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Re: Damage to steering rack from impact to front wheel
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/18/2005

Yes, many times. I've seen bent and broken racks after such an incident. In racing, I've known a few drivers who broke their wrists due to the feedback of hitting a wheel against a wall or another car.

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