1st gen steering upgrade
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Posts: 43
From: toccoa, ga
i have the respeed axles, front brake kit, and rear brake kit. i also have other little tid bits from billy. after doing business with billy and getting to know him. i have decided to deal with him with anything i need even if it does cost more. his workmanship is amazing, his customer service is amazing, hes been on the phone helping me when i had problems numerous time, and hes blunt and dont BS.
i also have the moser axles. im going for a 300hp-350hp set up. i probably wont run drag slicks unless someone offers to let me and im bored and just want to see what itll do. im certain with the right set up that the 7" rearend can withstand a lot more than people credit it for. ill put it to that test.
billy--- quit posting and start working on that R&P kit and the WB.
i also have the moser axles. im going for a 300hp-350hp set up. i probably wont run drag slicks unless someone offers to let me and im bored and just want to see what itll do. im certain with the right set up that the 7" rearend can withstand a lot more than people credit it for. ill put it to that test.
billy--- quit posting and start working on that R&P kit and the WB.
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 12
From: NJ
Originally Posted by aws140' post='878535' date='Jul 25 2007, 06:09 PM
i have the respeed axles, front brake kit, and rear brake kit. i also have other little tid bits from billy. after doing business with billy and getting to know him. i have decided to deal with him with anything i need even if it does cost more. his workmanship is amazing, his customer service is amazing, hes been on the phone helping me when i had problems numerous time, and hes blunt and dont BS.
i also have the moser axles. im going for a 300hp-350hp set up. i probably wont run drag slicks unless someone offers to let me and im bored and just want to see what itll do. im certain with the right set up that the 7" rearend can withstand a lot more than people credit it for. ill put it to that test.
billy--- quit posting and start working on that R&P kit and the WB.
i also have the moser axles. im going for a 300hp-350hp set up. i probably wont run drag slicks unless someone offers to let me and im bored and just want to see what itll do. im certain with the right set up that the 7" rearend can withstand a lot more than people credit it for. ill put it to that test.
billy--- quit posting and start working on that R&P kit and the WB.
I plan to do this also. I will be making around 400whp but won't be launching it hard with big rubber.
On the steering, I beleive the entire FB comunity is waiting for the R&P from RESpeed. They will sell like hotcakes and for good reason.
I'm also excited about their TII brake kit for the 4x110 lug.....Woot
Good luck.
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Posts: 521
Originally Posted by xlr8' post='878776' date='Jul 27 2007, 02:37 PM
I plan to do this also. I will be making around 400whp but won't be launching it hard with big rubber.
On the steering, I beleive the entire FB comunity is waiting for the R&P from RESpeed. They will sell like hotcakes and for good reason.
I'm also excited about their TII brake kit for the 4x110 lug.....Woot
Good luck.
On the steering, I beleive the entire FB comunity is waiting for the R&P from RESpeed. They will sell like hotcakes and for good reason.
I'm also excited about their TII brake kit for the 4x110 lug.....Woot
Good luck.
Well it has been a long road. We went through so many versions and designs its not even funny. The final design has been released.
We ended up with a rack that is sure to make everyone happy. This system is front steer with a Ford "Fox" chassis steering rack. 20:1 stock and 15:1 quick ratios. Power racks are available. There is not allot of clearance around the engine and rack. So power rack guys will be responsible for mounting power steering pumps and such.
You can start with the crossmember and upgrade to the rack kit at a later date as well.
Crossmember Highlights:
* Adjustable lower control arm pivot points
* Urethane lower "A" arm bushings
* Urethane engine mounting. (Aluminum engine mounting option)
* 99% bolt in. Mounts without modification to the chassis.
* Designed to fit both 12A and 13B engines.
* Lighter than the stock
Full Kit Highlights:
* Convert suspension to a lower "A" arm setup
* Over 36 forms of suspension adjustment
* Flaming River brand steering u joints
* Does not hinder the operation of the collapsibility of the stock steering shaft
* Added angle designed into the lower steering linkage for 2 more points of collapsibility.
* Available quick ratio rack that will transform the vehicle into a pleasure to drive.
* Uses stock outer tie rods (Rod End Tie Rod Kit Option).
The kits are listed under the Rx7, 79-85, steering section of our website:
www.re-speed.com
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Posts: 20
Originally Posted by bwaits' post='879793' date='Aug 8 2007, 09:33 AM
Well it has been a long road. We went through so many versions and designs its not even funny. The final design has been released.
We ended up with a rack that is sure to make everyone happy. This system is front steer with a Ford "Fox" chassis steering rack. 20:1 stock and 15:1 quick ratios. Power racks are available. There is not allot of clearance around the engine and rack. So power rack guys will be responsible for mounting power steering pumps and such.
You can start with the crossmember and upgrade to the rack kit at a later date as well.
Crossmember Highlights:
* Adjustable lower control arm pivot points
* Urethane lower "A" arm bushings
* Urethane engine mounting. (Aluminum engine mounting option)
* 99% bolt in. Mounts without modification to the chassis.
* Designed to fit both 12A and 13B engines.
* Lighter than the stock
Full Kit Highlights:
* Convert suspension to a lower "A" arm setup
* Over 36 forms of suspension adjustment
* Flaming River brand steering u joints
* Does not hinder the operation of the collapsibility of the stock steering shaft
* Added angle designed into the lower steering linkage for 2 more points of collapsibility.
* Available quick ratio rack that will transform the vehicle into a pleasure to drive.
* Uses stock outer tie rods (Rod End Tie Rod Kit Option).
The kits are listed under the Rx7, 79-85, steering section of our website:
www.re-speed.com
We ended up with a rack that is sure to make everyone happy. This system is front steer with a Ford "Fox" chassis steering rack. 20:1 stock and 15:1 quick ratios. Power racks are available. There is not allot of clearance around the engine and rack. So power rack guys will be responsible for mounting power steering pumps and such.
You can start with the crossmember and upgrade to the rack kit at a later date as well.
Crossmember Highlights:
* Adjustable lower control arm pivot points
* Urethane lower "A" arm bushings
* Urethane engine mounting. (Aluminum engine mounting option)
* 99% bolt in. Mounts without modification to the chassis.
* Designed to fit both 12A and 13B engines.
* Lighter than the stock
Full Kit Highlights:
* Convert suspension to a lower "A" arm setup
* Over 36 forms of suspension adjustment
* Flaming River brand steering u joints
* Does not hinder the operation of the collapsibility of the stock steering shaft
* Added angle designed into the lower steering linkage for 2 more points of collapsibility.
* Available quick ratio rack that will transform the vehicle into a pleasure to drive.
* Uses stock outer tie rods (Rod End Tie Rod Kit Option).
The kits are listed under the Rx7, 79-85, steering section of our website:
www.re-speed.com
Brilliant!! I stopped by and toke a look at the kit and I have one question.... Do you use any form of engine mounts, I mean like rubber vulcanized to steel or rubber bushing of any sort? I ask because I personally have no idea how much abuse the first gen front cover can withstand. I have never broken one before, just the ocassional re-tightening of the 4 front bolts.... I have however ripped the driver side mount before so now I just run one engine mount......(no engine torque brace)
If there is no engine "rubber" mounting whatsoever is it safe to assume that high output engines would be recommended to use a torque brace with the kit?
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Posts: 521
Originally Posted by gsl-rew' post='880074' date='Aug 12 2007, 07:45 PM
If there is no engine "rubber" mounting whatsoever is it safe to assume that high output engines would be recommended to use a torque brace with the kit?
3rd item on the list - "* Urethane engine mounting. (Aluminum engine mounting option)"
-billy
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Posts: 521
Originally Posted by gsl-rew' post='880200' date='Aug 13 2007, 01:28 PM
My fauxpas....
No.No.. I hope my post did not come off wrong and hope you did not take offense. Sometimes my morning post seem short. Going through the forums and answering post and PM's. I will drink more coffee before I hit the forums
-billy
