Yazza54
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 02:16 PM |
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Electric Power Steering
Hi,
Does anyone know of any good/simple electric power steering systems from production cars that could be retrofitted? (not to the fury)
I'm unhappy cos I eat and I eat cos I'm unhappy
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 02:26 PM |
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Corsa is very popular, mgf used to be fashionable. So many cars use eps now but it'll be all about whick ones you can get the controller to
work. Corsa mod boxes are readily available on ebay.
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carpmart
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 02:40 PM |
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Corsa is definitely the best option although prices are strong!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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coozer
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 02:41 PM |
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Corsa or Toyota Corolla. I used to work at the factory that made these and both are good. Toyota one is smaller and lighter but make sure you get the
ECU from under the dash. This is separate unlike the Corsa one where its bolted onto the column.
I have all the wiring drawers for the Corsa one if you need any help. Most Corsa's have tilting column where as the Corsa van has a non tilt one
so a bit easier to mount.
Both are not the current models but fitted to Corolla's and Corsa's up to about 2007/8.
Bottom column is from the Toyota, just given it away.....
Steve
[Edited on 12/2/11 by coozer]
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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StrikerChris
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 03:43 PM |
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Dont quote me but i seem to remember a 205 on the rally scene using citroen saxo power steering?sure they're elec pump,Dont know if its off the
back of the alternator like vauxhauls tho.
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Mike S
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 04:48 PM |
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I have a Corsa B electric column and a control box with variable assist knob.
Originally bought it to use on a Porsche 924 as they have no power steering. Car now sold so surplus to requirements.
Cost me over £200, but will sell for £100 plus postage if you are interested send me a U2U. Quite heavy so won't be cheap to post.
Cheers
Mike
There are more horses' asses in this world than there are horses
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coozer
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 04:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by StrikerChris
Dont quote me but i seem to remember a 205 on the rally scene using citroen saxo power steering?sure they're elec pump,Dont know if its off the
back of the alternator like vauxhauls tho.
I have a Saxo pas lying in the garage ready to go on my 106 (one day...). The rack is hydraulic but the pump is electric and sits on the front of the
engine. So because it has long steering arms that meet at the middle of the rack it may only fit Saxo's/106's IMO.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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DRC INDY 7
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 04:50 PM |
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Fiat punto had electric power steering as well
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 07:28 PM |
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Twingo elec PAS is popular over here.
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jabs
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 08:16 PM |
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Suzuki wagon R and vauxhall Aquila have electric power steering
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40inches
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 10:29 AM |
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I used MGF, small and light. Photos in archive.
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Yazza54
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 03:05 PM |
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Cheers guys it's for my dad so I'll see what he wants to do
I'm unhappy cos I eat and I eat cos I'm unhappy
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 03:33 PM |
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my zafira also has the electric power steering, parts are expensive though
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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coozer
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 03:38 PM |
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Zafira is part of rack still isit??
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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coozer
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 03:39 PM |
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Excuse me.. is everyone else seeing this??
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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bowood14
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 03:40 PM |
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I have all the bits from a Corsa B sitting in my garage no longer needed include column. ecu, motor and joints must be worth £100 delivered let me
know if interested
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40inches
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 08:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Excuse me.. is everyone else seeing this??
Yep! Not only on this thread either
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40inches
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 08:36 PM |
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Seems to be the second post in every thread
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smart51
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 09:21 PM |
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Can't use the Micra, Megan, Clio, Modus or Stilo systems as they need wheel speed over CAN and other things to make them work.
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HowardB
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 09:23 PM |
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punto system is very simple, and works inline with the column. An electric motor drives a worm gear and that delivers the assistance. The input is
derived from a torque sensor. They cost circa £80 complete column from a scrappy, from which the EPS is about 6" x 6" x 6".
hope that helps,...
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 15/2/11 at 12:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by HowardB
punto system is very simple, and works inline with the column. An electric motor drives a worm gear and that delivers the assistance. The input is
derived from a torque sensor. They cost circa £80 complete column from a scrappy, from which the EPS is about 6" x 6" x 6".
hope that helps,...
I still want to know how the motor can drive the column in both directions, but if you turn the column you don't drive the motor (at least I
presume you don't?).
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HowardB
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| posted on 15/2/11 at 07:03 AM |
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in the worm system it is possible to drive the worm by turning the steering wheel. in the early punto cars there was a parking assist button that
switched the motor on. most of the eps now are full time.
as far as I know the torque delivery is upto 50NM or so.
hth
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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Trev Borg
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 11:33 PM |
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MGF, light, small, cheap, simple
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
By that time, who cares.
You're a mile away, and you've got his shoes
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