Rotary Car Club - View Single Post

Whizbang · 06-25-2013, 04:05 PM

STEP 4: Steering

There are a few options for the steering.

First is which rack you want to use, second is which column.

My arrangement is the 3 hole power-steering rack, de-powered per the thread in the archive. Being that I have a GSL-SE, I can use the stock FB steering column BUT I need to span the distance from the column to the intermediate shaft. The FC column will do the same thing. The FB column adapts the factory electronics easier though, but odds are you don't have a GSL-SE.

I ended up using the FC column just for the hell of it.

The FC column needs the original brackets removed, then the FB brackets used (requiring careful removal so you CAN reuse). This gives you the second point of support so the column doesn't wobble. Make sure you have the clearance so the U-joint can rotate and not hit the frame. Also, note where the locking mechanism is for the ignition so its not rotated strangely and you cant mount your ignition like i did... oops.

06-25-2013, 04:05 PM	#6
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	STEP 4: Steering There are a few options for the steering. First is which rack you want to use, second is which column. My arrangement is the 3 hole power-steering rack, de-powered per the thread in the archive. Being that I have a GSL-SE, I can use the stock FB steering column BUT I need to span the distance from the column to the intermediate shaft. The FC column will do the same thing. The FB column adapts the factory electronics easier though, but odds are you don't have a GSL-SE. I ended up using the FC column just for the hell of it. The FC column needs the original brackets removed, then the FB brackets used (requiring careful removal so you CAN reuse). This gives you the second point of support so the column doesn't wobble. Make sure you have the clearance so the U-joint can rotate and not hit the frame. Also, note where the locking mechanism is for the ignition so its not rotated strangely and you cant mount your ignition like i did... oops. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook Last edited by Whizbang; 12-21-2013 at 12:55 PM.