I WILL get this send thing figured out - honest...
----- Forwarded Message ---- > From: Matthew Yip <[email protected]> > To: Les Noriel <[email protected]> > Sent: Thu, July 15, 2010 11:17:09 AM > Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Power Steering vs Manual Steering > > I do know that the manual and power racks use different universal joints at > the > > end of the steering column. > > That having been said, I'm a big fan of the power steering rack in general > b/c > > it offers a better steering ratio than the manual rack. Even without the >power > > assist, the ratio of the p/s rack is better (read: faster response). > > > I just checked and from what I can tell, the rack from the A2 is different >from > > the B(whatever) Passat though so that swap might not work. Your best bet is >to > > use VWVortex for what it's worth - an excellent way to sell off parts at > inflated prices. With the ghetto-popularity of the Mk2, every kid wants to > 1) > > rip out the A/C, 2) slam the car on the pavement and 3) go with a manual >rack. > > Sell your manual rack or trade (plus cash in your pocket since the manual > rack > > is "rare"). > > > Matthew > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > > From: Les Noriel <[email protected]> > > To: [email protected] > > Sent: Thu, July 15, 2010 10:54:17 AM > > Subject: [a2-16v-list] Power Steering vs Manual Steering > > > > I'd like your opinions. > > > > My personal project is a 1985 chassis that originally was equipped with >manual > > >steering. > > > > My 16V donor car is a 92 Passat which means the engine is equipped with >power > > >steering. > > > > > > Some of my friends who take their cars to the track recommend I keep the > >manual steering rack in place. However, I don't intend to spend time at > >the > >track with this car. My intention is for a daily commuter. > > > > > > I do have the Steering column and the steering rack from the donor > > vehicle. > > >There will be some wiring involved. The Passat steering column is more > >like >a > > >corrado but from visual observation appears to be identical. > > > > Any opinions? > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > a2-16v-list mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > > > > > >
