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Hi I have a RCR40 and need to source a single replacement steering tie rod. Anyone know who makes these? RCR website shows that they supply the whole rack and tie rods only. Its approx 10-11 inch long (depends where measured from) and has 1/2 inch thread. Thanks

Thanks guys, great advice. Martin, do you know if your Porsche speed sensor is connected directly to the Ford ECU VSS line? As Andrew mentions in his post, a square wave input is required into the Ford ECU and I am unsure whether a mechanical type speed sensor will produce the correct...

From further research it looks like the issue may be due to the Factory Ford ECU not getting the speed sensor input (VSS) and protecting the engine with a limp home mode or timing restriction of some sort. I have a GPS Speedo and thought no speed sensor was necessary. So now the question is...

Guys, many thanks for the replies. Based on your comments I will chase a timing issue, as pointed out by all, does seem to fit the symptoms. Sounds like I need to get the car on a dyno as I suspect timing is OK with no load (as I can rev it at idle easily to the 6500 rpm limit) however may...

I have a 302 Ford (Australian motor from an XR8 AUIII Falcon) in my RCR40 which has an issue that occurs only when revs rise above 4000 (approx). This occurs every time, and beyond 4000 rpm the acceleration drops off dramatically and revs rise very slowly. I have a fuel pressure gauge in the...

I know there is definitely something strange going on at the Elanora Heights Public School, since I went to school there and now have a GT40. Sounds like proof to me.....

Thanks Guys for the input. I have now ordered them from the Driveshaft shop (driveshaftshop.com) Terry, with your prompting I also came across the M3 36 spline CV which appears part of a complete CV and driveshaft upgrade offered for that vehicle, and coincidentally I happen to own an M3...

Thanks Randy, I have now sent an email to [email protected] so hopefully Fran will either respond to me via email or here. Just thought there must be a large number of RCR's with Porsche transaxles out there and someone would be able to provide a quick answer?

I am trying to identify where to get a replacement CV Joint. Trying to determine which vehicle it's from has been difficult from both web and forum searches. (RCR chassis with G50 Gearbox) 36 Spline shaft 108 mm CV Diameter 40 mm CV thickness Appears like Porsche 930 except the...

Thanks to all for the replies. Some feedback for you. I moved the top rear heim joints all the way in and the front ones out to compensate. This increased the steering angle from 15 to 19 degrees and made it much better when turning out from an intersection. Additionally I have ordered...

Thanks for the replies guys. I will wind in the heim joints and see how much increase that gives. I also noticed while looking at the #6 Gulf car on the RCR website that the outer edges of the front and rear wheels are further out than mine and this would contribute to the issue as well. I...

I am close to registration for my RCR 40 and have been testing my vehicle (on private roads :shifty:) and have a major issue to resolve before I can drive safely. The maximum steering angle I can get is approx 15 degrees and means that when turning at an intersection I have to go to the wrong...

Hi, I am very close to getting my RCR GT40 approved for registration in Australia. At this stage the only hold up is the steering wheel and hub that was supplied with the kit. The 3 issues are that the quick release steering hub won't get approved here, there is too much play between the...

Hi Jason, Congratulations on an impressive build. I am nearing the registration point for my RCR40 I am building in Montville Queensland. I am having great difficulty finding seats to fit that will pass approval and I noticed your comment about having some leather traditional seats for the...

I have an RCR 40 with basic steering column and would like to know if anyone has successfully made a custom steering lock for this column. The steering lock is mandatory for compliance here in Aus. I am thinking of some electric lock I could get from another vehicle might work. Any Thoughts?