To Quick rack or standard

[Ned]

I have to make a decision to either keep the quick rack on my car or change to a standard rack, the reason is a on going neck/shoulder/arm issue that has already stopped my archery and its not going to make me stop using the car so has anyone got any advise to help me in the decision? will i notice much differance? Phil

[stylussprinter]

You will most definitely notice the difference Phil . I've had a quick rack since 2001 with a smallish steering wheel and until last year it was a doddle . Then not physically working in the landscaping since retirement , steering it into high speed corners became VERY hard and even painful. I chose to increase the leverage rather than dump the quickrack , so simply fitted a 25mm larger diameter steering wheel --------- and next time at Goodwood it was a doddle again without losing the faster reaction for handling in corners. A good cheap result

[Ned]

Cheers the rack is £45 and as i own a garage the fitting is sorted but they want old rack back as exchange so i could sell quick rack on fleabay if needed. changing the wheel! thats a thought

[MattD]

Phil

I have my old standard rack in the garage from when I fitted the quick rack... you're welcome to borrow it & see before you part with any cash.

Personally I'd never go back - the quick rack is in my top 3 of the best mods I've done to the car (& has prevented a few off tarmac excursions).

Matt

[Ned]

Matt are you at liphook on the 16th if so could i borrow the rack and have a go,if not give some dates and i will arrange to pop up to you...phil

[MattD]

Phil

Can't make Liphook tomorrow, but rack dropped off at Nev's for you to pick up.

See you next time.

Matt.

[flipper123]

hey guys
how do i know if i have a quick rack or not id like to change. to one if it isnt but as i didnt do the original build and im continually unsure which stylus i have, after reading all the posts im not sure which rack i would need or where to get it. some timely advice would be useful.
thanks from craig.

[stylussprinter]

Put a yellow tape or some mark on the top centre of your steering wheel --- turn it fully LEFT , note the ' mark ' position then turn fully RIGHT and count the complete turns . Standard is 3.8 I seem to remember and quick racks are 2.2 , 2.4 or 2.5 turns lock to lock . Burton or Rally Design do them for around £100 .

[flipper123]

thanks rob that sounds good which one would you recomend for hill climbs and sprinting. and would i have to modify the trackrods or could i use the ones i already have.

[stylussprinter]

Which to choose depends how big your muscles are . The 2.2 will be very hard work unless on loose surface and I use a 2.4 . The trackrods will come with the rack but won't make any difference on width unless you alter the track like I've done then you'd need extentions which just screw on.

[flipper123]

thanks rob just got to find one close to me, as im the kind of person who likes to look at something before i buy it problem is there is not many motorsport supliers i know of in somerset so may have to travel i also understand that some top spec fords eg rs and gt's have quick racks in them so may find one at an owners club.
thanks again
craig.

[Pete&Matt]

We got a 2.9 rack from rally design. That was a few years back now though! Its a Mk2 escort item though, same on all the stylus's i believe?!

[norma]

i've just got a 2.4 quick rack from RD. do I have to put any gear oil in it or do you suppose its been sufficiently greased?
I can't find any info......

[mikeb]

Hi,
gear oil, same grade as the gearbox. From memory sAE 90. Mike