Miltera Machining Research Corp. released their ultra lightweight steering rack at the Performance Racing Industry show last week.
The mRack (85.8-262) has the following features:
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<LI> Parabolic herringbone rack and pinion
<LI> Weldable tapered hexlobe spline
<LI> 6Al4V Titanium pinion and 7075-T6 aluminum rack
<LI> Overall weight of 363 grams (0.8 pounds)
<LI> Variable lock to lock up to 210 degrees
<LI> Centering locking bolt for alignment
<LI> Up to 25.1mm (0.988") of travel from center on each side
<LI> Rack speed of 85.8mm/rev (3.378 in/rev)
<LI> Contact ratio exceeds 2.5 for smooth operation (at least two pinion teeth engaged at all times)
<LI> 262mm (10.315") span for tie-rod attachment points (minimum)
<LI> Rack mounting point span up to 120mm (4.724")[/list]Retail price of $1,200 USD. Contact Cameron Bryant at cameronb@miltera.com for more info and FSAE discount.
Check out Miltera's website: http://www.miltera.com/