Power Steering Conversions
Discussion
phazed said:
The column is the same,the short splined shaft in the wheel arch is shorter with different ujs.
TVR Ps racks without any play in them are rare and breakers sell them for about a grand.
The Scooby conversion works well, i have that on my 4.6.
Having had four rebuilds on my TVR rack there's no way I'd intentionally fit one. I'd go down the Scooby route if mine ever plays up again...TVR Ps racks without any play in them are rare and breakers sell them for about a grand.
The Scooby conversion works well, i have that on my 4.6.
As mentioned before, I would also look into the Subaru alternative rack.
I find that the power steering is excellent parking and driving in town, also very quick to react if caught out on a slippery surface. However on the open road it lacks any 'feel' and is very light. All in all I prefer it but not everyone would.
Hedgehopper
765 posts
124 months
[report] [news] Saturday 29th March
I have just done this to my Griff 500 but wouldn't be any difference to yours. As you mention retrofit I assume you mean fitting a TVR hydraulic rack rather than an electric column.
You will need the following...
TVR hydraulic rack.
Hydraulic pump and mounting plate (use existing pulley).
Hydraulic hose kit (Johnny Zubak on P/H spares list).
Fluid reservoir + mounting bracket (make your own).
New lower column of correct length
New lower u/j to mate rack to new column.
1 litre ATF 220 fluid.
These parts, depending on where you source them will cost you £300.00 or so plus the cost of a rack.
I have recently read that Central TVR have new/old stock racks?
Hope this helps.
I find that the power steering is excellent parking and driving in town, also very quick to react if caught out on a slippery surface. However on the open road it lacks any 'feel' and is very light. All in all I prefer it but not everyone would.
Hedgehopper
765 posts
124 months
[report] [news] Saturday 29th March
I have just done this to my Griff 500 but wouldn't be any difference to yours. As you mention retrofit I assume you mean fitting a TVR hydraulic rack rather than an electric column.
You will need the following...
TVR hydraulic rack.
Hydraulic pump and mounting plate (use existing pulley).
Hydraulic hose kit (Johnny Zubak on P/H spares list).
Fluid reservoir + mounting bracket (make your own).
New lower column of correct length
New lower u/j to mate rack to new column.
1 litre ATF 220 fluid.
These parts, depending on where you source them will cost you £300.00 or so plus the cost of a rack.
I have recently read that Central TVR have new/old stock racks?
Hope this helps.
I've been in touch with Racing Green recently about this and they no longer offer it. I don't know why they don't change their website as the response stated that development plans stalled due to a lack of suitable PS racks.
Lloyd Specialist Developments in Warminster will do you a bespoke one (strongly condsidering it myself) but it still ain't cheap. (Cheaper than Racing Green though) If your car's a keeper it may be worth considering in the long run. I've had email contact with one very satisfied customer.
Lloyd Specialist Developments in Warminster will do you a bespoke one (strongly condsidering it myself) but it still ain't cheap. (Cheaper than Racing Green though) If your car's a keeper it may be worth considering in the long run. I've had email contact with one very satisfied customer.
Very similar to RG offer - http://tvrengineer.co.uk/tvr-upgrades/electric-pow...
Though also think the Subaru option is well worth investigating.
Though also think the Subaru option is well worth investigating.
dod said:
Very similar to RG offer - http://tvrengineer.co.uk/tvr-upgrades/electric-pow...
Though also think the Subaru option is well worth investigating.
Engineer1949 rack is adjustable so you can have a better feel on track days and spirited driving . Though also think the Subaru option is well worth investigating.
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