Aluminum Manual Steering Rack w/ quick ratio steering box

[Trout2]

Originally Posted by traynham

1. MotoTek Paid in full
2. To_Slow(LHD) (zip 48316) Deposit sent for solid mount rack
3. Trout2 (LHD) (zip 70118)
4. traynham Paid in full

mean to update last week when i became PIF...

and anyone else talked with Jon and know any updates?

I spoke with Jon two weeks ago to give him my CC for deposit. No news at that time.

Jack

[MotoTek]

Hey guys, I just emailed Jon Reeves over at Atomic Rex Ltd., so you should be getting an email from him pretty soon.

Thanks again to everyone for getting in on the group buy, and saving us all some money.

[MotoTek]

Hey Gordon, I found some pics of your new toys.

[To_Slow]

From the looks of it, is it possible to have the rack mounts machined in to the rack making it a solid mount rack?

The reason i ask if this can be done to have the mounts machined in the rack and leave the top of the rack flush meaning 1 straight tube. It will work great for people that are running 3 and 4 rotor applications.
You get less bump steer correction issues and at most no bump steer at all, meaning less height clearance between the oil pan and rack les you have to lower the steering rack to clear the pan. He might hit a more broader customer base considering that is helps with these type of applications 3-4 rotor and piston swaps.
In my situation that will be great 3 rotor swap. Can you talk to Atomic and see if its an option?

[Herblenny]

Originally Posted by To_Slow

From the looks of it, is it possible to have the rack mounts machined in to the rack making it a solid mount rack?

If they do that, I'll buy one.

How are much better are these besides weight saving.. I would love to check them out before investing...

[lt1_fd3s]

ok, now i'm waiting on an invoice telling me how much of a deposit they will be taking from me at this time...

[MotoTek]

I'm also interested in having the rack mounts machined into the rack itself. Eventually a 20b will be in my car, just not as soon as you two.

Phil, I believe Gordon already has this same rack here in the states. If you live close to him I'm sure he'd be nice enough to let you check it out.

From the research I've gathered here are the pros and cons.

Pros:
Fast correction
Reduced steering input
deletion of entire power steering system 20 lbs savings just in the rack itself.
no core charge
different travel rates (increased steering angle)
free up power (no ps belt)
one less thing to leak


Cons:
hard to turn when stopped
cost

[Herblenny]

Originally Posted by MotoTek

Phil, I believe Gordon already has this same rack here in the states. If you live close to him I'm sure he'd be nice enough to let you check it out.

I'm hoping Gordon will come to DGRR and let me try out the steering..

If they could incorporate the mounting, I'm for it! Sucks that I just bought the Marvel manual rack.. but I could always sell it or put it in something else..

[ptrhahn]

I've a question on weight on this item. The OP indicates that this will save approx. 20 lbs vs. A CONVERTED RACK, vs. the 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) over a STANDARD SETUP listed in the Atomic Rex quote. "Standard setup" to me would indicate the factory power steering setup, with lines, pump, etc.

Is it 18 lbs over JUST a manual (Maval style) rack, or over the whole factory system?

[lt1_fd3s]

mine is for my LT-1 powered FD...

now the only thing I need a belt for is my alternator...time to cut a bracket even more!

[Herblenny]

good question ptrhahn!

My guess is over the standard PS system.. I can't see saving 20lbs vs. Marvel converted.. But who knows.. Maybe you do save that much by going aluminum casing...

[scotty305]

Looks like a very nice piece, I hope they continue to produce them so I can buy one in the future.

[ptrhahn]

I'm not unhappy at all with my Maval rack... but a significant weight savings might make this upgrade worth it. Maybe Atomic could chime in, or post the actual weight of their unit? I've got an extra rack laying around I could weigh.

[Herblenny]

I just got a Maval rack (haven't taken it out of the box) but I have to say it didn't weigh much.. So, I'm pretty sure 20lbs is not coming from the rack itself but probably with the pump, lines, and fluid.

[Herblenny]

Just looked up what the UPS weigh Maval rack for (w/box and such)..... 22.30 Lbs!

So, They must be comparing it with stock system.

ptrhahn, So, you like the Maval rack?? I'm kind of excited to put it on... No AC, PS... Its going to be FUN driving around in the Summer Alabama HEAT!