[trackday_prep] Cameron's Mi16 / Gti6 Hybrid

[Cameron 16]

I don't really like the idea of lowering the track rod end, as it's going to put a big lever on it and encourage flex unless you really beef it up. I think raising the rack is the most plausible thing as I can modify the subframe or make some sort of bolt-on bracket, just depends whether the steering column can clear the pedals etc.

[Spiky 37]

surely it's easier tyo make something like this? than to move rack and all sorts?

 

just rose joint the ends

 

[Cameron 16]

It would be easier, but I don't really like the idea of it.. You can see how beefy they've had to make the extender bit, and that's then going to twist the old steering arm so you'll get flex etc. If it turns out to be the only way of doing it then fair enough, but I'd like to see whether there's anything else that can be done first.

[Batfink 201]

Will a raised steering rack foul the exhaust manifold?

[Batfink 201]

Will a raised steering rack foul the exhaust manifold?

[Cameron 16]

Not sure to be honest, I think there's enough room for it.. I think I'd probably have problems with the gear linkages before the manifold.

[EdCherry 34 1 Cars]

and the chassis rails.

[Cameron 16]

We'll see how it goes. If I absolutely can't move the rack then I may look into modifying the hubs.. depends if the casting is good to weld to or not. Extended BJ pins are going to be an absolute last resort.

[EdCherry 34 1 Cars]

I understand all your concerns and trying to make the geometry better, join the club!

 

Ive got a couple of drawings and measurement's myself. Bumpsteer is one of the first things im going to press ahead and remove but havn't worked out anything yet, my only fear was in full compression that only moving the rack would mean the arms hit the rails, I reckon with a combination of both to make things simple and get around some clearance issues we'd be onto a winner.

[Cameron 16]

Yeah I think you're probably right about the chassis rails, and the more I look back through pics of my subframe the more I think raising the rack is going to cause no end of problems. I need to get under the car and have a proper good look, I think that's probably something for next weekend.

[ash mi16 0]

awesome build dude wish i could build someting like this

[Cameron 16]

Woo thread revival!

 

Thanks ash, this build is now finished and the car is being sold off. My latest build is in my sig.

[ash mi16 0]

did you put it on tb's?

[welshpug 1,655]

did you put it on tb's?

 

 

did you read the thread?

[Baz 421]

Course not!! He only needs 30 posts.

[Cameron 16]

Woo 32 now! Winner!

[Fernando Martins 2]

I do!

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

Eh?

[dcc 855]

Hes post hunting