Steering Rack

[Nicks3]

I see Caterham list an 8% quick rack and a 22% quick rack. Is the 8% rack the 'normal' rack fitted to Caterhams or is there one which is not a quick rack? I can't see anything else other than the 8% and 22% listed on the Caterham on line store.

[shn7]

Historically yes, in the last 15+ years I think no.

 

 

[Nicks3]

Sorry, not sure I understand the reply. Are you saying the 8% rack is the rack normally fitted by Caterham nowadays as opposed to one with no % loading?

[Shaun_E]

Yes - 8% is the current standard rack and has been for many years.

[shn7]

As above, Yes. 8% is std fit and has been for many years.

[SLR No.77]

I've had two Caterhams, both 22% ....... just swapped to an 8% and much prefer it (90% road use).

 

Stu.

[Nicks3]

Stu, how do they compare in feel on the road?

[Mick Day]

Strange?

 

I went from a 0% to 22% & much prefer the 22% rack.

[SLR No.77]

On track a 22% is brilliant, but on our rather less than perfect roads the 8% fights back much less and makes the handling more sublime as well as making low speed maneuvering more bearable. I agree though that a 22% would be preferable over the old 0%. I'm running wide track BTW.

 

Stu.