Hicost Locost

Hi there
The car weighs just on 650kg, weight was not an issue as it was only built for road use and the main chassis top rails are from 32mm sq and round 2mm wall thickness tube. I think that the solid nature gives it the ride quality.
As for `locost becomes hicost`, this car completed, certified ($1800.00) and registered, cost under $15.000 kiwi dollars.
Yes there was a lot of work done in the shed rather than paying someone but that's what its all about.
Cheers
Russell
 
I had finally got the rad brackets sorted out ( mk4 :eek: ) when I spotted these 16" fans on the bay of thieves , anyway they fit the rad really well and with the mounting holes being so close to the rad brackets it seems a shame not to incorporate them at the same time. So its going to be mk5 rad bracket/fan mount combo







I just dont like the look of these fitting kits that thread through the finning.

 
The new injectors turned up for one of the systems, I am converting a 1965 Tecalemit jackson mechanical inj system to electronic bosch ,I need to get them up on the mill and bore the injector pockets to 13.5mm . the itb`s are 48mm.



Brand new old stock from 1965 :)



Bob
 
Some more goodies turned up after I gently stroked the buy it now button .

A nifty little pedal box complete with cylinders ,remote reservoir`s and the rear upright`s.




Also getting in and out of the bucket seat was a challenge for my ample proportions so I have jacked out a seat 50mm which I will take a mold from. So bucket seats for the bigger chaps will soon be available. There is nothing off the shelf that will fit in the 420mm width of the chassis rails.

 
I have been altering the Corsa epas today.

I attacked the steering column today. The motor on the epas needs flipping 180 degrees because it will stick through the scuttle if you centralise the unit.



I cut the bracket holding the motor set up to the column , you cant just cut the rivets out because they are offset.



 
I spun up a bung to centralise the bracket while welding.



And mig welded the bracket back on.



I decided from the beginning to run the column over the scuttle rather than through the pedals to make it less congested. The adjuster on the column gives 550mm floor to wheel center to 650mm floor to center , that will make it easier to get in and out





It also makes for an easy route for the steering shaft with no nasty angles, it all clears the headders by about three inches and the uj`s will have an easy time. The sharpest angle is 30 degrees. just need a bearing block mounted off the top chassis rail to carry the steering shaft.



 
The EPAS controllers turned up (thanks Keith) very neat :thumbsup:



EPAS Blurb

Corsa Steering Controller - NO KNOBS!

Microprocessor based EasiPAS - Electric power steering assistance, EPAS controller for Corsa B or Corsa C steering columns, fitted or being fitted to any car.

This product is ready to install. All you need to do is to connect an ignition switched +12V and install your own momentary push button on or near the dash. Colour installation and user instructions available in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Comes complete with microprocessor based controller, connection wires, plug to connect the Corsa ECU, installation manual. You will need a (momentary) push button to match your dash style.

Electric power steering uses an electric motor to assist the driver’s steering effort. The Electronic Control Unit or ECU receives information from sensors and decides which level of assistance the electric motor should deliver to the steering you desire. Systems give more assistance at slow speeds and less assistance are higher speeds, as less steering effort is required to steer when the speed is higher.

When you install a Corsa B or C electric power steering in your vehicle it won´t work correctly because the ECU won’t have or receive information from vehicle speed and engine sensors. EasiPAS solves this problem, by giving you the lowest assistance level at all times which is sufficient for most kit cars and/or rally cars. However should you wish to park, simply press the button and you get a minute of high assistance, after which time the system will automatically revert to the normal low level of assistance.

HOW IT WORKS

When the engine is started the circuit waits 10 seconds for the Corsa EPAS to initialise, other products do not do this! During this period it sends no pulses to the EPAS. After 10 secs the circuit outputs an engine rev pulse to let the EPAS know the engine is running, if the EPAS does not get this signal it turns off to conserve power. After the 10 sec start-up delay the EasiPAS outputs for 1 minute a slow speed signal this will give you 1 minute of high assistance to manoeuvre, after which time EasiPAS will revert to the default state of high speed which puts the EPAS into the low assistance state (as if you are driving at 45+ mph). So you always have this low level of assistance.

Rather than an rotary knob our system uses a momentary contact push button, like a horn switch/button. If you press this button the circuit output goes to the low speed/high assistance state for 1 minute allowing you to park. After 1 minute it automatically reverts to the high speed/low assistance state. Should you need more time simply press again for another minute.

Power steering columns are retrofitted to many vehicles. Corsa steering is particularly popular as the columns are small and can be easily obtained at a breakers yard and online.

Typical applications: Rally cars, classic cars, AE86, Escort Mk1 Mk2, 7 Clones, Opel Manta Ascona Kadett, Westfield, Nova, Minis and many others.

Note this controller only fits Corsa B and Corsa C electric power steering columns.

Warranty – full 2 year return to base warranty. If you have any problems, just contact us.
We ship worldwide. Most items are dispatched within 24 hours.
Average delivery times: •UK and Irl - usually 3 working days •Europe - usually 4 working days •Rest of World - usually 5 to 6 working days
Contact us if you need controllers for:- •Renault Clio 2 •Renault Twingo •Opel / Vauxhall Agila
 
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