Steering poll

[Malcolm]

We haven't had a poll for a while so I thought it was time we had one!

My previous rack was quicker than the current one hence my interest in what you have.

 

[SteveB]

It would also be interesting to know what steering angle (say of the inner wheel) is achieved. Some will only have limited lock / turning circle for the number of turns lock to lock. My KVA was very restricted

Steve

 

[Dave Bilyk]

Good idea Malcolm,

I will check no of turns tonight

Steve,
my DAX turns until rubber is deposited on the inner panel. I have to fix that sometime. btw did you receive the video of your KVA ok?

Dave

 

[Malcolm]

So it already looks like we have 2 definitions of lock to lock!!! One where lock to lock is on the steering rack hitting the stops and the second is where the tyre is prevented from turning to the steering rack stops because of fouling in the wheel arch on suspension, body work etc. Then some I guess, like me can go full lock on the rack without fouling anything. Hence the comment on steering angle!

 

[SteveB]

I had to create 'lock stops' to prevent the wheels touching on full lock, The MOT tester had failed the car for that. SVA would be more strict than local MOT testers.

My MDA is just short of 3 turns lock to lock with wheel clearance at full lock. MDA have a quick rack option also.

Steve