Sport Steering Rack

[Mr.Crossfire]

Interesting mod you have there. I have just cut up & welded my strut towers and increased the castor angle of my 90q to about 9 degrees. (yes that's correct) Anyway, the steering feel is not much different from the stock. Of course the car corners now a lot better, but the steering is still too light and insensitive. Just a few weeks ago I drove my friend's s5, and I absolutely loved that steering feel! It does need a lot more effort to turn the wheel, but at the same time you get direct feedback from the front tires. That's the way it should be, IMO.

[Error404]

what do you mean about the KWs dude? I know the steering arms are lower, but still the same length I think
Regardless, the motion of the rack remains unchanged with this upgrade, only effect is that the steering is firmer and feels much more direct

[Mcstiff]

Could we work out a direct shipment for US buyers? Any thoughts on these racks with KW coil-overs which have short steering arms?

[Error404]

[rs2coupe]

Understandable sir.. thanks for the answers. Dependent on time frame I'm in for sure. Thumbs up for all the hard work bud

PM me if you know where I can get an SQ rack:mischeif:

[Error404]

Hey Anton,

I don't think warranty will be possible as it is a custom modification to an already used part. Having said that I am sure the supplier will warranty their own workmanship

Yes it is possible to do a shorter rack but the cost would eye-watering as a one-off, its not something of interest to be honest, for two reasons:
1. seems to me 99% of people don't like paying for exotic parts unless it is a turbo
2. there is already a couple of options on the market (034, Sellholm)

IMHO you would be better off using a 1.5:1 quickener on a 3.0turn rack to reduce it to 2.0... or find an Audi Sport rack!

[rs2coupe]

Cool stuff

Hey Alex, will there be a warranty if at all?
Can they shorten the lock to lock for track setup?

Looks like spare racks will be in high demand

[4WheelDrifter]

So I took the car out for a test drive today, and I can tell you that with the protoype rack, that the steering is totally transformed.

There is significantly more weight to the steering and consequently you can be more precise and aggressive with the steering on corner entry without fear of over-inputting. There is a lovely increase in steering feel, you can actually feel the amount of grip available at the front wheels and the self-centrering effect is stronger. It is still no 911 but it now feels like a 21st century performance car

In terms of before and after feel of the car, this is easily the best modofication I have done to my coupe - 10/10

That's really great news, Alex.

[DFrosty]

awesome, so do you want to get in on a group buy or do you just want to rip off the ££££ I have spent in R&D so far to make this work?

Easy mate. I'm doing my own R&D so that I can weigh all options to arrive at the best possible solution for me. I've spent a lot of my own $$$$ supporting the ££££ from various purchases on your side of the pond.

I'm not gonna go all in on something I know nothing about....Would you? And, I appreciate the time and effort you've put into this, but I'm just looking for info for my own research.

Thanks

[my2000apb]

its cool, i didnt really fully read the post above my original post, i jsut got the gist of it, and thoght ya i want in too, and quoted him
sorry on confusion, im very excited you did so much research beneficial to the whole platform, very very interested

[Error404]

No feathers are ruffled dude, you guys asked me for the details of who did the work not about a potential group buy.
If you are interested in getting involved that's cool

[my2000apb]

awesome, so do you want to get in on a group buy or do you just want to rip off the ££££ I have spent in R&D so far to make this work?

whoa hey, i wasnt trying to steal your research i was looking for gb info, not trying to ruffle any feathers sorry i was jsut looking to get in on it

[Jamo]

awesome, so do you want to get in on a group buy or do you just want to rip off the ££££ I have spent in R&D so far to make this work?

I was thinking the same thing but you had the right to say it

[Error404]

awesome, so do you want to get in on a group buy or do you just want to rip off the ££££ I have spent in R&D so far to make this work?

[my2000apb]

Hello from the States
I'm interested to learn who it was that did this refurb for you...I'm doing a track car build and this would be much welcomed info. Please can you pm me with that info?

Thanks

yeah that would also be much appreciated for myself, for my coupe trackcar, ( link in sig)
thanks