17th of April 2004

Compared steering racks: 2.7turns vs 2.2 turns. And went for a test drive :)

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1. Comparison of "2.2 turns lock-lock" (lower rack) and "2.7 turnsReference point is the plank on the right.

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2. One full turn. The lower steering rack is the "2.2 turns" and the one on top is the "2.7 turns" rack.

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3. Two turns.

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4. Full lock.

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5. At full lock, the distance it moved was 10.4cm.

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6. At full lock, the 2.2 turns rack travelled only 10.0cm. Conclusion, the 2.2 turns is only a 2.7 with the lock stops moved in. :-(

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7. Rear view after a test drive. Parked on the back lawn to make space for the other cars that needed winter tires changed to summer tires.

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8. Low down. It's a bit high at the back.

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9. Different angle.


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