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Author Fitting power steering to a non power steering car?
Corsalad87
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   17th Dec 05 at 11:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Can it be done?
marklawton
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17th Dec 05 at 11:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah, i think it can, but iam sure it more hassle then its worth
L33 LEG
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17th Dec 05 at 11:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
tbh id rather fit no power steering to a car with power steering
Dave A
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17th Dec 05 at 11:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
not too difficult mate, but not worth the hassle really. ive re-fitted a few ps steering systems and its ok if the engine is out.
jamesw
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17th Dec 05 at 11:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yes, fitted pas when i did my valver conversion
Corsalad87
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17th Dec 05 at 11:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
well as you know james / corsa808 the engine will be out
Dave A
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17th Dec 05 at 11:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
wont be too bad then. just find a car in the scrappy thats still got the whole system on

(and try and get a engine mount and power steering pump.)
Corsalad87
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17th Dec 05 at 11:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i can get the one hopefully off the car my engine came out of!
Dave A
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17th Dec 05 at 11:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just a thought mate, why not just buy a gsi in good condition? ive seen a few recently going for very little money.
Krammy
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17th Dec 05 at 11:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
*Jealous*
I like what i'm hearing dude! your gonna make your corsa into a total animal! Mint
Corsalad87
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17th Dec 05 at 11:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Krammy
*Jealous*
I like what i'm hearing dude! your gonna make your corsa into a total animal! Mint
timrud_
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17th Dec 05 at 12:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yes!

I did it to my LET, but did it wothout a pully, so no power losses

However I would not attempt the conversion unless your very very handy.
j10E W
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17th Dec 05 at 12:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i got a power steering system in the garage if any1 is after it
Nic Barnes
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17th Dec 05 at 12:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
could fit the ekectric one to the colum then wouldnt have to have the engine out. dunno how good it is like

if anything you dont want a belt driven pas system as tim says, power losses
Butler
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17th Dec 05 at 13:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I think it would probably be much easier and probably more advisable to fit a quikrak
Nic Barnes
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17th Dec 05 at 13:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
interesting thoughts on a quick rack fitting, easier and more advisable????? hmmm
Butler
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17th Dec 05 at 13:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
well thats what youve told me, just sharing your wisdom
Butler
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17th Dec 05 at 13:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I think depends what your using the car for, quikrak was originally designed by GM for use on the astra mk2 rally car, and thus ideal for rallying or track days as it provides less turns the wheel however PAS would probably more advisable for an everyday car as it is lighter and will be easier on parking etc
Corsalad87
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17th Dec 05 at 13:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Never heard of a quick rack??? any links to prices etc?
timrud_
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17th Dec 05 at 14:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Quick rack, I've considered one as well as the power steering. But I think they take a bit of getting used to on the road...

 
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