The steering rack damper on my 1983 GTV6 is shot. Has anyone managed to find a replacement from another car? Origional manufacturer Stabilus say its no longer produced. Did the Alfa 75 have one? Does it make much difference to the feel of the steering if it is not fitted?
Jon
Re: Steering rack damper GTV6
Surely must be the most useless part on any 116-car fitted from the factory.
Bin it!
Bin it!
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Re: Steering rack damper GTV6
I'll agree with Mats on this one.Removal of the damper has zero effect on steering/handling on a GTV6,at least none that I can detect.I presume it was put there to reduce steering kickback on bad surfaces but I don't find this to be a problem on the 116.Ditch it.
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Re: Steering rack damper GTV6
I agree!!!! get rid of thet bit of excess weight.
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Re: Steering rack damper GTV6
Thanks for that information. Is it possible to fit the rack from an Alfetta saloon as they seem to be the only ones listed by the steering rack suppliers in the UK?
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Re: Steering rack damper GTV6
I was able to buy a new one from Dean at Trail Auto in Michigan.
Re: Steering rack damper GTV6
Can anyone supply a link or contact info to Trail Auto? Google didn't find it...
Eric Russell
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