P/S Electric Power Steering Conversion
Converting a EG or EK Civic to electric power steering?
I am looking for information on this topic, as well as a PIC request. Converting an EK chassis to have Electric P/S.
Does anyone HAVE electric power steering on their EK? Here are two links to information for those who don't really know what this is.
http://www.insightcentral.net/....html
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Technical/eps.htm
I'm looking for people who want to do this, who have it, how they did it, dimensions of power steering racks, etc. Id rather this be a informative thread, argue in another one. I'll sum up your arguements right here though.
Pros: Less parasitic drag (better MPG, a extra HP or two), less weight, shifted weight slightly more to the center of the car, better control, one less fluid to change,
Cons: Time consuming, not terribly cost effective, Slight increase in MPG and parasitic drag (below like 10mph but only if you drove in circles all the time at 10mph), probably no bolt on rack to do this, possible wiring issues.
But I think this is a good DIY that we could make. Come on, lets make this happen. Anyone got specs on the 7th gen civic Hybrid or Insight steering racks? I'm guessin on a 7th gen civic, this could be easier to do. Yeah I'll cut tie rods if needed, and alter some stuff.
And yes, I have searched but found minimal info.
I am looking for information on this topic, as well as a PIC request. Converting an EK chassis to have Electric P/S.
Does anyone HAVE electric power steering on their EK? Here are two links to information for those who don't really know what this is.
http://www.insightcentral.net/....html
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Technical/eps.htm
I'm looking for people who want to do this, who have it, how they did it, dimensions of power steering racks, etc. Id rather this be a informative thread, argue in another one. I'll sum up your arguements right here though.
Pros: Less parasitic drag (better MPG, a extra HP or two), less weight, shifted weight slightly more to the center of the car, better control, one less fluid to change,
Cons: Time consuming, not terribly cost effective, Slight increase in MPG and parasitic drag (below like 10mph but only if you drove in circles all the time at 10mph), probably no bolt on rack to do this, possible wiring issues.
But I think this is a good DIY that we could make. Come on, lets make this happen. Anyone got specs on the 7th gen civic Hybrid or Insight steering racks? I'm guessin on a 7th gen civic, this could be easier to do. Yeah I'll cut tie rods if needed, and alter some stuff.
And yes, I have searched but found minimal info.
my civic had no powersteering it was great. you should just take your powersteering out its a waste of space where you could put something there.
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