What Happened With the R+P Kits?

[SHIFTY101EASY]

i think i remember everyone ordering this rack and pinion steering kit from summit for really cheap? what one was it? what happened with it? was it any good? etc. etc...

thanks

 

[Tubo(2-bo)]

i think i remember everyone ordering this rack and pinion steering kit from summit for really cheap? what one was it? what happened with it? was it any good? etc. etc...

thanks

I've got mine installed, had a binding problem. Got with Unisteer Techs & replaced the "DD" shaft that came with the kit, 13 7/8", with one I cut to 14 7/8", No More Problem. Weather hasnt been condusive to a real road test, so I dident want to say too much till, I'd tested to real good. Soon though.
I can definately say the steering effort , especially at rest, is greatly reduced.

 

[SHIFTY101EASY]

i have power steering, and had it disconnected for a while and didn't like it....way too hard to turn and i only have a 302 weighing down.....am i going to hate it since i like ease of steering or is it easy enough to the point that it will be "resistant"but not like i cannot move it without moving....?

id sort of like to not have to have the power steering in there as it just takes up room and power in the engine compartment...i rather have a AC compressor in its place....

 

[LMan]

My buddy got his, its installed on a '65 vert, but hasn't driven it yet. All looks good so far.

 

[SHIFTY101EASY]

cant wait for a full review....i think thats what im going to be aiming for after paint

 

[CarFreakGT]

There was a pretty long thread on this a while back. If the link below doesn't work, search for 'unisteer' and I bet you can find it. Seems like delay in shipping was an issue. When I stopped following the thread, it seems that people were just starting to get into receiving and installing them.

This should be the link--148 replies:
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=666586&highlight=unisteer

 

[mustangchris]

Power steering gear boxes are geared higher, since they use engine power to help them turn they don't need the lower gearing. If your not going to use your PS system just order a manual rack and pinion and the effort wont be too much.

 

[SHIFTY101EASY]

oh i see....thats interesting to know....so like can you guys move the steering wheel when your completely stopped without having to really push...?

 

[Tubo(2-bo)]

I took a 30 mile test ride the other day..... At rest the steering effort is much lighter, Ya dont have'ta haul on it, like Macho Man Randy Savage. In motion the steering effort is light & precise, with out being too sensitive. There is absolutely no slop in the steering any more, of course you'd expect that, but the driving with out slop leaves ya with a big grin. There weren't any twisty roads, around our area of Florida, but maneuvering around town & in traffic really shows the reduced effort. The car still needs a proper alignment & only a little living with the new R&P will tell all, but, Yeah I like my Unisteer.
A budd of mine with another 65 2+2, went through the install with me. At first he was put off by the binding problems, and canceled his order. Doug was on the test ride too. Bottom line Doug is looking for someone else who bought, and took delivery, but decided not to install and are looking to sell their Unisteer R&P for 65 Mustang.....anyone...???... Buerler??......Bueler???