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Electric power steering for a 7.
Posted: 06 Sep 2012 11:35
by Hasbeen
For any one who may be interested, our local Triumph guru was boasting to me today that he had now perfected an electric power steering conversion for 7s & 8s.
Evidently the owner of the car is very happy with his new found ease of steering.
If any Ozzies are interested, let me know, & I'll put you in touch.
Hasbeen
Posted: 06 Sep 2012 13:47
by Workshop Help
What's next in life??? Electric toothbrushes? Electric knives? Electric bread toasters?
This is getting ridiculous! All these new-fangled, futuristic and completely useless gadgets and will NEVER be accepted by any right thinking consumer! Particularly AMERICAN consumers. I mean, can you ever imagine women anywhere throwing away their scrub boards for doing laundry? I know I can't.
Now, if you will excuse me, I have to hitch up the buggy to fetch some coal oil for the lanterns.
Mildred Hargis
Posted: 06 Sep 2012 14:44
by Dan B
Any idea what the eps unit he is using comes from, or is it an aftermarket part?
Posted: 06 Sep 2012 23:37
by Hasbeen
Sorry Dan, he was very cagey about telling me what the gear came off, or how much modification was required. I guess he plans to sell a few.
He used to do a hydraulic rack conversion, but thinks this is better.
I'm with you Mildred. As I pointed out to a friend recently, if I fitted power steering to the 7 I'd have to join a gym to get the exercise just driving to town now supplies, free of charge.
Hasbeen
Posted: 07 Sep 2012 00:15
by rgsSpider
Mildred...you forgot, horrors, automatic transmission!!!
Randy
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Posted: 07 Sep 2012 02:25
by jclay (RIP 2018)
Power steering makes my TR8 a dream to drive. It couldn't do anything but help the TR7.
Clay
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Posted: 07 Sep 2012 02:26
by Workshop Help
Must you give me nightmares, too?
Mildred Hargis
Posted: 07 Sep 2012 11:25
by mb4tim
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by rgsSpider</i>
Mildred...you forgot, horrors, automatic transmission!!!
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You should hear the grumbles I get when I explain that I'm considering a Ford AOD for my MGB 5-liter install.
-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com
Posted: 07 Sep 2012 13:33
by FI Spyder
Although power steering would help in the parking lot, it's light on the road. With that and an auto even the wife could drive it, but if I wanted a Miata I would have bought a Miata.
- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT
Posted: 10 Sep 2012 04:46
by Hasbeen
What a terrifying thought Spyder? The idea that the little lady would be borrowing the 7 when she wanted a new dress or pair of shoes fills me with fear.
Hasbeen
Posted: 10 Sep 2012 11:27
by Workshop Help
That's right! She should go out and buy her own TR7!!!
Mildred Hargis
Posted: 11 Sep 2012 04:48
by MCNX BFF
^^^^^^Amen, Sister!!! [^]
--Monica
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