Power steering

[bobcowan]

Considering it. Maybe. Don't really need it, but thinking about it.

For $1,400, you get the Steering rack for the chassis. Seems like a lot, since I can get a new rack for an M3 for about $300, plus hoses, maybe another $100'ish. What am I missing here?

For another $600, you get the Coyote installation kit. Any idea what is included in this kit, and why it's $600?

[Grey 65]

Originally Posted by bobcowan

Considering it. Maybe. Don't really need it, but thinking about it.

For $1,400, you get the Steering rack for the chassis. Seems like a lot, since I can get a new rack for an M3 for about $300, plus hoses, maybe another $100'ish. What am I missing here?

It is an aftermarket rack (ratio unknown, could be 2.7 - 3.2).... I personally bought a Z3 rack.. 2.7 ratio and just got the mounting kit from Brian in Miami..

Kevin

[Mark Brye]

I have been wanting to get power steering added to my older BDR also. I think you would also need a pump, pump mount, res, pulleys and belt also. If there was an all in one kit I would have purchased one already. I just dread buying a bunch of miss matched parts and trying to piece it together.
Jay talked about putting a kit together a few years back. I guess I have just been waiting for that to happen so he can take my money - hint hint.

[Dwight]

If you run 8" rims up front and a 14" steering wheel you can change the steering wheel to a 15" and it will feel like power steering.

If you have room to increase the steering wheel I would try it first. Make sure your knuckles don't hit the door with the 15" wheel.

Dwight

[Grey 65]

Originally Posted by Mark Brye

I have been wanting to get power steering added to my older BDR also. I think you would also need a pump, pump mount, res, pulleys and belt also. If there was an all in one kit I would have purchased one already. I just dread buying a bunch of miss matched parts and trying to piece it together.
Jay talked about putting a kit together a few years back. I guess I have just been waiting for that to happen so he can take my money - hint hint.

Go with a KRC pump as you can change the valving to get the feel how you want it. Mine doesn't feel lite at all, but then again I have 315/30/18 tires on 18x11 rims....

Kevin....

[bobcowan]

I like the KRC pumps, I'v used them before. But that's another $600.

Do I really want to spend $2,600 for power steering? Probably not. Doesn't seem like a good value. I could probably do junkyard electric p/s for a whole lot less.

I think I'll skip it.