|
||||||||||
|
||||||||||
8 Nov 2009, 11:58 (Ref:2578217) | #1 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,981
|
Electric Power Steering
I want to add electric power steering to my car.
I think there are just two ways to do this: 1) a powered column and 2) a power steering rack with an electric pump. Has anyone experience of either or both of these systems? What are the pros and cons of each option? If anyone knows the current typically drawn by a pump (say Peugeout 106) and a column (say a Fiat one) that would also be useful. Thanks |
|
|
8 Nov 2009, 15:46 (Ref:2578304) | #2 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 819
|
What car are you running?
my saxo has eletcric power steeringon it. the orignal one had packed up when I bought it so got it changed. I'm able to turn it on or off independently from the rest of the car. |
||
|
8 Nov 2009, 16:04 (Ref:2578310) | #3 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,822
|
the MGF has leccy PAS - don't know exactly how it works, but IIRC it has a 50 amp fuse, and can still be driven OK with the fuse removed.
|
||
__________________
a salary slave no more... |
14 Nov 2009, 21:13 (Ref:2582052) | #4 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,523
|
One of the most common conversion is using the Corsa / Astra / Zafira unit. I've seen them in all sorts of cars. It's a powered column.
If you can get one from a newer car, or brand new if you're flush. Otherwise, buy a Bullworker! |
||
__________________
There is no substitute for cubic inches. Harry Belamonte - 403ci Vauxhall Belmont!! A 700hp wayward shopping trolley on steroids!! |
16 Nov 2009, 14:58 (Ref:2582854) | #5 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 679
|
What make of car is it as a friend of mine sells these kits for Mk1 and Mk2 escorts
|
||
|
16 Nov 2009, 21:41 (Ref:2583144) | #6 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,981
|
||
|
16 Nov 2009, 23:22 (Ref:2583222) | #7 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,523
|
I think he just said Larfia.
Why do you need power steering in such a svelt nimble machine such as a Larfia? |
||
__________________
There is no substitute for cubic inches. Harry Belamonte - 403ci Vauxhall Belmont!! A 700hp wayward shopping trolley on steroids!! |
17 Nov 2009, 00:27 (Ref:2583260) | #8 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,981
|
||
|
17 Nov 2009, 07:50 (Ref:2583349) | #9 | ||
Racer
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 165
|
|||
|
17 Nov 2009, 11:22 (Ref:2583447) | #10 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,981
|
Quote:
|
||
|
24 Nov 2009, 22:53 (Ref:2588708) | #11 | ||
Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 9
|
Use MB A Class
Hello
What I have used in some track cars is from the Mercedes A class they are strong and have good quality Regards Jan K |
||
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Electric Power-steer pumps | chevy34 | Racing Technology | 10 | 8 Feb 2009 09:07 |
Is Danica getting the power steering cheat | Bluewolf | Indycar Series | 5 | 26 Aug 2008 09:00 |
Electronic Power Assisted Steering systems | Alex Hodgkinson | Racing Technology | 4 | 8 Jan 2008 14:00 |
Power Steering: Mechanical vs Electric | Un0Turb0-WP | Racing Technology | 6 | 7 Jan 2006 00:04 |
electric power steering from a corsa into a nova | bucko | Racing Technology | 17 | 16 Nov 2005 10:19 |