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[chrisgixer]

There's a further interference from the rack, in that the pinion gear housing is very close to the starter motor. I'm presuming that unequal length track rods , via the adjustors, will allow me to move the rack nearer the drivers wing, to give clearance, without any detrimental effects...?

[05omegav6]

Might need to watch the effects on the steering lock, as anything coming up on the outside of the chassis rail might foul them, whereas a more direct line might not

Not sure about uneven lengths though, might cause an issue with geometry

[chrisgixer]

Now you're getting somewhere

I did wonder about obtaining a left hand drive steering idler and bracket to fit in place of the box and clamp a fitting to the tie rod. This could then receive a rose joint connected to a hydraulic ram, tother end of which could be mounted to the subframe. (Not sure of the legality of this though as I believe there must be a mechanical connection between the wheels and the steering wheel, although the Citroen CX had such a system). A remote pump could then be fitted directly to the steering column, which neatly solves the packaging issue with the steering shaft/exhaust, and does away with the power steering gubbins too...

That said a short rack could just as easily attach to the tie rod... could be a nice compact solution, whilst maintaining the Omega geometry

Actually, thinking further, the example in that pic would be much easier to weld 40mm risers onto the black bit and or attach the ball joints wherever the hell to want. No need to touch rack ends at all.

Although the added width(of the body and black bit with ball joints) might add a few niggles, but solves more than it causes all things considered. Might be able to add the black bit to the rack I have, and weld up a cradle.

Thinking further again, as Al said about keeping the original geometry, made me think, attach the black bit to the oe centre tie rod with a couple of u clamps....?

[05omegav6]

Houston, we have a solution

[05omegav6]

Rack could even attach to the tie rod where the idler/drop arm mount, only need a short rack then... Summat from a Pug 106 perhaps, barely a foot long iirc

[05omegav6]

Rack could even attach to the tie rod where the idler/drop arm mount, only need a short rack then... Summat from a Pug 106 perhaps, barely a foot long iirc

This gives you an idea of the layout of one...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Saxo-1-1-Steering-Rack-Peugeot-106-Non-PAS-rally-/141371943541?_trksid=p2054897.l5672

This shows a clearer pic of where the track rods attach to the rack... the flat bar with two holes.

Plenty of scope for attaching it to the tie bar

[Gaffers]

And here is man in a tie to demonstrate this:

[05omegav6]

Oh dear, the picture is broken... never mind

[Gaffers]

Oh dear, the picture is broken... never mind

Proxy dropbox 

Sorted now

[05omegav6]

Bugger 

[Gaffers]

Bugger 

Everyone believes a man wearing a tie

[05omegav6]

True enough, look at Ton E Bliar

[chrisgixer]

Will a pass pump for a box, work with a rack?  Does it mater? Will there be more or less flow etc....?

[05omegav6]

Racks and boxes both have pressure relief valves so should be fine... Incidentally the Pug rack I suggested has electric power steering, so pump can literally be anywhere. Might help with overall packaging...

[andyc]

Had a look a a HSV Commodore at a local car show, any reason why a Commodore rack can be used?

Andy