Power steering rack needed
Power steering rack needed
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7 TVR

Original Poster:

2,589 posts

197 months

Tuesday 27th March 2012
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As per the title i'm trying to find a good power steering rack for my griff??
Thanks

Alexdaredevilz

5,697 posts

208 months

Tuesday 27th March 2012
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Id seriously consider using a rack off a different car eg polo, clio etc

Seems to me more hassle than its worth trying to get a good tvr rack,

Its a simple conversion IMO

Just a plate to convert the rack and different hoses

Failing that Peter has at least 400 racks in his garage all with play ask him

7 TVR

Original Poster:

2,589 posts

197 months

Tuesday 27th March 2012
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Already spoke to Peter this morning as he is borrowing the trailer, just listening to his attempts at sorting the problem is enough to put me of.
Have looked at the electric steering column option but from what i've seen so far the feedback is light and vague, although i was told a better ECU is now available! looks like i'll be retro fitting!

977

448 posts

213 months

Wednesday 28th March 2012
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If I lost my PS rack I'd go for the electric option, I prefer cars without PAS but parking might be a sod so it would be nice to be able to turn it on to park, and turn it off for the track...

Jammy Dodger

2,449 posts

184 months

Wednesday 28th March 2012
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leave your bloody car alone and just drive it !
(he says, contemplating adding a second fuel pump in case the first one fails/drops pressure)

wink

wadsapple

3,346 posts

216 months

Wednesday 28th March 2012
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I use a corsa electric one on the race car with adjustable resistance settings ACE

7 TVR

Original Poster:

2,589 posts

197 months

Wednesday 28th March 2012
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wadsapple said:
I use a corsa electric one on the race car with adjustable resistance settings ACE
Perry i have managed to lose your number! Could you call me if you have mine still? Thanks

Daggsy

899 posts

281 months

Wednesday 28th March 2012
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I thought that all the best Griffs (pre cats) didn't have power steering, still a Griff is a Griff and never a chim whistle

Jammy Dodger

2,449 posts

184 months

Wednesday 28th March 2012
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Daggsy said:
I thought that all the best Griffs (pre cats) didn't have power steering, still a Griff is a Griff and never a chim whistle
yep... power steering on a wheelbarrow ! how ridiculous is that ? wink

roseytvr

1,790 posts

207 months

Wednesday 28th March 2012
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tvr-chimaera-rolling-cha...

At its current price you could afford to chuck the rest away! Seriously though, split all the wishbones, diff etc and you could end up with a cheap ps rack.

Not connected with the seller ... Blah, blah

stevesprint

1,121 posts

208 months

Friday 20th April 2012
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7 TVR
I’m currently installing the Corsa B system with a modified ECU and road speed sensor from DC Electronics. In theory the system can be calibrated to turn off the assistance above a chosen road speed. Guess what speed I’m going to choose, yes, 0.5 mph. I only want assistance for parking and I certainly don’t want assistance at 70mph down the motorway.
Interestingly when I visited DC Electronics they had a touring car and a Caterham in their workshop they were fitting EPAS. It’s interesting to think touring cars run with EPAS although they use a newer and more expensive system than the Corsa.

I know you were originally against PAS so this might be the ideal system for you as you get the best of both worlds.

I hope to see your car at the Griff Growl
Regards, Steve Sprint