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hi guys

 

is it possible to fit mk4 r32 golf steering rack to a corrado?

if not, is it any way to fit a shorter steering?

 

thanks

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The TT rack used to be an upgrade the MK4 owners wanted... quicker and fewer turns.

 

How it differs from the R32 rack I'm not sure.

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I'd like to look into alternate racks as well, seeing as the corrado one is hard to buy and expensive, I figure there's quite a bit of adjustment in the track rods etc

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What about fitting a MK2 Golf quick rack with a EPAS column from say a Corsa, then you could delete the PAS hydraulics from the engine bay, removing the belt driven pump would give a small power and economy gain too.

 

Lots of non PAS classics have EPAS retro fitted.

 

 

http://litesteer.com/products/technical-details/

 

http://www.easysteer.co.uk/

 

http://clubgti.com/showthread.php?271159-Mk2-golf-quick-racks-need-19-names

Edited by Dox

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Electronic power assistance is a killer for steering feel usually. The old hydraulic racks are so much better for proper driving. Though it is true they moved to it as a technology because it improves efficiency. (1-2 mpg).

 

 

A Corrado is for life, not just for the MOT.

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Electronic power assistance is a killer for steering feel usually. The old hydraulic racks are so much better for proper driving. Though it is true they moved to it as a technology because it improves efficiency. (1-2 mpg).

 

 

A Corrado is for life, not just for the MOT.

 

Plenty of classic race / rally cars are retro fitted, controllers are now adjustable etc. A 5% reduction losses from idle to rev limit on a normally aspirated car is worth while and comparable to an exhaust mild cams etc

 

If you already have a well sorted engine - 220BHP or so and reclaim 5% from idle to red line its a worthwhile improvement?

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Plenty of classic race / rally cars are retro fitted, controllers are now adjustable etc. A 5% reduction losses from idle to rev limit on a normally aspirated car is worth while and comparable to an exhaust mild cams etc

 

If you already have a well sorted engine - 220BHP or so and reclaim 5% from idle to red line its a worthwhile improvement?

Try it - every car I've driven with electronic PAS has sucky steering feel (which isn't a huge amount of cars I'll grant yer). The steering feel is one of the great things about a Corrado and I'd miss it immensely if it was gone. I don't think anyone is claiming 5% either. It has more impact on mpg than power.

 

 

A Corrado is for life, not just for the MOT.

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My mrs scirocco is fine, my daily’s are mk4 on h and r suspension and a 225 tt mk1 totally standard, I wouldn’t say the Rocco was a poor drive

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My mrs scirocco is fine, my daily’s are mk4 on h and r suspension and a 225 tt mk1 totally standard, I wouldn’t say the Rocco was a poor drive
Was the new Scirocco updated with EPAS? I thought they were hydraulic cos VW didn't want to spend any money on the update.

 

 

A Corrado is for life, not just for the MOT.

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Was the new Scirocco updated with EPAS? I thought they were hydraulic cos VW didn't want to spend any money on the update.

 

 

A Corrado is for life, not just for the MOT.

Random Scirocco copied from BCAs website states they have EPAs

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I still want to buy a new rack, i get quite a bit of clonking/knocking if i am stationary and wiggle the steering wheel. I've read about tightening the rack but my steering already feels quite heavy at low speed.

 

Thinking i might redo the front end bushes/rods and ball joints again as its been a good few years since i renewed it all. I seem to want new suspension as well :lol:

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I still want to buy a new rack, i get quite a bit of clonking/knocking if i am stationary and wiggle the steering wheel. I've read about tightening the rack but my steering already feels quite heavy at low speed.

 

Thinking i might redo the front end bushes/rods and ball joints again as its been a good few years since i renewed it all. I seem to want new suspension as well :lol:

 

My steering is heavy at low speed - I thought it was just the power steering pump that was tired. Knocking could be the bushes?

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