Chris,
The early types were rigid, angle changes were not possible. The 70-71 type
has the flexi mount at the box, this is still a spear type but you could
make minor adjustments at the dash mounting points - only 3/4" downwards.
The later type from mid 72 is a collapsible not unlike the modern day car.
It has a covering over the shaft that looks sort like ripples. The idea is
that in the event of a frontal impact the shaft will reduce in length either
if the driver hits the wheel or the steering box is shoved upwards. Without
an airbag these shafts are still a spear but a bit better than the rigid
type.
CAMS were making noises a few years ago about making it mandatory for
historics in either PRC and track to have the collapsible type spear
fitted - I don't think it got up though.
terry
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, 2 August 2000 9:58 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: more steering box stuff
when we are talking colapsable column what exsactly do you mean. I have seen
many types. My old 16 had a one piece ridgid column, and my new one has a
two piece shaft with a uni joint just before the box...??? Whats the deal?
I imagine I can adjust the angle with my new one by spacing the column from
the dash mounting points.
----- Original Message -----
From: Brad HALLETT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: more steering box stuff
> Quick question for those up in the know with Cams rules, the current
> steering column in the shell I am using is the old spear. As the vehicle
> doesn't have a collapsible column, would it be PRC legal for me to
fabricate
> a column, obviously to use a universal at the end prior to the steering
box
> and fitting a gear reduction steering quickener? (Plus my column will be
> chrome moly and a lot lighter)
>
> Thanks
> Brad
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terry & Heather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 9:03 PM
> Subject: RE: more steering box stuff
>
>
> > Thanks Richard,
> >
> > What about collapsible columns, as they still must have been Oz
> complianced.
> > And just one more thing - when was the last 510 SSS imported?
> >
> > tia
> >
> > Terry
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Clough
> > Sent: Wednesday, 2 August 2000 8:10 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: more steering box stuff
> >
> >
> > Terry
> > All Aussi 510SSS's were imported from Japan fully built, hence have
great
> > body shells.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Terry & Heather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Sunday, 30 July 2000 17:32 PM
> > Subject: RE: more steering box stuff
> >
> >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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