That old retro-fit power steering question again...

[ToneyCaroney]

Hi All,

I know this has been covered before but I'm looking for any new info. I'm considering retro-fitting power steering to the Griff.

I've spoken to the TVR specialist who looks after my car and they have quoted me £2.4k (for a standard TVR system) to be fitted while they are doing some other work for me (thereby reducing the labour cost).

I'm wondering if there are any viable (and less expensive) options and if anyone has any experience of them?

Note also, that my spanner skills do not stretch to fitting a system myself....

Any feedback, info gratefully received.

[ToneyCaroney]

carsy said:

I would imagine this is your best bet.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=147...

Thanks Carsy I have actually seen that thread. It makes interesting reading but I'm looking for someone to do the work for me rather than a diy project. I know about this http://tvrengineer.co.uk/tvr-upgrades/electric-pow... but wondered whether anyone had had it done or if there was something else? Cheers.

[ToneyCaroney]

Dollyman1850 said:

Why would anyone want to spoil a lovely direct feeling manual rack?? Do some bicep exercises…
N.

Because I live in London where a manual rack is a pita. Plus, my old chim had ps and I preferred it. Made it easier to steer without getting my medallions caught in my chest hair....

[ToneyCaroney]

Dollyman1850 said:

I find that having a well balanced manual rack without the dullness and overly light feel of a power rack means I don't get the car into such attitudes where I am having to correct slides!
mind you my Griffy is somewhat older



You modern TVR drivers do realise that there are nice girly sportscars out there where all the modern comforts are available from the factory!!

Tremendous beast there Dolly. Echo Phazed's sentiment there! Of course, if my Griff was a track-only car then I wouldn't be considering it. But it isn't and real life experience tells me that I preferred my ps Chim to drive in 'normal' circumstances.
I agree with Phazed too re catching a slide: the ps rack makes me (feel) more confident of catching it in time
Ps v manual rack is a no brainer for my particular circumstances.

[ToneyCaroney]

chim666 said:

When I was researching PAS for my Chim, I saw this ad and called them. They told me they didn't do the conversion kit any more, and that it was an old ad. Why the ad was (or has) never been removed from their website, I have no idea.

I managed to find a referb'd rack in the end, and had the conversion done by Neil Garner - a great job he did too!

How much was it if you don't mind me asking?