Power Steering assist

mrud · #1 (**permalink**) 11-10-2003, 07:43 AM

I know a couple of people had steering assist installed on your ERA,s. How do you like? I am having a 427 SO built by ERA and am considering this option.
Would like to hear some input.
Regards,
MRUD

RICK LAKE · #2 (**permalink**) 11-12-2003, 09:31 AM

MRUD I love mine. It's a great idea. Bob P. engineered mine and Head builder Doug made it fit and works great. Thanks to both. Peter P. is still debaiting it. Right Pete.

Works for me. I spelled debate the right way for Pete

Rick Lake

ERA649 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 04:24 PM

Mrud,
I don't think you need power steering, I don't have it.

strictlypersonl · #4 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 04:39 AM

For the past year or two we've offered a manual steering gear with a little more mechanical advantage (and I think it's got a little less internal friction too...). The lock-to-lock is 3.1 turns as opposed to the old gear's 2.7 turns. Since our turning circle is quite small, it doesn't feel slow at all. Except for zero-speed parking maneuvers, it's very light. The only time I might recommend assisted steering is for someone doing Solo Events (with the quicker ratio) and who doesn't have my upper body strength.

RICK LAKE · #5 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 05:25 AM

Strictlypersonal Mr. personal Next time I see you, you will get a nice HUG.

Rick Lake

DonC · #6 (**permalink**) 11-22-2003, 08:13 AM

Now that's something to look forward to.
DonC