EHPAS on a Bowler
Discussion
Hi,
I'm considering fitting a power steering box to my 100" Bowler primarily because the manual steering box is a little low geared which makes the car a bit of a handful at speed. Have any PH'ers used a Land Rover PAS box with an electrical power steering pump successfully? The idea is to turn off the assistance when not needed (i.e. once above walking pace).
100SRV
I'm considering fitting a power steering box to my 100" Bowler primarily because the manual steering box is a little low geared which makes the car a bit of a handful at speed. Have any PH'ers used a Land Rover PAS box with an electrical power steering pump successfully? The idea is to turn off the assistance when not needed (i.e. once above walking pace).
100SRV
Many people with racers have tried then, Astra, clio & pug and most, as far as I can tell have binned them. I've tried the Astra and Pug units. They don't have the pressure or flow of an engine driven unit.
I'm now using a Corsa electric column, which after sorting a few problems, works very well on 1.8 turns lock to lock. I am now using a rack rather than a steering box.
I'm now using a Corsa electric column, which after sorting a few problems, works very well on 1.8 turns lock to lock. I am now using a rack rather than a steering box.
A bowler with manual steering ! must be the entry level model, you can't be doing any racing with it then, unless you are like Arnie !!!!
About 25 years ago I raced a R/Rover with manual steering and everybody told me I was nuts.
If it's a proper car it would be far, far better to fit PAS with a "quick" steering box.
Do you want to sell it ????
About 25 years ago I raced a R/Rover with manual steering and everybody told me I was nuts.
If it's a proper car it would be far, far better to fit PAS with a "quick" steering box.
Do you want to sell it ????
Hi,
thanks for responses, I might go for a standard type setup but first I'll try replacing the drop-arm ball joint because that is a bit worn. I'm after better feel about the straight-ahead position more than reduced steering effort. The car is used for green laning and the occasional commute, the steering isn't particularly heavy even at parking speeds. I guess having the engine 10" further back than in a Range Rover helps...
100SRV
thanks for responses, I might go for a standard type setup but first I'll try replacing the drop-arm ball joint because that is a bit worn. I'm after better feel about the straight-ahead position more than reduced steering effort. The car is used for green laning and the occasional commute, the steering isn't particularly heavy even at parking speeds. I guess having the engine 10" further back than in a Range Rover helps...
100SRV
Try these guys for a quick ratio box......have one on my Defender and it transforms it.
http://www.adwest-engineering.co.uk/
http://www.adwest-engineering.co.uk/
Hi Bish,
thanks for the suggestion, is the quick-ratio steering box a higher-ratio PAS variant?
As the vehicle sees almost 100% road use (after all, green lanes are public roads ;-) ) I am a bit wary about this statement in Adwest's conditions of sale:
"The quick ratio product's unsuitability for use on the public highway is acknowledged and will be drawn to the attention of the businesses customers"
Is this due to the "twitchy" behaviour that could result from using this product or an inherent weakness?
cheers,
100SRV
thanks for the suggestion, is the quick-ratio steering box a higher-ratio PAS variant?
As the vehicle sees almost 100% road use (after all, green lanes are public roads ;-) ) I am a bit wary about this statement in Adwest's conditions of sale:
"The quick ratio product's unsuitability for use on the public highway is acknowledged and will be drawn to the attention of the businesses customers"
Is this due to the "twitchy" behaviour that could result from using this product or an inherent weakness?
cheers,
100SRV
Edited by 100SRV on Monday 19th November 19:26
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