power steering

[Martin W]

im sure its in the forum some place but i cant see it?????

i would like to install power steering into my 260 and thought that the set up from a late 280zx would be ok , i think they have a rack on them and not a box type set up,,, am i right???

so my question is can it be done and what do i need to do it?????


thanks my trusty club
martin

[tel240z]

yes Martin late 280s rack 'n' pinion early ones box type yuk

elictric p/steering is an option check 900s thread on this

different racks could mess up your geometery

[samuri-240]

Originally Posted by tel240z

yes Martin late 280s rack 'n' pinion early ones box type yuk

elictric p/steering is an option check 900s thread on this

different racks could mess up your geometery

I wonder if Wyn will put these into production one day. Wyn ?

[Mr.F]

280ZX rack fits on the opposite side of the crossmember and operates on trailing knuckles rather than leading knuckles - once installed you would have to learn to drive in mirror image. Right becomes left and left becomes right...
Might get away with a rotated LHD rack but I've never heard of anyone doing it.

[SeanDezart]

Martin,

Over here we're perfecting Wyns concept and installing a kit into a 260Z 2+2. If that works, a few kits will be available for 240/260Zs.
Kit will have a dial for manual control of the assistance.

[rahail240]

Originally Posted by SeanDezart

Martin,

Over here we're perfecting Wyns concept and installing a kit into a 260Z 2+2. If that works, a few kits will be available for 240/260Zs.
Kit will have a dial for manual control of the assistance.

interersting professor dezart........

[SeanDezart]

Of course, as oft it was said upon mine PS - it's for poofs.........so, if you're a little bit different; walk this way........................The Ministry of Silly Walks

[bongo]

MX5 mk1 steering rack will work if you want more traditional P/S

[Martin W]

thanks guys looks like the 280 idea is out the window then, iv got enough trouble with my left,s and right,s as it is without my left being right and my o you get the idea
i like the sound of the mx5 idea tho as the rack,s are not that dear mite be worth a look, bongo have you done it???


cheers martin

[SeanDezart]

Originally Posted by bongo

MX5 mk1 steering rack will work if you want more traditional P/S

By traditional do you mean with a hydraulic pump running off the engine ?

[tel240z]

Originally Posted by SeanDezart

By traditional do you mean with a hydraulic pump running off the engine ?

Yes he does theres a rack and pump on e-bay right now

Martin google saburu forrester (yes thats spelt wrong with 2 Rs) and download the pictures may be of interest

[bongo]

Mechanical or electric driven, there are plenty of electric hydraulic pumps to choose from too

[SeanDezart]

Originally Posted by bongo

there are plenty of electric hydraulic pumps to choose from too

That's what I have.

[tel240z]

Originally Posted by bongo

Mechanical or electric driven, there are plenty of electric hydraulic pumps to choose from too

Interesting i like the idea of using a modern power rack and a remote electric pump probably running part time, rather than putting the assistance through a 35 year old rack most of them are worn now and in my case not designed to turn 235s lock to lock, dont think one would last long on a test bed. Hmm need to find out more about these electric pumps and how there controlled, maybe i need to fit a speed sensor to one of my wheels

Any thoughts

[900ss]

Originally Posted by tel240z

Hmm need to find out more about these electric pumps and how there controlled, maybe i need to fit a speed sensor to one of my wheels

Any thoughts

The cheap kits available atm will prob mean you'll fit and forget as speed sensing isnt available
Saying that its always handy to adjust feel with a twiddle of your knob