On Wed, 24 Mar 1999, Andrew Mace wrote:
> > I know that based on external dimensions the Spitfire and TR6 steering racks
> > are identical. Does anyone know if different ratios were available?
>
> FWIW, TR6 (and, I believe, back to the TR4) used a rack with 3.25 turns
> lock-to-lock. The "normal" Herald/Spitfire rack was more like 3.75 turns
> LTL, and GT6s were something like 4.25 turns LTL.
The early TR4 uses a 2.5 turn rack; I think the 4A uses a 3 or 3.25.
> See above. But note also that Moss Europe began advertising brand-new
> fast-ratio steering racks -- 2.5 turns LTL -- for TRs late in 1997.
> Perhaps Moss USA carries or can get them? Then they were advertised as
> "From only [ukp]152.75 inc. V.A.T." (I'd think one either would need good
> arms and shoulders or would develop them quickly to use in a TR or even a
> GT6!) :-)
I think these are copies of the early '4 racks.
Yes, your arms get bigger, though not as much as driving an '81 Camaro
with-no-power-steering-pump.
Yes, you get into a 'normal' car and are instantly shocked by the huge
amount of effort to turn corners.
Even my Chevette feels big after the TR4... I love it.
-Malcolm
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