Re: [DML] delorean power steering??
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Re: [DML] delorean power steering??



Jim, the father of wierd DeLorean conversions turning down a 
challenge? 

Actually a thought that occurred to me was to check out a BMW (Z4)
electric Power Steering setup. The power unit is built right into the 
steering column, and the dimensions do not appear to be all that far 
off (sorry - no tape measure at the time). My guess is that in 
typical BMW fashion the controls are tightly integrated into the 
car's computer system so there would be a fair amount of detail work 
to figure out beyond just mounting it. And the power consumption is 
probably NOT insignificant. As an additional challenge, there's an 
airbag to figure out. . . 

Dave Swingle

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Power steering would require installing power steering/hydraulic 
pressure
> lines from the engine to the steering rack. You would also need to 
add a
> power steering pump the engine somehow. 
> 
> Then you would need to install a power steering rack in the front 
of the
> car, which would be difficult given the small space given for the 
rack. 
> 
> This conversion would be a pain, and would rob horsepower from the
> engine. You're probably better off getting a beater that has a 
better
> turning radius. 
> 
> 
> Jim
> 1537
> 






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