Classic Roadster Electric Power Steering

[MBE]

Originally Posted by bobcowan

I have been thinking about adapting this one to my BDR.



https://epasperformance.com/products...ic-rack-pinion

I don't know why this setup wouldn't work for my Classic Roadster too.
EPAS thinks the area between the dash and firewall is the best place for their Microsteer unit, which means removing the steering column and cutting it into two pieces. I would much rather buy their 1100 series electric assist rack that your picture shows and just bolt it in and hookup the wires. Otherwise mounting the Microsteer on my rack is my second choice.
Converting to a hydraulic Mustang 2 rack and mounting/matching an electric pump to it should work but it looks like there is not much room for that pump, I would have to look around for a "right size" pump.
I have sent pictures to EPAS yesterday of my steering column, u-joints, shafts and rack mounting.
I am waiting for their reply.

[Hotrod46]

Volvo electric pumps have been used too. I studied them before going the route I did. There are some that have integrated reservoirs and some that have remote reservoirs. The remote units might be easier to package in a tight area like a Cobra. The Volvo units have been used it drift cars as well. Serious drifting puts a high demand on power steering. If they will work for that, they should work for anything.

Yes, they apparently are pretty loud. One guy on YouTube mounted his in the passenger compartment and I think he regretted it.

The same guy that has the Equinox controllers also has a variable speed controller for the Volvo unit.

FWIW -Not really pertinent to this thread, but I did leave room for regular hydraulic steering on my car as a plan B. There are some reported issues with the all electric DIY setups that I may not like if true. The main one being sluggish return to center after a turn. If that occurs with mine, it will be going on the shelf and a conventional power rack will replace it.

Here is a link to the Volvo speed controller:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284900396770

No, I don't have any affiliation with this vendor. He just happens to have some neat stuff.