Im thinking of going with TCP power rack and pinion and Maier suspension. the tcp r&p seems a little high but is it worth the money? what other brands are recomended.


Thanks

 

Flaming River makes good stuff too

 

theres many different rack and pinion set ups out there check the faq for most of them. and forget maier look at http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/index.html

 

It is all about bump-steer and turning radius. Some of the units on the market reduce turning radius and increase bump-steer, so be careful. I am not familiar with most of the options never having installed them, but I have installed the Unisteer unit. I went unisteer because I wanted manual and they are the only manual rac available that I am aware of. Getting it to work smoothly took some doing but once installed I love the set up.

 

I have a Unisteer too. Using a manual rack instead of a power rack can mean a difference of $1000. Yes the Unisteer is more of a kit, than a straight bolt in. Not really complicated at all, especiallnot, with a couple of online helpers. I do experience a small reduction of turning radius, but my wife can handle the car in a tight parking lot with ease.
Other wise, as I understand it, Stay away from Flaming River, while Randal's Rack customers seem to be very satisfied.

 

we used a flaming river manual R&P,,, no problem so far, steers and drives great....

 

I am looking at buying a set as well - posted about it a while ago and had no feedback - check it out on yearone, pricing is very competitive

 

James, I dont want to be handing out bad tech, but its my understanding the FR Power rack, is hugely expensive yet still has issues, can you shed a little light?

 

We got a manualR&P, can't speak as to either the manual's or the power'sreliability, we don't have a lot of miles on the setup we have, but the construction, fit, and finish seem to be good. We bought the manual setup with a stainless column for about $1,200 I think, my son bought it so I am pulling this from memory, but I think that is about right....

doesn't seem to be much that could go wrong with it, but maybe....

As easy as the car turns now, I have a hard time thinking that power steering would provide a whole lot of benefit though. The 66 has power nothing...