power steering conversion [Archive]

Dafydd52

26-01-2013, 17:54

Hi peoples, is it poss to change my R5 to power steering and if so how hard is it??

Nick k

26-01-2013, 18:13

some people are running power steering. Alastair is running a saxo electric pump with a megane coupe rack, but this is on his hill climb car which has wide track so the megane rack fits ok. A valver rack is the close match to the 5 rack. Drop him a pm.

andybond

26-01-2013, 18:47

Doesnt the Monaco run powersteering ?

Lewis

27-01-2013, 01:01

I have a spare valver steering rack if required, going cheap.

Goobie

28-01-2013, 01:26

Would this just be a case of the above steering rack running the saxo/106 electric powered pump with built in reservoir, connect the power feed and two pipes to/from the pump/rack and away you go? Or is there abit more to it than that? :confused:

B18ftMOJO5

28-01-2013, 01:47

Doesnt the Monaco run powersteering ?

Yes they do.

Chunk

28-01-2013, 13:31

Would this just be a case of the above steering rack running the saxo/106 electric powered pump with built in reservoir, connect the power feed and two pipes to/from the pump/rack and away you go? Or is there abit more to it than that? :confused:

That's pretty much it. You'd need to make sure the pump was on a Relay and only activated once the engine was started of course

Goobie

28-01-2013, 14:11

Yeah, I was thinking along the lines of a switched live relay set up. It all sounds to easy. :laugh: What would be the best steering rack for this conversion on a 5, Clio 16v option mention?

Jeff Ninebar

01-02-2013, 10:51

I've been looking at Clio 2 electric power steering columns. Not sure if it will fit under a 5 dash though and the mounting points might not fit either and not sure if it will connect to a 5 rack but might find a cheap one and have a go.

A place on ebay sells a controller so the power steering works...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400387665511?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181027314492?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Goobie

01-02-2013, 11:40

From what I can see that wont fit with standard bottom dash cowling, but should be do able. :)

Jeff Ninebar

01-02-2013, 14:35

I might find a cheap column and have a go then...:eek:

Dave Reed

01-02-2013, 14:41

You could also try a corsa c electric steering column ;) you can get controllers for them too

r5turbo2

01-02-2013, 19:44

Thinking about this for my r11t

w35ty

01-02-2013, 20:02

dont seem a bad idea mate be good if it works let know if it does:)

123-gtt

09-02-2013, 17:03

Not that I have any idea on the topic,but surly a Monaco rack would be the simplest???
Same car same bits no fabrication

Jeff Ninebar

13-02-2013, 12:10

You could also try a corsa c electric steering column ;) you can get controllers for them too

have you tried a Corsa C Column?

Dave Reed

13-02-2013, 14:08

have you tried a Corsa C Column?

Yes, I've fitted one to my fiesta project & I also know someone who has fitted one to a Mk1 escort.

Jeff Ninebar

14-02-2013, 11:03

I got hold of a Clio column and offered it up, the bolt fixings don't match so a plate would need to be made to mount it, not to hard to do.

I tried connecting the upper clio column with all the PAS part on it to the lower steering column of the 5. The lower section needs to be about 1-2" longer as the electric motor hits the heater fan unit, I need to try it with the clio lower column onto the 5 rack but they measure the same UJ to UJ, so unless the clio UJ sticks up off the rack a bit more its not going to fit without a longer lower column. An extended lower column could be made by welding in a section or finding a longer part from another car.

A fair bit of lower dash would need cutting back as well and the center vents would need modifying to fit the electric motor.

Going to look at the Corsa C option, but looking at pics on the net I think the lower part of the column will hit the top of the R5 clutch peddles.

I'm on a mission now though, so I will make this work, I think... :brickwall:

Alastair

14-02-2013, 15:55

Get a Clio rack, fit the r5 track rods. Bolts straight on.

Mount a saxo/106 pump somewhere.

Connect the pipes or get some custom from pirtek.

Run a 50 amp relay and fuse (embattled merc ones are v cheap) from ignition live or switch.

Job done.

I wouldn't bother with an electric column, too much hassle.

Alastair

14-02-2013, 15:55

Get a Clio rack, fit the r5 track rods. Bolts straight on.

Mount a saxo/106 pump somewhere.

Connect the pipes or get some custom from pirtek.

Run a 50 amp relay and fuse (embattled merc ones are v cheap) from ignition live or switch.

Job done.

I wouldn't bother with an electric column, too much hassle.

eBay not embattled ! Damned iPhone spell check lol!

Jeff Ninebar

15-02-2013, 09:33

can't beat an iphone spell check :)

Thanks for the info, will give this option a go next.:cool:

Lewis

15-02-2013, 09:44

I have some cheap clio racks if you require one? I found four in the garage! I just need to find the mounting brackets. PM me if your interested.

w35ty

29-08-2013, 10:41

Im after a clio rack.. Anyone? Can i use one off a megane does anyone know? Obv same year as mk1 clios.. Or the 1.2 clios? Same rack if any have PS?