Power Steering on Chimaera

Power Steering on Chimaera

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nick crowder

Original Poster:

49 posts

256 months

Friday 17th January 2003
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Is it possible to install power steering on to a 96 model? If so who can do such a job and how much is it likley to cost?

or could it be done by myself?

M@H

11,296 posts

271 months

Friday 17th January 2003
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Yes - £1500-£2500 - A TVR specialist such as peninsular I guess could do it for you Have a look in the Forum Search History as we've done this a few times in the past.

Cheers
Matt.


>> Edited by M@H on Friday 17th January 12:39

tantivy

160 posts

259 months

Friday 17th January 2003
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Nick - just asking - but why bother? That kinda cash can be better spent elsewhere on your car surely? My power steering's nice, but not THAT nice. See other threads... cheers T - are you the only driver?

nickc

Original Poster:

49 posts

256 months

Saturday 18th January 2003
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Well the thing is i havent bought the car yet or test dove it. Should i let it put me of? I was just enquiring in case it became to heavy and it could be retro fitted.

I will be the only one driving so its just down to my preference really.

What is the unassited steering actually like?

Cheers

SMB

1,513 posts

265 months

Saturday 18th January 2003
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Unassited steering is fine, it's only at very low speeds you'll actually notice it isn't there. Let's face it people drove cars for years without it, and it's another thing to go wrong.

Best bet is to try both see which you prefer, it's as simple as that.

chris watton

22,477 posts

259 months

Saturday 18th January 2003
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Nick,

When I test drove the Chim I eventually bought, I was initially shocked at the non powered steering, being so use to it for years. However, that initial feeling soon dissipates and, IMHO, I feel safer without it, as the non PAS cars do not give you a false sense of security, especially going around bends or roundabouts. You can feel exactly what is going on at the wheels, and are more inclined not to use too much throttle, which, in some cases can spell disaster!
All in my own personal opinion of course

Chris

STEVE_HALL99

23 posts

263 months

Saturday 18th January 2003
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My t'penth worth is that non-PAS is better. I've tried both and the feel on my non PAS 4.3 is luverly, really nice when pressing on. With 205's up front and a light car, parking isn't too much of an issue...

simonrob

10 posts

281 months

Saturday 18th January 2003
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I've had my non-PAS chim for 5 months, initially I did find it heavy with worn out Kuhmo (205x60) up front. Just had them replaced with SO3’s (205x55) and its just as light as my PAS Audi, but with much more feedback. Unless you do a lot of parking in tight spaces I don’t think you’ll really notice the difference IMHO

Simon

shpub

8,507 posts

271 months

Sunday 19th January 2003
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I've had both and give me PAS everytime. Makes the car easier to sell on as well as PAS is high on the list.

As for the feel, just as good and the shorter rack makes the last minute adjustments to steering a lot easier and quicker to apply. Less steering input needed and it is a lot easier to apply and this makes driving the car on the limit a lot less tiring. The commonly held belief that you loose feel etc are not the total story. If you rely on steering feel to work out that the car is sliding... it is too late anyway. Go find somewhere soft to put the car.

Go try and make your own mind up. It is a personal thing but go into it with an open mind.

Steve