Thought I might chime in as I have been working on installing electrically assited power steering into My RF.
This is all as a result of Peter McKluskeys decrepit age an shoulder injury and my selfish need to insure he continues to be my wing man on the occasional drive into the country.
Anyway I found my self searching for a method of keeping the old bastard in his GT40 and will help him install the same unit to his DRB.
I used the column from a Holden Barina / Opel Corsa 2002 < 2004, and sourced the controller from (www.rallywiz.com - Electronic Power Steering Controllers - Opel Corsa Electric Power Steering EPS units, Escort power steering, electric power steering, Nova power steering kit, power steering column, electric steering column. suzuki wagon R power st) it is designed to work together with the factory ECU fitted to the column. I understand it replace the need for sensor feedback used in standard vehicles using this column and gives the abilty to vairiabley control the power assit.
The installation was relatively simple no modifications to the chassis. all the same mounting points have been used. The original steering column mounting bracket from the factory column is removed with a cutting disk transplanted onto the new column and I even have height ajust.
The rear bracket of the factory column is removed by drilling out the rivets and remounted to the chassis in its original position. I fabricated two torsion bars which mount off the new columns original cast aluminium housing down to the original bracket remounted to the Chassis using 8mm grade 12 socket head bolts & nuts at each end.
Had to remove steel mounting bracket at the front of the new column to allow the original columns bracket to be welded in place, also removed the steering lock and miscellaneous brackets. A brass bush is installed at the front on the column to support the bearing and sleeved over the housing just behind the bearing.
I modified the Intermediate uni's and shaft and reconnected the column to the rack and Bob's your uncle.
To be honest I haven't wired up the unit yet and have to source a steering boss to suite the new column but dont expect that to be difficult.
I can now use a steering quickner to change the steering ratio and hopefully will be able to use the 40 comfortabley in traffic and so will Pete even with his doggy shoulder.
I will post photos as soon as i can.
As a side note Jim C who is always happy to advise suggested when dealing with steering components to check the regs relating to modifiying original components, to have any welds crack tested and certified. He's not actually a bad bloke for a Kiwi.
Mick
This is all as a result of Peter McKluskeys decrepit age an shoulder injury and my selfish need to insure he continues to be my wing man on the occasional drive into the country.
Anyway I found my self searching for a method of keeping the old bastard in his GT40 and will help him install the same unit to his DRB.
I used the column from a Holden Barina / Opel Corsa 2002 < 2004, and sourced the controller from (www.rallywiz.com - Electronic Power Steering Controllers - Opel Corsa Electric Power Steering EPS units, Escort power steering, electric power steering, Nova power steering kit, power steering column, electric steering column. suzuki wagon R power st) it is designed to work together with the factory ECU fitted to the column. I understand it replace the need for sensor feedback used in standard vehicles using this column and gives the abilty to vairiabley control the power assit.
The installation was relatively simple no modifications to the chassis. all the same mounting points have been used. The original steering column mounting bracket from the factory column is removed with a cutting disk transplanted onto the new column and I even have height ajust.
The rear bracket of the factory column is removed by drilling out the rivets and remounted to the chassis in its original position. I fabricated two torsion bars which mount off the new columns original cast aluminium housing down to the original bracket remounted to the Chassis using 8mm grade 12 socket head bolts & nuts at each end.
Had to remove steel mounting bracket at the front of the new column to allow the original columns bracket to be welded in place, also removed the steering lock and miscellaneous brackets. A brass bush is installed at the front on the column to support the bearing and sleeved over the housing just behind the bearing.
I modified the Intermediate uni's and shaft and reconnected the column to the rack and Bob's your uncle.
To be honest I haven't wired up the unit yet and have to source a steering boss to suite the new column but dont expect that to be difficult.
I can now use a steering quickner to change the steering ratio and hopefully will be able to use the 40 comfortabley in traffic and so will Pete even with his doggy shoulder.
I will post photos as soon as i can.
As a side note Jim C who is always happy to advise suggested when dealing with steering components to check the regs relating to modifiying original components, to have any welds crack tested and certified. He's not actually a bad bloke for a Kiwi.
Mick
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