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Post by Rickster on Mar 28, 2017 21:48:47 GMT
I am working on a bit of a quick solution, once I've tried it I will let you know
For reference, the mk2 reservoir isn't bigger, its taller but narrower, i.e. Same volume!
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Post by retrorodster on Mar 29, 2017 10:06:43 GMT
I've bitten the bullet and went for a quick'n'dirty depowered rack. It's a chore at parking/manoeuvring speeds, but lovely once you're up to speed. Going to give it a few weeks experience and if I'm happy with it I'll get a spare rack and have it done properly (seals removed, pinion welded). Up at Knockhill this coming Sunday doing autosolo demos and passenger rides so will get plenty of seat time to try it on an autosolo course... I am mildly dreading this lol!
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Post by Rickster on Mar 29, 2017 19:50:46 GMT
So this didnt work, i thought putting them in series would maintain an equal level with the two - for some reason it just emptied 1 and spurted out the other!!  IMG_0500 by Rich Glindon, on Flickr |
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Post by Rickster on Mar 29, 2017 19:52:43 GMT
So i have gone with the mk2 reservoir for now (especially as i cut my PAS hose) We shall see  IMG_0504 by Rich Glindon, on Flickr |
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Post by Rickster on Mar 29, 2017 19:54:54 GMT
I've bitten the bullet and went for a quick'n'dirty depowered rack. It's a chore at parking/manoeuvring speeds, but lovely once you're up to speed. Going to give it a few weeks experience and if I'm happy with it I'll get a spare rack and have it done properly (seals removed, pinion welded). Up at Knockhill this coming Sunday doing autosolo demos and passenger rides so will get plenty of seat time to try it on an autosolo course... I am mildly dreading this lol! I wont be doing that - I like the PAS!! Probably end up with atlex idea and stick a sock over the reservoir!!  |
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Post by Rickster on Apr 10, 2017 19:09:10 GMT
Did an autosolo yesterday and the Mk2 pas reservoir didn't seem to leak
I also tried the sock as well!
As there was no oil on it I assume there was no leakage!
Splendid
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Post by Rickster on Apr 28, 2017 8:26:54 GMT
If any one is interested:- The mk2 PAS reservoir seems to work - autosolo'd sunday and no loss of fluid  |
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Post by tommyb on May 1, 2017 19:09:39 GMT
I went for a de-powered rack in my old MK1, was one of the best things I did in my opinion for steering feel.
I did it the proper way, turning down the rack on a lathe, and tig welding the pinion up + pipe unions. Just removing the power steering and looping the lines will make the steering heavy, you need to modify the internals to reduce the friction on everything.
If anyone is intrested in a modified rack I can do them on an exchange basis, did a few last year for other MX5 owners.
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Post by Horney on May 2, 2017 9:49:06 GMT
I went for a de-powered rack in my old MK1, was one of the best things I did in my opinion for steering feel. I did it the proper way, turning down the rack on a lathe, and tig welding the pinion up + pipe unions. Just removing the power steering and looping the lines will make the steering heavy, you need to modify the internals to reduce the friction on everything. If anyone is intrested in a modified rack I can do them on an exchange basis, did a few last year for other MX5 owners. I reckon start a new thread and see what interest you get. |
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le sigh