Power Steering TVR Chimera
Discussion
dog man said:
Can't see why not IMO.
What will it need...Steering rack, resovior, hoses, pump.
I'd think it's not too drastic a job
Been there seen it and done it!What will it need...Steering rack, resovior, hoses, pump.
I'd think it's not too drastic a job
Far, far better then manual, my only problem is I had a dodgy rack but now sorted!!!
At least you can try this one first.
pm me for details.
Barkychoc said:
I used the saxo / 106 electric pump on my conversion - you only then need 2 hoses between rack & pump - less sources of potential leaks. Works well.
Sounds lake an alternative plan!Coincidentely, we changed that same pump on my sons g/friends clio on Sunday and only £40 for the pump from the scrappies!
Will save a couple of bhp from the engine as well.
Any pics Barky and tips fitting?
Have a look at this
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I used a 100 amp relay with a power feed to the relay off the back of the alternator with a 60 amp fuse. I haven't really resolved where I'm feeding the relay coil from, its just on an ignition feed at the moment but I am considering changing it to run off the fuel pump circuit so it doesn't constantly run with the ignition on / engine not running. It takes a fair old current.
Got early start tomorrow so off to bed, but happy to answer more questions or drop me a PM if you want.
Forgot to say I actually did mine on a V8S but used a chimaera rack.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I used a 100 amp relay with a power feed to the relay off the back of the alternator with a 60 amp fuse. I haven't really resolved where I'm feeding the relay coil from, its just on an ignition feed at the moment but I am considering changing it to run off the fuel pump circuit so it doesn't constantly run with the ignition on / engine not running. It takes a fair old current.
Got early start tomorrow so off to bed, but happy to answer more questions or drop me a PM if you want.
Forgot to say I actually did mine on a V8S but used a chimaera rack.
Harrytsg said:
800 quid!!!!!Gerymor said:
Thanks for all the input - really helpfull. That kit on ebay is local to me so I've asked why he's selling - didn't it make the car better?? Bit worried..thinking electric pump onto existing system could be the way.
Can't put electric pump on manual rack!Can put electric column on manual rack.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/xforums/topic.asp?h=0... electric power steering&mid=159182
Hi NuttyFruitBat
I love your EPAS installation so much I'm in the middle of copying it, I hope you don't mind but think of it as a complement.
I also hope you don't mind me asking what is the distance from the original steering column mounts to the body of the EPAS and also how on the earth did you manage to weld the splined sleeve in a perfect straight line. If you are interested I would consider paying you to weld my splined sleeve or at the minimum spot weld it so I could finish off the weld.
Thank you in anticipation
Steve Sprint
I love your EPAS installation so much I'm in the middle of copying it, I hope you don't mind but think of it as a complement.
I also hope you don't mind me asking what is the distance from the original steering column mounts to the body of the EPAS and also how on the earth did you manage to weld the splined sleeve in a perfect straight line. If you are interested I would consider paying you to weld my splined sleeve or at the minimum spot weld it so I could finish off the weld.
Thank you in anticipation
Steve Sprint
slideways said:
NOOOOOOOOOO dont do it!
They seem to be nothing but grief, If you must I'd look at the electric retro conversion so you don't have all those leaky rack problems
i converted mine, well dulford done it, no problems at all, had the rack reconditioned and some of the tattier looking hoses so in effect its a new system, its great, much sharper thasn the manual rack, if you can get the bits do it! i got a good deal on a whole system from a bloke who believe it or not wanted to convert to a manual rack, so he had mine and i gave him 600 quid for the lotThey seem to be nothing but grief, If you must I'd look at the electric retro conversion so you don't have all those leaky rack problems
Do all these conversions use a secondhand PAS rack (rather than try to 'assist' the manual one)?
One of the biggest problems with an unassisted Chimaera rack in my opinion is the fact it's quite a slow (i.e. low ratio) rack. From memory, the factory-PAS rack is a bit quicker, which would be handy. For me, a power assisted system with the same ratio as the unassisted rack would be a bit of a missed opportunity.
One of the biggest problems with an unassisted Chimaera rack in my opinion is the fact it's quite a slow (i.e. low ratio) rack. From memory, the factory-PAS rack is a bit quicker, which would be handy. For me, a power assisted system with the same ratio as the unassisted rack would be a bit of a missed opportunity.
Chris71 said:
Do all these conversions use a secondhand PAS rack (rather than try to 'assist' the manual one)?
One of the biggest problems with an unassisted Chimaera rack in my opinion is the fact it's quite a slow (i.e. low ratio) rack. From memory, the factory-PAS rack is a bit quicker, which would be handy. For me, a power assisted system with the same ratio as the unassisted rack would be a bit of a missed opportunity.
the non power rack is not as sharp as a power rack but its still quicker than more normal cars. is the non power rack 2.5 turns to lock and the power 2 turns?One of the biggest problems with an unassisted Chimaera rack in my opinion is the fact it's quite a slow (i.e. low ratio) rack. From memory, the factory-PAS rack is a bit quicker, which would be handy. For me, a power assisted system with the same ratio as the unassisted rack would be a bit of a missed opportunity.
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