Couple of comparitive moans!
Discussion
Right,
the car is now MOT'd taxed and insured and driven just a little as I am unfortunately super busy for a couple of weeks.
So I need to ask:
Do Ultimas normally have any power steering (like a Corsa EPS column or Ultima option)?
Do they normally have brake servos?
Do they normally have self cancelling indicators?
I have a self built Ram Cobra with all the above but which should be years behind the Ultima in development, (I even engineered in spark cut traction control), so I was really wondering if my Ultima is unusual in missing the above?
Cheers
ps, I have a tiny steering wheel with wide wheels which does not help, what diameter steering wheel is normal?
the car is now MOT'd taxed and insured and driven just a little as I am unfortunately super busy for a couple of weeks.
So I need to ask:
Do Ultimas normally have any power steering (like a Corsa EPS column or Ultima option)?
Do they normally have brake servos?
Do they normally have self cancelling indicators?
I have a self built Ram Cobra with all the above but which should be years behind the Ultima in development, (I even engineered in spark cut traction control), so I was really wondering if my Ultima is unusual in missing the above?
Cheers
ps, I have a tiny steering wheel with wide wheels which does not help, what diameter steering wheel is normal?
Thank you all.
The point of Ultimas is truly not wasted on me, but I didn't intend mine as a track car, more a GT, and GT's need indicators, as do all road legal Ultimas. If mine had time based cancelling, or manouver based cancelling, I would less frequently drive for ages totally ignorant of the indicators flashing.
Paul, you are correct that I did not do much research, but at the price I paid it was a genuine no brainer for any petrol head! Research wise, I'm doing it now! Hence the questions.
For a dedicated track car I would go BEC. My Ultima is mainly for the road, so if I practice going to the loo before using it, the personal loss of weight would more than make up for self cancelling indicators. For me it is a no brainer and once I strip out all the fancy buttons and lights, an old mini or MG based self cancelling system works for me and probably be lighter. The Atom system sounds a good alternative, thanks for that.
I asked about the EPS because I wanted to know if they are normally used! It is very easy to engineer in a Corsa EPS to any car and you do not have to switch it on if thrashing a track, but it is useful for Tescos's car park where even the stig could understand the benefit. Before I fit it I will see what narrower tyres and a larger staring wheel are like. I am an ex tight head prop so can generally handle heavy steering and pedals, but at the moment, if the car is stationary, the effort required is ridiculous. It is good to know that it is not generally frowned upon!
Ditto the brake servo, I could not imagine heel/toeing the car as is, because of the difference in pressures needed. Also, I recently broke my back, both knees and shattered my left femur into 12 pieces, so rather than retire from the ownership of non-sanitised cars I take steps to ease my pain. Servos are my friend!
Thanks everyone. Angry trip planned for tomorrow so I will hopefully understand the car better.
Cheers
Ed
The point of Ultimas is truly not wasted on me, but I didn't intend mine as a track car, more a GT, and GT's need indicators, as do all road legal Ultimas. If mine had time based cancelling, or manouver based cancelling, I would less frequently drive for ages totally ignorant of the indicators flashing.
Paul, you are correct that I did not do much research, but at the price I paid it was a genuine no brainer for any petrol head! Research wise, I'm doing it now! Hence the questions.
For a dedicated track car I would go BEC. My Ultima is mainly for the road, so if I practice going to the loo before using it, the personal loss of weight would more than make up for self cancelling indicators. For me it is a no brainer and once I strip out all the fancy buttons and lights, an old mini or MG based self cancelling system works for me and probably be lighter. The Atom system sounds a good alternative, thanks for that.
I asked about the EPS because I wanted to know if they are normally used! It is very easy to engineer in a Corsa EPS to any car and you do not have to switch it on if thrashing a track, but it is useful for Tescos's car park where even the stig could understand the benefit. Before I fit it I will see what narrower tyres and a larger staring wheel are like. I am an ex tight head prop so can generally handle heavy steering and pedals, but at the moment, if the car is stationary, the effort required is ridiculous. It is good to know that it is not generally frowned upon!
Ditto the brake servo, I could not imagine heel/toeing the car as is, because of the difference in pressures needed. Also, I recently broke my back, both knees and shattered my left femur into 12 pieces, so rather than retire from the ownership of non-sanitised cars I take steps to ease my pain. Servos are my friend!
Thanks everyone. Angry trip planned for tomorrow so I will hopefully understand the car better.
Cheers
Ed
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