Power steering retro fit.?

[TailEndCharlie]

Hi folks.
Im contemplating getting a Chimaera , and looking at one that has no power steering.
Just wondered how easy it is to retro fit the power rack.?
Are they powered from a pump driven unit from the flywheel, or are they electrical.?
Ta.

Edited by TailEndCharlie on Friday 20th November 23:41

[N7GTX]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=139...

Its all in the link. There are several electrical options too including a Corsa and a Scooby. Lots of pics:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=tvr+chimaera+pow...

[simonwedge]

Mine doesn't have PAS and while at first the steering felt impossibly heavy at parking speeds you really do soon get used to it. It's still quite low geared meaning that you have some wheel twirling to do on really tight corners but overall it's fine. Just saying.

[phazed]

I accept the above but drive both.

I converted mine and it is like night and day.

None PS is OK but PS makes the whole car feel up to date and a more pleasurable drive.

All IMHO.

[Barkychoc]

I converted a V8S with a chim rack and an electric peugeot / citroen pump as per the later model TVR's.

PM if you need anyting, there is a chassis mod you need to make to the mounting points for the added bulk of the rack, I have pics somewhere if you need me to clarify it.

[WinstonWolf]

Don't bother fitting the TVR rack, it's st. Fit the Scooby one, it's as easy and far more reliable.

[ChimpOnGas]

TailEndCharlie said:

Hi folks.
Im contemplating getting a Chimeara , and looking at one that has no power steering.
Just wondered how easy it is to retro fit the power rack.?
Are they powered from a pump driven unit from the flywheel, or are they electrical.?
Ta.

If you chose in future to do away with the rather outdated Lucas 14CUX fuel injection and distributor and replace it all with the far superior Canems engine management system you get the opportunity to upgrade your manual rack to speed sensitive electric assisted steering.

Output 2 can be configured to provide a fixed frequency output in the range of 50 to 400 Hz allowing you to use it to interface with a Vauxhall Corsa electric power steering module which is becoming a common conversion on modified vehicles.

Changing the output frequency adjusts the amount of assistance when steering, it's a clever fluid free speed sensitive system that works with your existing manual rack and comes as a nice little bonus with the Canems engine management system. A system that also gives you enhanced reliability, better throttle response, improved performance and far superior fuel economy.

Not to mention opening the doors to other developments like dual fuel (petrol/LPG) or performance related temptations like forced induction

The Canems system is the platform that grows with you and allows you to gradually develop your TVR to suit your objectives.

Or you could just wait for a power steering Chimaera to come up for sale....

[carsy]

I would imagine the scooby power steering mod is a lot easier to fit than the corsa electric column.

[N7GTX]

phazed said:

I accept the above but drive both.

I converted mine and it is like night and day.

None PS is OK but PS makes the whole car feel up to date and a more pleasurable drive.

All IMHO.

So which one is you?

[pb450]

Agree with phazed, night and day. Mine is retro fit electric PAS from a Suzuki Wagon R. (Please don't google images of this vehicle, it's too embarrassing.)

The unit is compact and fits well up under the dash. All done by those nice fellows at Lloyd Specualist Developments. Never looked back since.

[jesfirth]

My tvr pas rack leaks like a sieve. I really can't be bothered with refurbishing it again after only 2 years. Are there any specialists who do the Subaru rack conversion. I don't want to do it myself.

[phazed]

I believe Topcats did 7TVRs griff conversion.

[jesfirth]

phazed said:

I believe Topcats did 7TVRs griff conversion.

Thanks. I will speak to warren. They converted my car from manual rack to pas rack 5 years ago and do a lovely job.

[phazed]

Jes, it really isn't a difficult job.

Did you follow the chim/scooby rack thread?

[mk1fan]

Has anyone thought about fitting the electric rack from an S2000?

[TailEndCharlie]

phazed said:

Jes, it really isn't a difficult job.

Did you follow the chim/scooby rack thread?

Am i missing something , but where is the linky to this thread.?
Ta.

[carsy]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

And

http://www.pistonheads.com/Gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[N7GTX]

TailEndCharlie said:

phazed said:

Jes, it really isn't a difficult job.

Did you follow the chim/scooby rack thread?

Am i missing something , but where is the linky to this thread.?
Ta.

Should have gone to Specsavers. Post 2.

[jesfirth]

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phazed said:

Jes, it really isn't a difficult job.

Did you follow the chim/scooby rack thread?

Peter thanks for the help. Everything undone and just about removed. One final question. I have undone the steering column UJ's and despite using releasing oil can't get the rod splines so slip out of the UJ. I have tried gentle persuasion, a screwdriver in the joint and tapping with a light hammer but no joy. Before I resort to using a larger hammer which I don't want to do, is there a trick to this or is it just brute force and ignorance.

[phazed]

Wedge it own and a bigger hammer!

A bit of heat might help.