Guest 70240z Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Guess what it came from... My STI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 At least it looks Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 280zone: sti would be a subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I missed that note after the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Hey Kyle: Could I trouble you for the measurement from ball to ball on that rack. The stock one should be close to 25 ¼â€. The Ford comes out to 23â€, just a bit too small and the Miata is 27â€â€¦ a bit too wide. The one you found here looks about as close as we’ve seen around here to stock, not to mention the mounts look perfect. The STI is a new one to me. What year Subaru are we talking about? Thanks: …Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 70240z Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Ball to ball get this its about 25" could actually be 25 1/4".. The STi is a 2004 model.. I wrecked mine so we ordered a completly new rack.. However a plain WRX may be similar.. The STI also has a tighter steering ratio than standard WRX (15.0:1 vs 16.5:1) dont remember what the Z's is.. Hey Kyle:Could I trouble you for the measurement from ball to ball on that rack. The stock one should be close to 25 ¼â€. The Ford comes out to 23â€' date=' just a bit too small and the Miata is 27â€â€¦ a bit too wide. The one you found here looks about as close as we’ve seen around here to stock, not to mention the mounts look perfect. The STI is a new one to me. What year Subaru are we talking about? Thanks: …Glenn[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest petrol Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 The STI is a new one to me. What year Subaru are we talking about? Thanks: …Glenn Actually...for those not in the "know"...the Subaru and Nissan share a lot of parts. There are a LOT of NISSAN manufactured parts on my WRX, and many still say NISSAN right on them! My entire rear diff assy, for example, is a nissan factory part. The one I bought to replace my exploded one, said subaru all over it, but when I peeled back the brown tape Subaru labels...yep...Nissan was the actual ink on the box, complete with a Nissan part number. I believe the diff is the same as the sunny GTI-R...I have an extra...so I may see if it fits up in the Z. VLSD would be a welcome addition. -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Are you suggesting that it's a bolt-in part???? Please say YES..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Thank you gentlemen: I am going to have to replace mine as the slop is getting to be too much. I'm going to try one of these racks out in the new year. Cheers…:::Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 My stock steering rack is plenty tight. I'll trade you straight up for the subaru unit. I'll even throw in the new poly rackbushings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 I feel bad for you that you had to 'total' the car to get the rack out. You could have just bought one new for less, huh? All for a better cause tho Unfortunately, you won't find any of the Subaru units used anywhere for many years until the JYs accumulate crashed cars. Unless you want to buy a new unit.... $ 2000 probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 I know he said the diff was a Nissan part, but if that rack happens to be Nissan made also, then it has to be in some Nissan. It is just a matter of finding the car, and then there would be a supply of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest petrol Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 OEM 2002 WRX 34110FE091 Steering Gear Box Assy $661.71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 OEM 2002 WRX 34110FE091 Steering Gear Box Assy $661.71 OK.... but is it the same as that other one, that looks like it will fit a Z? WEll, I know it's NOT a Miata rack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 70240z Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Well the good news and bad news.. The rack will work but you would need to modify a few things. 1) if your using the stock motor mounts from the front crossmember you would need to probably trim a section out of the mount for it to fit. 2) You would need to either knotch or indent the crossmember for one of the powersteering lines to clear the crossmember. 3) Make new mounting brackets for the rack 4) Bend new lines for the set up 5) Get an adaptor joint for the steering colomn to the rack. 6) Get a power steering pump.. 7) Adapt the Tie Rod ends from Stock setup to the new rack I think thats about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Hey Kyle: One more question…This rack functions the same as the Z rack right? Some racks reverse the gear so it can function on a front wheel drive behind the center line of the front wheels. I wouldn’t want the car to go left when I steer right. Is the WRX the same? The rest looks really good. I’m not sure we would have to notch the mount or not….looks close though. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 70240z Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Yes it functions the same as the Z.. Hey Kyle:One more question…This rack functions the same as the Z rack right? Some racks reverse the gear so it can function on a front wheel drive behind the center line of the front wheels. I wouldn’t want the car to go left when I steer right. Is the WRX the same? The rest looks really good. I’m not sure we would have to notch the mount or not….looks close though. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Thanks for ruining my birthday. j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 It looks like there is a big angle on the steering shaft. You got any idea on how to mate that to the Z steering column? It looks like the stock Z rack bushing will fit? I'd really like some feedback on this one. I'm taking my car to the body shop later today. Hopefully the guy will figure out how to get the Mustang rack to mount under the L28 oilpan (mustaang rack is a little too high). How would you feel about having the rack stick down lower than the crossmember? If you bottommed out on a gravel drive, you could knock the rack off...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 How many turns is it lock to lock? And would you happen to know if the 1998 models use the same rack? Thanks, Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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