ratios were available?
>
> FWIW, TR6 (and, I believe, back to the TR4) used a rack with 3.25 turns
> lock-to-lock. The "normal" Herald/Spitfire rack was more like 3.75 turns
> LTL, and GT6s were something like 4.25 turns LTL.
>
> > I have a friend back east that has trashed his TR6 rack and has access to
> > several Spitfire racks. He's saying that he's seen reference to a "quick
> > ratio" rack for the Spitfire.... but doesn't know if that means the stock
> > Spit rack is "slower" than the TR6 and someone is offering a TR6 rack as an
> > "enhancement" for the Spitfire.
>
> See above. But note also that Moss Europe began advertising brand-new
> fast-ratio steering racks -- 2.5 turns LTL -- for TRs late in 1997.
> Perhaps Moss USA carries or can get them? Then they were advertised as
> "From only [ukp]152.75 inc. V.A.T." (I'd think one either would need good
> arms and shoulders or would develop them quickly to use in a TR or even a
> GT6!) :-)
>
> --Andy
>
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I have a Moss "quick rack" in my spitfire.It has really transformed the
handling.A 90 degree turn is made turning the wheel 1/4 turn! Great for
autox.I called Moss USA and after being on hold five minutes,was quoted
a price of $450.
When I mentioned that Moss UK had the rack at around 130 pounds they
sugested I order from England.The total with shipping came to around
$250.The set up came with a pair of alloy mounts.These are different
from the typical ones I`ve seen.They are designed to raise the rack a
good inch above the normal spot on the frame.In my case,with my car
lowered quite a bit ,this has helped correct the steering geometry.
I don`t notice a much heavier feel and would highly recomend this to
anyone.I believe that Moss markets this same rack to all Spit,GT6,TR 4
and tr6.Although maybe the ratio is different?
Rick Hand
70Spit
67 Sports 1200 Saloon
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