steering box

[RFord888]

Looks like we are going to make it to 10, which means I'll place the order next Tuesday.

 

Details to follow

[2002inseattle]

Guys, sorry to jump in so late on this.  I was wondering if you ever followed through and bought 10+ of these kits.  I'd live to purchase one too since I'm having similar issue to all of you with steering play, and worse comes to worse I'd love to have a spare steering box for the long term.  Also, has anyone else installed the new box? Thoughts?

[Moto Carlo]

I also would like to hear a price, if the upgraded steering box source proves to still be good in these strange times..

[RFord888]

The thread has notes in answer to your question(s). Suffice to say two extremely knowledgeable 02 mechanics bought them. 
 

I charged $325 plus shipping. You can buy them directly for about $450. I doubt I will do another “buy” but if I do, I will post here. 
 

also Ireland is working with the manufacturer for quick ratio gearing but they will have an exclusive. 

[Moto Carlo]

I know this is an old thread. Thanks for the quick reply.
( My attention was drawn away by an old Porsche I have been restoring, but now it is back on the 02. )

Edited August 4, 2020 by Moto Carlo

[2002inseattle]

+1 appreciate the follow up.  Good to hear these are worth it, I'm going to reach out to them and purchase one.  Moto Carlo, let me know if you're planning on doing the same, I might do a repeat of what RFord did and see if we can do anothe 10+ unit purchase.

[Moto Carlo]

Thanks Seattle, I am going to drag my feet and see if IE comes up with a 'close ratio' version. That is really what I am hoping for-  more responsive. But if you order a box , I'l certainly like to know how it goes. ... in case IE never makes it happen. Thanks for reaching out. Good luck.

[0257]

Unless I find a different solution sooner, I’d be in for one of these kits as well. Great thread!

[0257]

Btw, does a red/orange steering box cover suggest it’s a close ratio box?

 

[Harvanj]

The refresh kit is very good quality and complete. My replacement box is finished, had it vapor blasted before putting thinks back together. Don’t have a final result yet, I won’t install until the car is down for the winter months.

[PaulTWinterton]

18 minutes ago, 0257 said:

Btw, does a red/orange steering box cover suggest it’s a close ratio box?

 

Yes. the originals were painted red.

[0257]

Somebody got jiggy and painted my cap red.  But it’s a 171, alas.

[ray_]

6 hours ago, PaulTWinterton said:

 

Yes. the originals were painted red.

The ̶c̶a̶p̶s̶  plugs are all red AFAIK, that does not indicate the box is QR.

 

The QR boxes have the correct part number.

 

BTW for all of you salivating over QR boxes, I ran one on the street for a few years. Meh.

 

Cheers,

Edited September 7, 2020 by ray_

['76mintgrün'02]

24 minutes ago, ray_ said:

The plugs are all red AFAIK, that does not indicate the box is QR.

 

I fixed that for you, Ray.

 

Often the two words are used interchangeably. Caps, however, push or thread over the outside of a part, while plugs push or thread inside the part.

[ray_]

51 minutes ago, '76mintgrün'02 said:

 

I fixed that for you, Ray.

 

 

I bet your favourite percussion instrument is piano.

 

But I prefer the harpsichord!

 

;-)