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Column - too close??
panichat - 25/1/08 at 12:14 AM

When it come to the gap between the steering column and the chassis how close is to close? I have a 2-3mm gap just above the lower joint. Will I have to modify FU2?
Cheers
Dave

John Bonnett - 25/1/08 at 08:04 AM

Hi Dave

A gap's a gap and providing it remains constant and does not foul the chassis at any point of its rotation there is no problem. There is a similar very small clearance on the trials car at this point. This uses the book chassis front end.

atb

John

Mark Allanson - 25/1/08 at 08:09 AM

Mine is close in a couple of places, at my SVA, the tester said that as long as a clearance is present in all eventualities then is OK, he tugged at mine to check that it wouldn't contact under duress!

gingerprince - 25/1/08 at 08:53 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
he tugged at mine to check that it wouldn't contact under duress!


But what about the steering column?


sorry it's friday

Mole - 25/1/08 at 09:19 AM

I suppose its one way to get through SVA first time.

alfasudsprint - 25/1/08 at 10:39 AM

let the tester give you a tug!!!

panichat - 25/1/08 at 11:05 AM

Thanks all.

02GF74 - 25/1/08 at 11:06 AM

I am sure there are people who would pay good money for that!