Dave, did you put it on a turntable to see what the change in the
ackerman angle was.
Also, can you send me pictures off line. I think I have them from
before, but can't find them after switching computers.
Thanks
Larry
sosnaenergyconsulting wrote:
> Erm, well, I wouldn't call it technical expertise, but:
> I moved my rack back approximately 5" from the stock position. (It's
> now right under the harmonic balancer). It has about 1/4" clearance
> from the front of the pan, so the Spridget rack arms are more or less
> 'horizontal' in plan view, rather than 'trailing', like the stock
> Tiger setup. The rack sits down lower than stock, so the Spridget rack
> arms slope upwards to meet the MGB steering arms. I made a set of
> spacers at the end of the steering arms to flatten the angle of the
> rack arms in order to try to avoid bump steer.
> I'd written an article and was planning to illustrate it with some
> photos, but, while the article (short version) is ready, I haven't got
> round to fiddling with pictures yet. Haven't got hardly any road time
> since the installation: I fried the wiring harness last September, the
> IRS needed some attention in late December and when I got that
> resolved, the engine cra**ed out in April so it's only been on the
> road for about 2 weeks earlier this year. Makes it hard to evaluate
> the changes and whether they work, but Smitty said "it handles like an
> Alpine" and I think that was intended as a compliment.
> Steve L, if you'll tell me the best way to send you the article,
> perhaps it could be posted on the T.U. website? And when I get time I
> could add some photos.
>
> Best Regards
> David Sosna
>
> Steve Laifman wrote:
>
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>> Anyone with real technical expertise, rather than opinion, is invited
>> to contribute - please.
>>
>> Steve
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