[6pack] Moss Sale on Quickrack

[Andrew Packard]

I'm the buyer to whom Dick is refering.  I'm running 205/70/15 Michelin
Symmetry 
tires at about 36 psi and have not been disappointed with the quick
rack.  I 
have not yet autocrossed with the new set up, but driving around
town, on the 
freeway and even backing out of the driveway, I have not had an
issue with the 
extra effort needed.  I am on the younger end of this group
(42) but I'm also 
using a Moto-lita 14" wheel.  Highway driving is very
responsive and I do like 
the lesser movement needed to whip around an
exit/entrance cloverleaf.  I 
imagine being able to improve my autocross form
by staying at three and nine on 
the wheel with limited hand crossover to get
through tight turns.  


I'm stripping down a GT6+ (actually two) and noticed
the steering racks looking 
exactly like the TR's, but the GT6 lists 4.2 turns
lock to lock.  Could I take 
my 3.5 rack and install it as a GT6 quick ratio
or would I screw with the 
suspension?

Andy
CD6746L
________________________________
From: Sally or Dick Taylor
<tr6taylor at webtv.net>
To: Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca>;
6pack at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, January 27, 2011 11:57:25 PM
Subject: Re:
[6pack] Moss Sale on Quickrack

Bruce---Here's what I found after installing
my Q-rack.
On the minus side, the steering was quite heavy when turning from
slow speeds. I 
expected it to be about 30% harder to turn, but found it more
like 50%. This was 
when running 28 lb. in the fronts. Increasing it to 40 lb.
made it feel more 
like the original 3.5 turns, lock-to-lock, but of course
the ride then became 
too sensitive to road bumps.
Alternate tire pressure
gave some combo between the two.

On the plus side, the car became very
responsive at speed, but not overly so. 
The heaviness now made the car feel
like the front end was well planted.

I later sold the unit was sold to a
well-known auto-xer, who says he doesn't 
find this  heaviness to be too much.
(He likes it)! If he's looking in, he may 
give you his side, as he purchased
it about three months ago. 


For the street, I prefer the 3.5 ratio.

Dick
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