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7thgear 01-16-2014 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR (Post 1455772)
I came to this thread just because I saw the word Rack.

and wanting an increased steering angle

TmP 04-27-2014 02:37 AM

I'd rather bump an old thread than start a new one... So, anyone running these?

Ryaquinn 04-27-2014 07:54 PM

I believe @diss7 is running a similar


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diss7 04-27-2014 08:32 PM

They're decent, get them. They increase lock enough that I'm now rubbing on the sway bar.

Prob the best bang for buck mod I've done.

TmP 04-27-2014 09:00 PM

Awesome!
That's good to know.
There aren't exactly a lot of angle mods out there for the 86 yet...

TmP 04-27-2014 09:45 PM

Just out of curiosity - how hard was the install? Any problems?
Also, do you think the Whiteline Tie Rod ends would make any difference?

diss7 04-28-2014 12:59 AM

I have the whiteline tie rod ends as well, they aren't going to give you more lock.

You have to visualise the steering system from the rack to the knuckle to visualise what effects what. Just having a longer tie rod is just going to make wheels toe in.
The megan inner tie rods are no longer than stock. But they have a part of the knuckle/joint machined down, this allows it to enter the rack, more rack movement = more lock.

As I said, with just the inner tie rods, I am rubbing on the sway bar. So you won't get any more angle by doing anything else, unless you increase the track via a lower control arm.

They're easy to put in. I bet if you just took it for an alignment, the aligner will put them in before the alignment for a sly $20.

I already had my car on the hoist putting other parts in, so I just dropped the whole rack assembly as one and changed it all over on the ground. But you dont have to do it that way.

You can see the rubbing here. Adding a spacer helps a little, but still rubs. This is just with 7.5" wide wheel and 205/40 tyre. Its a lot of lock though. I'll don't find myself needing more angle, unless I've over cooked it and am trying to save it. Thats about all more lock would be good for.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...81677186_n.jpg

diss7 04-28-2014 09:38 AM

I've put some more pics and info about these here - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...28873627363827

TmP 04-28-2014 10:05 AM

Good info. I understand how the inners work, I just wasn't sure what the white line outers do to be honest.
Some geometry change I assume, but wasn't sure if they were beneficial to drifting.

What I take from this thread, is that knuckle mods on these cars are going to be useless unless you go widebody...

diss7 04-28-2014 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TmP (Post 1701961)
Good info. I understand how the inners work, I just wasn't sure what the white line outers do to be honest.
Some geometry change I assume, but wasn't sure if they were beneficial to drifting.

What I take from this thread, is that knuckle mods on these cars are going to be useless unless you go widebody...

Not necessarily. But knuckle mods change a few things, like ackerman for one. Now zero ackerman is great for drifting, but not so for circuit/grip.

Ultimately, steering angle is governed by numerous things. For me, it's inner clearance. I could flip the top hat, increase track, and get more lock., still without touching the knuckle.

The prototype PBM kit does not have wide body. It really comes down to te wheel/tyre size.

TmP 05-12-2014 03:00 PM

K, got my car, got my Megan Inners.
Look like quality parts.
Not sure when exactly, but may put 'em in this weekend.

Would appreciate getting access to your write up. :)

Ryaquinn 05-19-2014 04:38 PM

Megan Racing Rack Ends
 
Take plenty of pics for install and comparison of size to stock


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PradiG 10-04-2014 03:18 AM

Does anyone know if the megan inner tie rods are longer than the oem tie rods?

GT86drifter 02-25-2015 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TmP (Post 1731409)
K, got my car, got my Megan Inners.
Look like quality parts.
Not sure when exactly, but may put 'em in this weekend.

Would appreciate getting access to your write up. :)

any additional reviews on the inners? pics on change of angle? clearance?


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