New steering rack advice

[Heppy997]

Hi all

The steering rack is shagged on my 197, I've had a look around and can get hold of a used one for about £50 or a brand new one for £250.....im leaning towards the new one but what are people's thoughts? The new one is a 200 cup version i believe, will this fit my car?

Also is there anything worthwhile replacing whilst the subframe is dropped? Anti roll bar bushes etc..

Cheers

 

[DS197]

I'd go for new everytime. The 200 cup rack is a good upgrade and is plug and play so to speak. It may also be worth replacing the manifold if your flexis are shot.

 

[Foxspeed]

I'd go for new everytime. The 200 cup rack is a good upgrade and is plug and play so to speak. It may also be worth replacing the manifold if your flexis are shot.

good advice :foxspeed:

 

[Kazumz]

Mine has lots of play too! Can you drop in a Cup Rack to a non-clio?

 

[Johnny 99]

Can't speak for a Clio but I went for a pattern rack rather than a genuine one on my Alfa 156 & the car was never the same afterwards. New every time for me & that doesn't sound too pricey to me either though I've never priced a Clio rack. Cup rack worthwhile upgrade imho.

 

[DS197]

Mine has lots of play too! Can you drop in a Cup Rack to a non-clio?

I'm guessing the infamous auto-correct has struck again? :d But yes, you can replace a rack in a non-cup car with a cup rack.

 

[Kazumz]

I'm guessing the infamous auto-correct has struck again? :d But yes, you can replace a rack in a non-cup car with a cup rack.

Well spotted lmao nightmare sometimes these phones are!

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[Heppy997]

Well, i went for the 200 cup rack and had it fitted, but I'm still getting a knocking sound when turning the wheel and going over bumps etc. I (think) I've narrowed it down to potentially the front spring but I'm not 100%. Ahh these cars can be fun lol

 

[Jimmy]

The spring could be the culprit, although there are a couple of things it could be... ball joint or track rod end to name two! Hopefully it's nothing too expensive after doing the rack.