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Posted by: Randal May 22 2013, 09:39 AM
Anyone ever try installing one in a 914?
What I know about the racks is that the early versions are full time on, while the newer versions are only activated when you turn the wheel.
Also know that the units draw a huge amount of amps, so a negative. Like 35A when turning the wheel
All help appreciated.
Just found a good write up: http://www.rx7club.com/fabrication-250/write-up-mr2-electrical-power-steering-conversion-847818/
Posted by: Dr Evil May 22 2013, 09:43 AM
I am in no way against innovation for the sake of innovation, but what would you hope to gain by doing this?
Posted by: Matt Romanowski May 22 2013, 10:09 AM
I am in no way against innovation for the sake of innovation, but what would you hope to gain by doing this?
Power steering?
Posted by: Randal May 22 2013, 10:24 AM
I am in no way against innovation for the sake of innovation, but what would you hope to gain by doing this?
Running slicks in the front makes the car hard to turn. On a track day you'd hardly notice, but in an autox, where you are very busy, it's hard to be smooth and fast, given the input required.
Posted by: Randal May 22 2013, 10:26 AM
I am in no way against innovation for the sake of innovation, but what would you hope to gain by doing this?
Power steering?
Right.
Actually a Fabricator friend of mine just called and said he has used (on a Cobra) the electric assist out of a Prius, which is installed in line somewhere... you wouldn't need to change the rack.
Posted by: r_towle May 23 2013, 12:57 PM
I am in no way against innovation for the sake of innovation, but what would you hope to gain by doing this?
Running slicks in the front makes the car hard to turn. On a track day you'd hardly notice, but in an autox, where you are very busy, it's hard to be smooth and fast, given the input required.
Go to the gym
Honestly, I would like to hear more about this.
The older I get, the wider the car is becoming....which I suppose is the wrong way to do things...but money and youth did not add up for me
Posted by: Randal May 23 2013, 02:12 PM
I am in no way against innovation for the sake of innovation, but what would you hope to gain by doing this?
Running slicks in the front makes the car hard to turn. On a track day you'd hardly notice, but in an autox, where you are very busy, it's hard to be smooth and fast, given the input required.
Go to the gym
Honestly, I would like to hear more about this.
The older I get, the wider the car is becoming....which I suppose is the wrong way to do things...but money and youth did not add up for me
Yea, your right about the gym. I figure if I do 40-50 pushups a night for two months
before the Fall Enduro I'll be OK. Also bought a 330mm wheel, so that will help a little.
Posted by: Randal May 23 2013, 02:14 PM
There is a good write up here on the Pusus solution: http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/Hybrid17.pdf
Posted by: TurboWalt May 23 2013, 02:24 PM
Checkout ezpowersteering, they offer a kit for 914. I have no idea of pricing.
Posted by: Randal May 23 2013, 03:36 PM
Checkout ezpowersteering, they offer a kit for 914. I have no idea of pricing.
I've emailed them for a quote and will post when I hear.
Looks like a power assist steering box of sorts.
THANKS>
Posted by: TurboWalt May 24 2013, 08:27 AM
Randal,
Keep us posted on the price. I found a thread on the bird forum covering a 911 install. Sounds like a nice unit, but not cheap.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/625956-installation-ez-electric-power-steering.html
Cheers, Walt
Posted by: Randal May 24 2013, 12:49 PM
Randal,
Keep us posted on the price. I found a thread on the bird forum covering a 911 install. Sounds like a nice unit, but not cheap.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/625956-installation-ez-electric-power-steering.html
Cheers, Walt
Thanks for that bird board link.
The Prius unit is reasonable, if you know where to go, so thinking I might explore this a bit more and report back.
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