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Originally Posted by ka-titties
Is it possible to use a steering knuckle from a different McPherson strut vehicle? One where the tie rod pickup is in the rear of the knuckle.
Or, swap the knuckles between left/right so the tie rod pickup is in the rear.
Or leave all that alone and lower the steering rack below the crank pulley? (I'm assuming this isn't possible though for ground clearance reasons?)
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I am in the final stages of a double wishbone conversion using mazda rx8 knuckles, besides that I want the motor as low as possible so there will not be any space for a steering rack under the motor.
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Originally Posted by Docdoc
Not sure if you have doors or not picked out but, if it is allowed their are some Seibon Carbon fiber doors for sale in the classifieds of the forum. They are a steal at the price he is selling them for, even if you add shipping. The lighter you can make it the better, Toyota's own "TRD Griffon Concept" proved that.
Docdoc
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I have to make composite panels for the majority of this car and they will all need to be one off parts unique to this project. Don't worry, it will be light!
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Originally Posted by redlined600
Have you considered just keeping the electric PS, the rack should be smaller. Certainly drive units are available on the market. I've also seen controllers for OEM units, some even have adjustable force.
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I bought this car as a shell without a steering rack so its not an option unless I go find a used one out of a brz/86 and I'm not sure how well the factory electric rack will like my 295 width tyres either.