Converting a 1.1 to vts steering rack - Saxperience

jamesbailey23 · 8th September 2009, 23:09

Am I right in thinking that a vts/vtr has a quicker rack than a 1.1 resulting in more direct steering?

If so is it possible to fit vt racks to 1.1s?

Is it worth the effort?

I assume it is not too much bother to strip away power steering bits before fitment if fitment is possible?

Cheers

AlexB^p · 8th September 2009, 23:17

not worth the effort at all man

Tom5190 · 8th September 2009, 23:17

i dont think theres any difference in the rack... certainly havnt noticed it myself

AXracing · 9th September 2009, 00:27

Many manufactures move the stops on the sporty models to get less lock. This is purely so they can fit bigger wheels with no chance of rubbing. If Citroen list the VTS as having less turns from lock to lock its most likely because it gets less lock. This is what they have done in the C2 for example.

jamesbailey23 · 9th September 2009, 11:35

OK cheers guys, that saved a lot of effort!

Stevo123 · 9th September 2009, 11:40

If you are wanting improved steering move your strut top mountings around on each side to the "power steering" position. You will get heavier steering due to increased caster angle but car will feel better once moving they say (I have not done this mod).