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Old 04-28-2014, 01:27 AM   #1
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Thumbs up Perrin Steering Rack Lockdown Install and Review

Ok, so I had been reading about these for a while now, and decided to just pull the trigger and pick up a set. I hadn't seen any reviews on them yet, so I thought I'd post my thoughts.

So far, I'll really only be covering the install, as I live in ND, and its basically still winter here, so we have no track events. Will be reviewing the performance of the part later this summer after some track time.

On with the Install / photos:

Arrived:






Installed!





Hard to take pics under the car on jackstands








Street Driving impressions:

So far, only light street use, nothing crazy. But, I say I don't even notice any NVH at all. Maybe it's just hard to tell since I also have the Perrin 3.0 exhaust, but - well good. Then it's not a problem

Installation notes:
Now, this is a really, really straight forward install. Like, really easy. BUT one thing that is very important to note BEFORE you crank down the bolt and secure these in place - Make sure your Allen screws in the Lockdown are screwed OUT far enough that they will not make contact with the rack. I accidentally started bolting one down, and the screw sheared off the inside and had to be replaced. No big deal, but a headache. (sorry, no pics of the f up, but you can see it in the 2nd arrived photo that it's screwed in too far for install)

More thoughts to come as track season begins.
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