Anyone tried this power steering setup?

[busheytrader]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EASYSTEER-TRI ... 6016.l4276

I haven't been a fan of electric power assisted steering in the past versus hydraulic systems.

Adam



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[Chris Turner]

He has 100% feedback all customers seem happy.
I think Im going to give it a try.

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[UKPhilTR7]

I have seen this before and from what I can see it looks good and from what i have read, it works well. As yet, i have not had the permission from my wife to spend the money lol.

[John Wood]

Most cars have electric power steering today. Can't wait for someone to do an electronic handbrake conversion[:D]

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[dycecooper]

I fitted a Corsa electric colum to my TR7V8, best mod I ever fitted

[DNK]

I have been a follower of this mod a a big proponent.
If I had the cash it would be done.
Then the very pretty, newly rebuilt, unused, PS unit in my garage could go away

Don
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[dycecooper]

I bought the Corsa colum from the local scrap yard, £30 I bought a controller I think it was £60 fitted it myself free

[smoking joe]

I must admit this is something that I would be interested in doing, I cannot believe it is that involved,just a case of knowing in a bit more detail whats involved. dycecooper perhaps when you have the time
this would be an ideal item with instructions to add to the workshop section.

SJ

[dycecooper]

I have sold the car now so can't take photos but there are two ways of doing it.

I used the complete Corsa colum switches and all. Made brackets to locate it, TR steering shaft went into Corsa colum.

On Hugh's car, Corsa colum was stripped down and TR top half was grafted on ( this involves welding) retaining the TR switches and steering wheel.
In both cases you require a controller for it, this enables you to adjust how light or heavy the steering is and you can even switch it off altogether.

[john 215]

Hi,

I see that ' prackers ' blog he has a Corsa column to fit to his -

http://www.forum.triumphtr7.com/topic.a ... C_ID=20079

Cheers John


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[TRJIMBO]

I put the hydraulic system on my TR7V8 that is available from another company that makes power steering for classic cars. It makes the driving experience much more pleasurable. There are pics of it on Robsport's FB page. Would be interesting to compare the feel of it to electric power steering.

[prackers]

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Hi,

I see that ' prackers ' blog he has a Corsa column to fit to his -

http://www.forum.triumphtr7.com/topic.a ... C_ID=20079

Cheers John



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Yea, but I have no experience with them... yet, but a friend has fitted several to mk. 1, 2 and 3 escorts, TR6's, to name but a few, and reports that generally they work very well, but time will tell.

I am not sure if I am going to use the complete corsa set up yet or graft the TR switch gear etc. to the corsa column, I'll start with the corsa and see how it looks/feels.

I paid £70 for the column (eBay) and a further £20 for the input emulator:

[toneinblack]

theres a few corsa columns on ebay at the moment around the 40 to 50 pound mark, looks like there is 2 different versions tho, £50 for the column and £60ish for the control box that has been mentioned above seem a lot cheaper then the £500 on ebay but would be nice to see instructions for both.

[DaveB]

I put a hydraulic system on my Grinnall using a modified Rover SD1 rack (one of Rimmers recon ones), SD1 pump, custom adaptor from TR7 column to rack and custom hoses. Works great.
Advantage of the SD1 rack is that it is less than 3 turns lock to lock whereas the TR7 rack can be up to 4 depending what you've got so although lighter means a lot of turning.
Just my opinion of course
Dave

[paulheritage]

I'm currently doing the Corsa B conversion and have been taking pictures so will post once done (prob after the Summer now when car off the road).

The full cost of all parts is less than £100 but there's quite a bit of work amending the Corsa and TR7 parts, not withstanding the main issue is that the power steering motor bracket is where all the torque is required so needs to be mounted very well under the dash. Effectively the steering wheel is sending a signal to the motor to turn the wheels.

Cheers Paul,

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