capri71 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Posted July 7, 2009 Yes, it could happen, IF theres at least 10 of us wanting one... Waitng for a chap called Peter Drake to get back to me wiv prices but wanted to see what interest there is. reply to this thread if you fancy a kit. They will be 2.2 turns lock to lock btw.
Copey Posted July 7, 2009 Report Posted July 7, 2009 i would say yes, but i doubt i would be able to afford Quaife prices
capri71 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Posted July 8, 2009 Heard back this morning. Based on 10 sets, the price will be £125 each, plus vat. Thats not much more than the "off the shelf" escort quick racks they do so I'm pleased with that realy. If there isn't 10 of us, I will buy the remaining units and sell them on ebay. Only problem with it is that they wanted a sample of the rack and pinion required. I said I don't have one (hence the enquiry) but can supply them with a standard rack to work it out from - will post up there response when i receive it but in the meantime, if ANYONE has a capri quick rack they could lend us/quaife, I'm sure we could work something in return.
V8ian Posted July 8, 2009 Report Posted July 8, 2009 Capri Quick racks, now that sounds like a good Idea, dont think I could park my car with a quicker ratio with my castor/camber settings I run, its too foo-kin heavy at parking speeds now, PAS capri racks are a quicker ratio than the stock manual one, strip all the pipes off, plug the holes. and strip and remove the seals, its a cheap quick rack, but you would need the power X member, and its more bulky than the normal non PAS rack, me, if I was going quick, I think the manual quickie is the way to go, While we are talking racks, is it possible to bronze bush the rack body as I have some play in the rack ends, not in the knuckles.
JP. Posted July 8, 2009 Report Posted July 8, 2009 10 sets lefthand drive I'll guess.................
capri71 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Posted July 8, 2009 Right everything is sorted - just need to home 9 capri quickracks. They will be £125 plus vat and postage of £10 and will have a 12 month Quaife guarantee. The ratio will be finalised when all purchasers have expressed their preference and paid a 50% deposit. can people who want one pm me rather than post in this thread - thanks. JP - These racks will be only for RIGHT HAND DRIVE capris V8ian - Powersteering racks from 2.8 capris have a ratio of 3.3 turns lock to lock so not a quick rack at all. These kits from quaife will be 2.8 at most - suitable for performance driving, drifting but not old ladies And, as you say the powerracks only fit 2.8 crossmembers, and are VERY heavy, about 3 times heavier than a non power rack ...right where you don't want extra weight.
Retromotorsport Posted July 10, 2009 Report Posted July 10, 2009 I've done some digging around my contacts to see if i could give you guys some help on these racks .. as it may be hard to find 10 owners... Hers his reply Hi Gary I have one complete rack (outright sale) no exchange on the shelf for £175 delivered. The capri, only needs a pinion change to get 2.4 ratio. Our pinion pushes the slipper pad back, so this needs machining by 100 thou and then the pinion fits perfectly and you get a quick rack using the existing rackbar Pinions are £75 each delivered, so makes it a cheap option. www.kazbarngp4developments.co.uk 07967 591865 Let me know. Cheers Barney not wanting to put the cat amongst the deal..but .... this may help if you cant get 10
4parajon Posted July 10, 2009 Report Posted July 10, 2009 I was just about to put Barns contact details up as well as I thought they were cheaper than what Qaife had quoted, Barns parts are very well made by all accounts as well
capri71 Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Posted July 10, 2009 .... this may help if you cant get 10 It will... bigtime... cos I can't I realy appreciate the time youve taken to sort that out What can I do in return? I feel like I owe you a bottle of scotch or something... 4parajon - thanks mate
Retromotorsport Posted July 10, 2009 Report Posted July 10, 2009 All cheap scotch gratfully accepted ...
4parajon Posted July 10, 2009 Report Posted July 10, 2009 It will... bigtime... cos I can't If your struggling for numbers try offering it across the forums, ie Turbosport & Capripower
capri71 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Posted July 11, 2009 I'm going with the £75 pinion and getting the machining done by the people who are doing my engine, but if anyone wants to pursue the quaife kit, they need only drop them a line - they are surprisingly helpful and friendly.
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