EvoX steering rack on Ralliart
Nov 18, 2011, 07:38 PM
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EvoX steering rack on Ralliart
Ok folks, just trying to figure out if an evoX steering rack will bolt up to the Ralliart.
I have access to a spare EvoX one and want to bolt it up. But before I start stripping off the subframe and such I would like to know if anyone else has done it. Or if the mounting points are the same. I know the EvoX is a little wider so I will have to use shorter tie rods from the Ralliart.
EvoX Turn to Lock is 2.3
EvoX Steering Ratio is 13.3:1
Ralliart Turn to Lock is 3.2
Ralliart Steering Ratio is 15.2:1
If this works, the Ralliart will have the crisp tight point and shoot steering of the EvoX.
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NEWB
I have access to a spare EvoX one and want to bolt it up. But before I start stripping off the subframe and such I would like to know if anyone else has done it. Or if the mounting points are the same. I know the EvoX is a little wider so I will have to use shorter tie rods from the Ralliart.
EvoX Turn to Lock is 2.3
EvoX Steering Ratio is 13.3:1
Ralliart Turn to Lock is 3.2
Ralliart Steering Ratio is 15.2:1
If this works, the Ralliart will have the crisp tight point and shoot steering of the EvoX.
Thanks,
NEWB
Nov 18, 2011, 10:49 PM
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Nov 19, 2011, 02:47 AM
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very interested to see how this pans out!! although it may ruin the turning circle of the ra? only downside, but to get that crispness would be a well worthy trade!
Nov 19, 2011, 09:43 AM
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i'm just speculating, but i imagine the mount/bolt points are gonna be the same, the part that would worry me are the tie rods and tie rod ends. X's have a wider stance, so there's potential for the tie rods and ends to be too long to fit a RA. I see this playing out in 3 ways:
1) it's a perfect fit
2) the tie rod ends are too long... swapping for RA tie rod ends solves the issue
or
3) the tie rods are too long ... would require swapping the tie rods from a RA into the rack (assuming the tie rods can be removed)
1) it's a perfect fit
2) the tie rod ends are too long... swapping for RA tie rod ends solves the issue
or
3) the tie rods are too long ... would require swapping the tie rods from a RA into the rack (assuming the tie rods can be removed)
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i'm just speculating, but i imagine the mount/bolt points are gonna be the same, the part that would worry me are the tie rods and tie rod ends. X's have a wider stance, so there's potential for the tie rods and ends to be too long to fit a RA. I see this playing out in 3 ways:
1) it's a perfect fit
2) the tie rod ends are too long... swapping for RA tie rod ends solves the issue
or
3) the tie rods are too long ... would require swapping the tie rods from a RA into the rack (assuming the tie rods can be removed)
1) it's a perfect fit
2) the tie rod ends are too long... swapping for RA tie rod ends solves the issue
or
3) the tie rods are too long ... would require swapping the tie rods from a RA into the rack (assuming the tie rods can be removed)
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Be sure to add the EvoX power steering pump, as it differs than the RA's pump.
The smaller RA pump easily reaches its functional capacity with it's current ratio. Some folks (Sharky in PR?) have reported RA power steering limits surpassed during quick-steering maneuvers. You'll know when you reach the limit because, during heavier input you will briefly feel an abrupt halt in steering similar to the steering lock. This could end very badly if you are trying to quickly steer around an obstacle...
The smaller RA pump easily reaches its functional capacity with it's current ratio. Some folks (Sharky in PR?) have reported RA power steering limits surpassed during quick-steering maneuvers. You'll know when you reach the limit because, during heavier input you will briefly feel an abrupt halt in steering similar to the steering lock. This could end very badly if you are trying to quickly steer around an obstacle...
Nov 21, 2011, 02:59 PM
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Be sure to add the EvoX power steering pump, as it differs than the RA's pump.
The smaller RA pump easily reaches its functional capacity with it's current ratio. Some folks (Sharky in PR?) have reported RA power steering limits surpassed during quick-steering maneuvers. You'll know when you reach the limit because, during heavier input you will briefly feel an abrupt halt in steering similar to the steering lock. This could end very badly if you are trying to quickly steer around an obstacle...
The smaller RA pump easily reaches its functional capacity with it's current ratio. Some folks (Sharky in PR?) have reported RA power steering limits surpassed during quick-steering maneuvers. You'll know when you reach the limit because, during heavier input you will briefly feel an abrupt halt in steering similar to the steering lock. This could end very badly if you are trying to quickly steer around an obstacle...
Nov 21, 2011, 06:06 PM
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Be sure to add the EvoX power steering pump, as it differs than the RA's pump.
The smaller RA pump easily reaches its functional capacity with it's current ratio. Some folks (Sharky in PR?) have reported RA power steering limits surpassed during quick-steering maneuvers. You'll know when you reach the limit because, during heavier input you will briefly feel an abrupt halt in steering similar to the steering lock. This could end very badly if you are trying to quickly steer around an obstacle...
The smaller RA pump easily reaches its functional capacity with it's current ratio. Some folks (Sharky in PR?) have reported RA power steering limits surpassed during quick-steering maneuvers. You'll know when you reach the limit because, during heavier input you will briefly feel an abrupt halt in steering similar to the steering lock. This could end very badly if you are trying to quickly steer around an obstacle...
The X rack could indeed exacerbate this issue... great point.
Rich
Nov 21, 2011, 06:47 PM
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Nov 21, 2011, 07:08 PM
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Well, the Evo X "PS cooler" is little more than a pipe extension that loops around in the airflow. But it's there for a reason, and must be doing something right... 
How about I just buy an X, and do a hatchback-swap. It'd surely be easier.
Rich
How about I just buy an X, and do a hatchback-swap. It'd surely be easier.
Rich