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Title: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: FE350 on November 06, 2007, 09:29:54 PM Hi guys i've been told by so many old holden guru's that if i use a front rack conversion my car will handle like shit and have major bump steer issues!!
but having a 350 chev with a HQ sump and obviously the starter on the right it's a pain in the arse to change everything to run a rear rack. I've seen heaps of front rack conversions done so they must work ok, can anyone point out the pro's and con's in the rack position department?? Title: Re: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: Ed on November 07, 2007, 10:17:33 AM I use a front rack and there is NO bump steer.
PROS can set your motor lower down. easier to run exhaust. great feel on the highway. CONS Poor turning circle. i wont change mine to a rear mount becuse id need to re-do the sump and lots of other things. I can also parallel park it in town after some practice, unfortunately i need a larger spot. 3 point turns are brought out to 5. overall i can live with it. Hope this helps Cheers Ed Title: Re: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: Ed on November 07, 2007, 10:19:54 AM oh forgot...
a V8 in the front will always make it handle poorly! but im guessing you're not chasing corner speed anyways. Cheers Ed Title: Re: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: FE350 on November 07, 2007, 11:52:46 PM Cheers ed, front rack it is!
Title: Re: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on November 08, 2007, 09:30:02 AM I like front racks too :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: Ed on November 08, 2007, 10:00:29 AM Front racks are great ;D ;D
Cheers Ed (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/DSCF0006-1.jpg) Title: Re: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: jack_fc on November 08, 2007, 10:09:05 AM I agree, Ed. Of course, you do need to keep a close eye on them, and they need frequent adjustment...
;D ;D ;D cheers jack Title: Re: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: Damo58 on November 09, 2007, 06:53:13 PM yep wouldnt mind thosed front racks on my car ;D 8)
Title: Re: why shouldn't i use a front rack???? Post by: FC427 on November 09, 2007, 07:26:39 PM The lock is a real bad it does make the car a pain when it comes time to go anywhere that is not straight pull in to a shopping center car park and get ready for some fancy steering work and a bit or reversing you will give up on U turns before long and drive around the block instead FC427
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