Could it be done? Using say mk5 escort setup?

 

Ive seen it done on a RST but dont ask me how


Dave

 

i dont know why you would want it

 

Just to be different really Gareth, plus as an everyday car it is quite stiff!

 

i dont think it would really be worth the effort

 

didn't the old mk3 and mk4 escort motability cars have pas on them ?

 

Not sure mate.

Gareth its getting ready for a new rack, so i thought while doing that it might be a good idea?? Why dont you like PAS?

 

its not that i dont like power steering,, its the fact i dont really like putting different racks on different cars!

 

The Motobility Escorts DID have them yes - but good luck finding one

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to adapt one from a mk5 - if you knew what your doing I guess, unlike me

 

well thats what i thought, Ford did them from new, so they must beable to get the propper bits for you to do it

 

lol thrush i cant see them being in existence anymore. I cant see there being much difference in the mk5! Think ill have a look when the time comes to change it

 

 

 

We have done it




Worked fine with no problems and also helped with the height of the steering rack.

 

Can you give me any tips Jano or is it secret? lol

Any help id apreciate mate...even if its just a list of what ill need

 

We did use the mk5 setup but modified it obviously to fit. The brackets and mounts have been sourced from the Escort RS2000 and the pump and drive parts have been fabricated from another car . The old steering rack needs to be removed and the securing brackets need to be taken off the bulkhead to make room for the other brackets from a MK5/6. The height of the rack is the most important part cos if its to high turning is shite with big wheels or fast speed.

I have all the pictures from the car i think a few are on the site

http://members.lycos.co.uk/oddkidd/forum

Hope that helps

 

what about the rack from a corsa

there was a guy from a breakers on here who was looking into it and was gonna market it

 

Go down the gym. Be cheaper to join and less fookin hassle.

 

what i think you mean is a powered steering column ??> , these are motorised units that form part of your steering column , you use a small ecu type box and make it fit your rack and there ya go pas !!

 

yeah but i wasnt gonna say al the hard work as a guy on here was looking at selling em for not alot of money

seems a decent choice tbh and easyer to install

 

 

super grass

 

I was looking at fitting this http://www.wiringlooms.com/electronic_steering.html
to my S1 but decided against it as its going to be a track car and won't be needed anymore

 

sorry

 

hey not my money making idea, but if he cant afford to buy his kid new shoes its your fault, i think you should start the donation post