Quick rack. Yes/ No
Nov 5, 2017 | 07:33 PM
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Quick rack. Yes/ No
Has anyone fitted the above to Blobeye Wrx ?
Was it a big improvement?
Is it a worthwhile mod ?
Nov 5, 2017 | 08:22 PM
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Have one on my spec c, very noticeable compared to my last normal jdm takes a bit getting used too but i like it, very little impute on the steering to put it into a corner.
Nov 5, 2017 | 10:38 PM
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Well with the winter now on way & predictions of heavy snowfall this year .
Driving around lock/lock might be just what you need
Nov 6, 2017 | 12:52 AM
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From: Highbury
I quite fancy a quick rack on my classic.Is there one available for the earlier models?
Nov 6, 2017 | 01:24 AM
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The one for the classic are getting harder to find,you can use a newage one with some converting,I think asperformance do parts to convert.
Nov 6, 2017 | 02:15 PM
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From: London
I've recently fitted an STI rack to my wrx, but not driven it yet.
the STI rack isn't as fast as the spec-c rack, but still an improvement in terms of speed (from memory, wrx is roughly 3 turns lock to lock, and the one I fitted was 2.4 or thereabouts).
it's a pain in the rear to fit, at least with engine in, because of the power steering hoses.
Nov 6, 2017 | 05:46 PM
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From: Tetbury
WRX 16:1
STi 15:1
Spec-C 13:1
WRX is 2.7 turns lock-2-lock
IIRC
** I think that ALL JDM STi Newages are 13:1 also.
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Nov 6, 2017 | 06:14 PM
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All I have to do is find one.
Nov 6, 2017 | 06:35 PM
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Look on the American forums
You can mod a MY14 to fit Newage subframe
& they are readily avail from dealers ,
Nov 11, 2017 | 02:12 PM
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Will a JDM sti 7 fit my Newage ?
Will it need any mods to fit ?
Nov 11, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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Will a JDM sti 7 fit my Newage ?
Will it need any mods to fit ?
It will fit.
Nov 12, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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is the JDM rack the same as the spec C ?
Nov 12, 2017 | 04:02 PM
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is the JDM rack the same as the spec C ?
Dave no
specC 2003+ is quicker iirc.
imho the specC rack is probs a bit two quick for us meer mortals on the black stuff. Brill on the loose and snow
Tony
Nov 12, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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What do suggest I go for Tone to improve my old WRX steering ?
Nov 12, 2017 | 10:11 PM
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What do suggest I go for Tone to improve my old WRX steering ?
smaller wheel
Nov 12, 2017 | 10:34 PM
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is the JDM rack the same as the spec C ?
It depends on MY & spec. What year is the rack & what car is it from?
Nov 12, 2017 | 11:41 PM
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Nov 12, 2017 | 11:53 PM
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It's from a JDM sti 7
Then it's not a quickrack
Nov 13, 2017 | 08:04 AM
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From: London
Also note that early bug eye racks have a different link arm thread (m14 vs m16, but can't remember which way around), so tie rods are not interchangeable...
Nov 13, 2017 | 08:08 AM
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Ok so what rack do I need to look for ?
Nov 13, 2017 | 03:20 PM
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I think 2002 onwards will fit straight on.
the earlier bug eye rack also fits, but you'll need the same year tie rods too.
Nov 13, 2017 | 03:57 PM
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smaller wheel
This
Nov 13, 2017 | 04:55 PM
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fawor
smaller wheel
This
Beat me to it!