B44.2 handling nightmare, looking for suggestions

[Fozzy1989]

Originally Posted by Richard Lowe

One more thing I'd suggest is to swap the steering bellcranks and Ackermann plate for something less... flaccid(!) I never got on with the all plastic steering when I moved from the BJ4 to the 44, it seemed to make the car a bit vague and then grab sometimes. On faster corners too (especially on power) the plastic steering can't keep the wheels cranked over no matter how strong your servo is as it all just flexes.
On my 44.1 I used to use the carbon Ackermann plate and bushings from the BJ4, currently on the .2 I have an ebay special all alloy setup - which I'll be swapping for the JConcepts alloy/carbon parts which have just been released.

Saying that Craggy uses the standard plastic steering, I honestly don't know how his car has as much steering as it does - besides the obvious magic thumbs

Saw the alloy/carbon steering a while back and have been waiting for it to be released. You haven't got a part number or where I can get hold of them by any chance have you Richard?

Thanks

[Danny Harrison]

Originally Posted by Fozzy1989

Saw the alloy/carbon steering a while back and have been waiting for it to be released. You haven't got a part number or where I can get hold of them by any chance have you Richard?

Thanks

Im after these too. Looked into it further and looks like an end of july release. Part number is JCI2235-1 for blue and JCI2235-2 for black

I hope they land soon. No where is in stock yet, even stateside.

[K-Brewer]

Originally Posted by Danny Harrison

Im after these too. Looked into it further and looks like an end of july release. Part number is JCI2235-1 for blue and JCI2235-2 for black

I hope they land soon. No where is in stock yet, even stateside.

I've just put the alloy set on to try this weekend ready for RHR

[Fozzy1989]

Originally Posted by Danny Harrison

Im after these too. Looked into it further and looks like an end of july release. Part number is JCI2235-1 for blue and JCI2235-2 for black

I hope they land soon. No where is in stock yet, even stateside.

Cheers Danny, will keep an eye out for when they arrive. Really looking forward to getting these on my B44.2 was one of the best things I did to my centro ditching the plastic and using the alloy assembly.

[Mike Parker]

Yep the JC bellcranks are due anytime soon now and I've a few sets on pre-order

Just going back to the setup discussion though Allan, how have you got the Ackermann set on your car?? Just thinking that could have an impact on how pointy the car is......

[Darren Boyle]

Originally Posted by Danny Harrison

Im after these too. Looked into it further and looks like an end of july release. Part number is JCI2235-1 for blue and JCI2235-2 for black

I hope they land soon. No where is in stock yet, even stateside.

Both colours are en-route to us in our next JC order leaving the US shortly

[Allan1875]

Originally Posted by Mike Parker

Yep the JC bellcranks are due anytime soon now and I've a few sets on pre-order

Just going back to the setup discussion though Allan, how have you got the Ackermann set on your car?? Just thinking that could have an impact on how pointy the car is......

Currently working on my Dad's car just now, have just rebuilt the shocks etc. The ackerman is currently set to the holes closest to the rear.

[Danny Harrison]

Originally Posted by K-Brewer

I've just put the alloy set on to try this weekend ready for RHR

I was gonna try that alloy set too, but when I felt it in another car It seemed to have a bit of slop. This could have been other front end parts to be fair, but wheels had more side to side play than on mine.

Been holding out for the JC one since then.

[Mike Parker]

Okay I've a couple of things you could try, if you've built the steering assembly as per kit you could try flipping the Ackermann plate which alters the positions slightly.

Also it doesn't need much only the slightest of adjustments but you could possibly slacken off the front diff as well - But just in the slightest of increments.

[gazhillAE]

Originally Posted by Mike Parker

Okay I've a couple of things you could try, if you've built the steering assembly as per kit you could try flipping the Ackermann plate which alters the positions slightly.

Also it doesn't need much only the slightest of adjustments but you could possibly slacken off the front diff as well - But just in the slightest of increments.

Flipping the Ackerman plate and running in the front holes will calm it down in slow corners but high speed it will make it more twitchy.

There's not many high speed corners on a track mainly slower ;0)