preRS Clio MK1 Clio Steering Conversion

[Big Steve]

Evening all, I'm in the process of ditching power assisted for good old manual steering and I think I'm having a bit of a blonde moment. Would I be rite in assuming I need the steering colum from non power assisted rack as well as have bolted it on and the uj doesn't reach, any advise greatly appreciated !!

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Evening all, I'm in the process of ditching power assisted for good old manual steering and I think I'm having a bit of a blonde moment. Would I be rite in assuming I need the steering colum from non power assisted rack as well as have bolted it on and the uj doesn't reach, any advise greatly appreciated !!

Hi @Big Steve,

In my experience the steering rack is sleeved to allow for crash damage (so it doesnt impail you in case of an accident) so if your short of a few mm for it to reach, a slide hammer will help you pull it out that distance you need.

If you get no joy there, then it'll be down the scrappy's for a manual steering column!

Regards

The "Other" @Big Steve - Raider

 

[Adey]

two BIG STEVES! ong, there can be only one! you guys must fight to the death now

 

[Big Steve]

two BIG STEVES! ong, there can be only one! you guys must fight to the death now

Hahaha it's ok I think I know him and I'm bigger so I claim the title !!

 

[Big Steve]

Hi @Big Steve,

In my experience the steering rack is sleeved to allow for crash damage (so it doesnt impail you in case of an accident) so if your short of a few mm for it to reach, a slide hammer will help you pull it out that distance you need.

If you get no joy there, then it'll be down the scrappy's for a manual steering column!

Regards

The "Other" @Big Steve - Raider

Cheers buddy will have a look ! Was wondering if was possible to cut n sleeve the 1 in the car ? Never know

 

[Sparkysparks]

Having witnessed them both meet, I can confirm Big Steve is indeed bigger haha.

Now that your on here, get a project thread going aswell. People WILL be interested, trust me.

 

[Adey]

yeah man we all love project threads here

 

[Justin..]

You need a column from a non assisted car

 

[Neal R19]

Yep, the PAS column is just shorter as the the PAS rack has a longer neck around the pinion shaft to accommodate the valving/pipework.

 

[Big Steve]

When in doubt modify !

 

[Adey]

should do the job, ive done similar in the past on a kit car though i sleeved and welded it on a smooth part of the shaft rather than the splined section.

 

[Neal R19]

Personally I'm not a fan of cutting/welding load bearing steering or braking components but fair play, looks strong enough

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[Big Steve]

I smoothed off the splined bit where I welded it and could pretty much hang on it and didn't move so is good enough for me !

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

could pretty much hang on it and didn't move so is good enough for me !

Picture of @Big Steve hanging on it just in..

 

[Nick Kettle]

Isn't this how Ayrton Senna ended up in the wall at Imola?

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Isn't this how Ayrton Senna ended up in the wall at Imola?

Sobering thought, but was he using a Renault Clio Column?