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Bigsyke · 05-13-2009, 05:13 PM

IMO there is no need to even keep the tensioner as long as the rack is fully packed.

I see the tensioner as 2 things;

To adjust the return to center for a P/S setup

possibly press the shaft to the gear. But there is almost 0 shaft play regardless since the pinion is a tube shape with rubber oil seals.

I say remove the spring and shims on the rack and call it a day, since it helps a bit if you have wider front tires at speed. You get used to it.

At idle/not moving there is 0 difference with the tensioner/different rack because its still a direct connection to the tires. The reason its so tough to turn is because your lifting 1 side of the car up via a camber change.

05-13-2009, 05:13 PM	#78
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 39 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0)	IMO there is no need to even keep the tensioner as long as the rack is fully packed. I see the tensioner as 2 things; To adjust the return to center for a P/S setup possibly press the shaft to the gear. But there is almost 0 shaft play regardless since the pinion is a tube shape with rubber oil seals. I say remove the spring and shims on the rack and call it a day, since it helps a bit if you have wider front tires at speed. You get used to it. At idle/not moving there is 0 difference with the tensioner/different rack because its still a direct connection to the tires. The reason its so tough to turn is because your lifting 1 side of the car up via a camber change.