Anybody seen this Rack and Pinion before?
10-04-12, 09:42 PM
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Anybody seen this Rack and Pinion before?
Hey guys, I bought a parts car and it came with this Rack and Pinion setup. He said it was made by CP racing. Does anybody know anything about it? Do I have everything? Any information is appreciated, I havent been able to find much.
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He said it was built for an FB.
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10-04-12, 10:20 PM
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10-05-12, 08:30 AM
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What year VW Rabbit? So I can rebuild it lol. And do I have everything or am I missing parts?
How exactly do I go about installing it? (I mean the way they intended, Im sure I could figure out a different way)
Lol I messaged CP racing on FB and they had no idea what it was...probably because they werent around then.
How exactly do I go about installing it? (I mean the way they intended, Im sure I could figure out a different way)
Lol I messaged CP racing on FB and they had no idea what it was...probably because they werent around then.
10-05-12, 08:40 AM
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Did some more searching lol they used to be just up the road from me! How come ive never heard of them and I've lived in this area for 17 years?
Found a couple pictures, nothing documenting the install...and every thread is from 2005 back, none of the pictures work.
LMAO and I have they're light kit too! Which everybody hates.
Found a couple pictures, nothing documenting the install...and every thread is from 2005 back, none of the pictures work.
LMAO and I have they're light kit too! Which everybody hates.
10-05-12, 09:33 AM
#6
I never had one (they went out of business before I had the money to buy one lol) but one set of tabs attaches to the control arm bolts and the other set attaches to the holes in the frame for the steering box/idler arm.
That large plate with the lower column section attaches where the steering box would be. Other than that all I can tell you is the rack is from a ~81 or so rabbit, and I'm pretty sure you needed a power steering column upper half to make this work (again, I could be wrong, it's been quite a while lol)
That large plate with the lower column section attaches where the steering box would be. Other than that all I can tell you is the rack is from a ~81 or so rabbit, and I'm pretty sure you needed a power steering column upper half to make this work (again, I could be wrong, it's been quite a while lol)
10-05-12, 06:35 PM
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What year VW Rabbit? So I can rebuild it lol. And do I have everything or am I missing parts?
How exactly do I go about installing it? (I mean the way they intended, Im sure I could figure out a different way)
Lol I messaged CP racing on FB and they had no idea what it was...probably because they werent around then.
How exactly do I go about installing it? (I mean the way they intended, Im sure I could figure out a different way)
Lol I messaged CP racing on FB and they had no idea what it was...probably because they werent around then.
That rack kit had binding issues caused by the u-joints operating as too high a misalignment angle. You should swap them out for motorsport quality u-joints.
-billy
10-05-12, 10:04 PM
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Irony: I don't put those bolts in because they are a PITA to access, since you have to disassemble half of the wiper linkage to get the cowl off. At any rate, there's no evidence of fretting between the brace and the firewall, so I'm not sure those bolts are even needed.
10-08-12, 09:20 AM
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Steering System : 79-85 : Stage II Rack/Pinion Conversion
I remember looking into the CP Racing setup back in the day but I was a poor college student at the time.
10-08-12, 10:04 AM
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^^^
Much better, yes, but more expensive. Don't get me wrong, I know it's more expensive for a reason. It's the setup I'd like to have if I could have what I want.
That being said...
I would love to have someone make some measurements of this other kit and post it up. Sort of a DIY thing. I have access to materials and a machine shop, so I might be able to afford to make this on my own. I suppose I could figure it out myself when and if the engine comes out, but if you have one laying right there, it might good to post up more details for the people here.
Much better, yes, but more expensive. Don't get me wrong, I know it's more expensive for a reason. It's the setup I'd like to have if I could have what I want.
That being said...
I would love to have someone make some measurements of this other kit and post it up. Sort of a DIY thing. I have access to materials and a machine shop, so I might be able to afford to make this on my own. I suppose I could figure it out myself when and if the engine comes out, but if you have one laying right there, it might good to post up more details for the people here.
10-08-12, 04:08 PM
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Yeah I've been looking at that one but same problem. Poor college(sorta, erm) student. I'm barely bringing in 2k a month. I'm on board with DerrickS idea though. Lets see some measurements! 
Maybe he'll be a badass and start making them for all us sa/fb holdouts. For a price of course.
Maybe he'll be a badass and start making them for all us sa/fb holdouts. For a price of course.
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