Steering Racks Mk1 '78

[Golf Loon]

Yeah there is a lot of knowledge on here. keep up the good work guys.

A camira steering rack eh? anyone got any more info, or is it to Pic and Payless for me?

[Golfwise]

Powersteering racks are sold in the UK can't remember who ,TSR I think.
If the Camira racks work one would have to keep that a secret as one couldn't admit to having a Camira part on ones Golf.I actually owned a Camira 20 odd years ago but I won't admit it even under torture.

[Golf Loon]

Yeah I reckon "specialised rebuilt rack" rather than camira.

Its really an Opel anyway and so has german heritage. I know the wheels are the same pattern and offset as camira and apparently the front brakes fit. So why not the rack?

They were a popular car back in the day in Blighty, but I know you Aussies`d rather have a commodore.

[rallye driver]

i heard the TSR rack is actually a late 80s fwd nissan bluebird rack.

[VanKronenburg]

Quaife deal the quick ratio rack, but I wouldn't run it for street use as the steering becomes even heavier. Golfwise is correct, TSR deal the power steering kit but I understand it's no longer available due to lack of interest. I run the Quiafe kit on my 1979 Mk1 but find it difficult to drive in traffic. Once rolling faster, the benefits are huge, however.

[Bluerex]

Many thanks to all, just as a reminder I am building a competition rally car, street handling (brakes, steering, noise - just wait for the barking webber thread) are secondary considerations.

Charles.

[GoLfMan]

im looking forward to the barking webber thread... those things will make the MK1 go like a cut cat with a rocket stuffed up the clacker

[roccodingo]

Mainly gravel, PS is not really an option, so I am looking for sugestions as to the "best" manual options. Found a post on the Sirocco forums to fit a 924 rack - any ideas here? I also understand that the 924 control arms are cast alloy and a direct replacement for the mk1 arms.

C

Control arms your thinking of are 944 turbo units, forged alloy... not a direct bolt on swap either, you have to cut the front pivot and extend it forwards on the chassis, and the rear one has a mod to it also. If you can find the arms they will cost you a bomb.

Dunno about the 924 racks tho....

[Bluerex]

You see? Thats what happens when you listen to your Sirocco obsessed brother
Maybe I just go back to looking at plating the existing ones.

C

[roccodingo]

Any advice is always good to research more, the odds are you'll uncover something worthwhile..