If you've done the PS removal, then you know one thing still remains that is holding back the DC2 steering, and that is the steering ratio. It takes a significant movement of the steering wheel to get the car to move...

enter a faster ratio steering rack. there have been past threads, but nothing has materialized.

who else wants one?


More info:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=202485
https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1

 

I am really interested it any info that comes from this... those links never really gave a deffinite answer. Sounds like a worth while mod to me.

 

A faster ratio rack (less turns lock to lock) will require a higher amount of effort if there is no power assist. If you've ever noticed, the ratio on manual Civic racks is slower to help make it somewhat easier to steer during low-speed driving.

 

hey good point Patrick.

still wouldn't mind hearing a bit of info on it.

 

i would love to get one of these racks but it dosent look like its going to happend. i need a rack now!!! im ready to buy but need it now.

keith

 

yeah oh well...I've given up on it.

 

well... it seems like everyone has given up .. but im still expressing my interest in it as well..

 

I'd say there is a HUGE market for an aftermarket close-ratio race rack for DC tegs and EF, EG, and EK civics.

If someone were to do R&D, they'd most certainly bank with the right marketing.

I would be the first on the buy list for an EK rack.

Someone make it happen!

 

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What'd be even better would be a close-ratio rack with electric assist, like the Civic Hybrid, Insight, and NSX. Not only would you get 5% better fuel economy and a cleaner engine compartment, you'd free up some horsepower which would be attractive for racers.

 

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What'd be even better would be a close-ratio rack with electric assist, like the Civic Hybrid, Insight, and NSX. Not only would you get 5% better fuel economy and a cleaner engine compartment, you'd free up some horsepower which would be attractive for racers.
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fwiw, i wouldn't be wanting a power rack...i'd want a manual rack...

but an electronic assist might be neat...

 

Quafie

Sold them in the Redline catalogue in England for 2003. Try contacting them and they should help you out. They were listed for Civic..

TAS High ratio steering racks ranging from 2.2-2.7 turns
Manual = 241.85 pounds=$454 @1.88 Rate
Power =218.10 pounds=$409 @1.88 Rate
Kit =204.59 pounds=$390 @1.88
Does not include shipping
Requires old rack.

Hope this helps, Catalogue has lots of great parts for rally cars/race cars. Let me know if you need anything and I ll look it up.

Phone number=01606 737500 Don't forget the code o 11 44 I think

They have AP Brake kits, Pedal Assemblies, Blitz turbo parts, Samco, lots of data loggers, seats suits ect.

 

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TAS High ratio steering racks ranging from 2.2-2.7 turns
Manual = 241.85 pounds=$454 @1.88 Rate
Power =218.10 pounds=$409 @1.88 Rate
Kit =204.59 pounds=$390 @1.88
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i'd like a nice close 1.2-turn lock to lock for auto-x...

 

I guess this begs the question: how hard is it to rip open a steering rack and pop in some different gears?

I know the steering assembly consists of a lot of parts, but it can be serviced...

 

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we will see!

i think i just acquired an extra EK rack to rip into.

woohoo!!!

 

Also, don't different model Integra's have different ratio steering racks? If so then all you would have to do is swap in a steering rack from a different Integra.

 

I keep hitting my knees when turning so a quicker rack would be great!

 

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The 98-01 models have a slightly closer ratio than the 94-97 models. However, it's probably not nearly as close as what people on here are hoping for, and probably barely enough to even notice.

 

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Hands on that wheel, eyes on that road. Hands = wheel, eyes = road

 

I had a close ratio rack put on my old 5.0

it had a worse turn ratio than a school bus. I went from a 20:1 to a 15:1 setup. it was really nice in tight spots, no more having to go in reverse in a u-turn on a narrow road. but they don't put them in high performance cars for a reason. the faster you go, the quicker the response. You have to be a lot more careful on the highway with it. if something pops out on the road and you gotta makea hard turn, you could easily over do it and lose control.

not saying that anyone here would do that, all expert drivers!

 

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Hahaha ofcourse we are. Ignorance is bliss!

I've done a bit more work on my car in terms of firming up the chasis to make everything more responsive (bushings, etc.). Suffice to say I like what I see (more later)