Rack And Pinion Steering Conversion

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01-01-2004, 09:39 PM

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j9fd3s

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do you have to use the fc steering column too?

01-01-2004, 10:27 PM

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defprun

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The v-dub rack that CP racing uses is similar to what I have in the jetta I guess, and, well, the jetta doesnt have any of the problems associated with the 1st gen's sloppy manual rack. I can turn the steering lock to lock sitting still much like a power steering rack...only with road feel and a bit more resistance.

I can't wait to get the rack installed in my FB! no way im driving it again with that foot of play in the wheel

01-01-2004, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by defprun' date='Jan 1 2004, 08:27 PM

theres next to nothing for play in either of my Fb's steering racks.I guess my cars are unique that way.

01-02-2004, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Jan 2 2004, 11:39 AM

do you have to use the fc steering column too?

yeah, I think its easier to just shift the complete steering assembly.

01-02-2004, 11:57 AM

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the only thing i dont like about the 1st gen steering is that if you're coming out of a corner and you're trying to straighten the wheels its hard cause theres a lot of **** to move