Power Steering Conversion

Thor · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-10, 10:12 AM

Please bear in mind that the gear ratio of the non-power steering systems is much lower than for the powered systems. A 408 needs many more turns of the steering wheel lock-to-lock than a 409 with PAS. So it may be nice to have the assistance for parking, but once the car is rolling along, it will probably make the steering far too light.

GREG · #2 (**permalink**) 08-02-10, 01:36 PM

Yes it's a good point - the kit comes with a knob to adjust the strength of assistance. It would be good if it could be designed to turn off when second gear engages and back on again for reverse and first. The guy that fits a lot of these tells me that most people find a setting that suits all !

I know of two people interested because of reduced strength due to disability.

Is it something many Bristol owners would be interested in ?

I have never driven a pre 407 Bristol but I believe the steering is light.

Greg

Richard · #3 (**permalink**) 08-02-10, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GREG

Yes it's a good point - the kit comes with a knob to adjust the strength of assistance. It would be good if it could be designed to turn off when second gear engages and back on again for reverse and first. The guy that fits a lot of these tells me that most people find a setting that suits all !

Greg

I would be happy if it was set up with a cut-out at, say, 15mph.

I wouldn't say the steering of my 405 is "light" but probably typical for its time! Certainly I can live with it as is but with increasing years it becomes more of a struggle to manouerve into tight parking places. Certainly my wife cannot drive it but with some assistance she might.

I have asked EZ Power Steering to give me a quote and will report back. Incidentally they say that positive earth is no problem.

Richard