electrical powersteering

blauwmarc · 01-30-2009

In Holland was an article about powersteering, electric! Somebody made a powersteering for his Opel GT. It's mounted under the dash on the steering colom. Piece of cake! It's adjustable and the steeringcharacter of the GT remains, only a lot lighter. He developed it together with a friend and they make it for more classics and oltimers. It became a great success and they started their own bussiness. And it all started with an Opel GT!

EZ Electric Power Steering

First opel 1981 · 01-30-2009

Thats a pretty interesting concept. I can't help but wonder the cost.

blauwmarc · 01-30-2009

Originally Posted by First opel 1981

Thats a pretty interesting concept. I can't help but wonder the cost.

prices starting at €1500,-

First opel 1981 · 01-30-2009

YEEEEOOOOUUUUCCCCHHHHHH!!!

Well, I know one upgrade I won't be getting. Can't justify that kind of cash for something that is just convenience.

Redskinsjbs · 01-30-2009

In their photo on the main page you can see the opel GT's roof in the very back

blauwmarc · 01-31-2009

Originally Posted by redskinsjbs

in their photo on the main page you can see the opel gt's roof in the very back

elec stuur 3.jpg

oppositelock · 01-31-2009

Electric Power Steering

A lot of race cars use these. Daytona Prototypes, for example.

Not cheap. And I don't really think Opels need power steering anyway.

yellaopelgt · 02-01-2009

A good idea.....but I have to agree,not needed for an Opel. For that kind of $$$ I think I could put it to better use on other performance upgrades.

blauwmarc · 02-01-2009

Originally Posted by yellaopelgt

A good idea.....but I have to agree,not needed for an Opel. For that kind of $$$ I think I could put it to better use on other performance upgrades.

Well... I just thought I had some hot news...

yellaopelgt · 02-01-2009

I thought someone on here was tossing around the idea of a Chevette power steering rack?? Not trying to pee on your campfire Blauwmarc.....a good idea indeed!!!!

Its just my personal opinion that power steering in a GT (my car) would be a bit of overkill. A bigger car might be better suited for such an upgrade. I'd be waaaaaaay happier spending that cash on a SSD or DSD set-up!!!!!

Motor Mouth · 02-02-2009

Originally Posted by blauwmarc

Well... I just thought I had some hot news...

I think for us 'European' owners it's a good upgrade and good news, i know it's been used for a couple of Manta rally cars in the UK, but not a GT yet.

It get's a thumbs up from me.

nickincrete · 02-08-2009

opel corsa electric steering columns can be found easily on ebay uk and germany. there are 2 types one slightly smaller than the other. i am going to fit one to my opel in the next couple of months. they are usually less than 80 dollars used. you must get a complete one with the ecu and wiring. a seperate kit that doesent cost much will then enable you to adjust the % of steering assist via a dash mounted dial. a guy in uk does kits for ford escorts on ebay look under kit cars electric steering. if you can fabricate brackets this is a much cheeper option

01-30-2009	#1 (permalink)
blauwmarc GT is my middle name Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: netherlands Posts: 610	Unanswered: electrical powersteering In Holland was an article about powersteering, electric! Somebody made a powersteering for his Opel GT. It's mounted under the dash on the steering colom. Piece of cake! It's adjustable and the steeringcharacter of the GT remains, only a lot lighter. He developed it together with a friend and they make it for more classics and oltimers. It became a great success and they started their own bussiness. And it all started with an Opel GT! EZ Electric Power Steering __________________ Whatch my pics at Flickr.com, not only GT's! http://www.flickr.com/photos/39209800@N07/

01-30-2009	#2 (permalink)
First opel 1981 Uber Genius Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 780 Provided Answers: 6	Thats a pretty interesting concept. I can't help but wonder the cost. __________________ Opel GTs are not GM products

01-30-2009	#4 (permalink)
First opel 1981 Uber Genius Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 780 Provided Answers: 6	YEEEEOOOOUUUUCCCCHHHHHH!!! Well, I know one upgrade I won't be getting. Can't justify that kind of cash for something that is just convenience. __________________ Opel GTs are not GM products

01-30-2009	#5 (permalink)
Redskinsjbs Opel Intern Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 513 Logbook Entries: 1 Real Name: Jay Provided Answers: 3	In their photo on the main page you can see the opel GT's roof in the very back __________________ J Swift Sincerely Flickr photos Videos

01-31-2009	#7 (permalink)
oppositelock Oldpiler Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 235 Provided Answers: 1	Electric Power Steering A lot of race cars use these. Daytona Prototypes, for example. Not cheap. And I don't really think Opels need power steering anyway. __________________ Be warned, it makes a mess and a lot of smoke so have plenty of ventilation. Trust me, it works. I used to restore old British cars. - Dave Clark current Opel stable: 1980 Ascona B rally car

02-01-2009	#8 (permalink)
yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 1,042 Provided Answers: 1	A good idea.....but I have to agree,not needed for an Opel. For that kind of $$$ I think I could put it to better use on other performance upgrades. __________________ What ...we got here...is........failure......................... to communicate.... Some men,you just cant reach...so you get what we had here last week...which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it...I dont like it, any more than you men...

02-01-2009	#10 (permalink)
yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 1,042 Provided Answers: 1	I thought someone on here was tossing around the idea of a Chevette power steering rack?? Not trying to pee on your campfire Blauwmarc.....a good idea indeed!!!! Its just my personal opinion that power steering in a GT (my car) would be a bit of overkill. A bigger car might be better suited for such an upgrade. I'd be waaaaaaay happier spending that cash on a SSD or DSD set-up!!!!! __________________ What ...we got here...is........failure......................... to communicate.... Some men,you just cant reach...so you get what we had here last week...which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it...I dont like it, any more than you men...

02-08-2009	#12 (permalink)
nickincrete Opeler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greece Posts: 3	opel gt / corsa electric steering opel corsa electric steering columns can be found easily on ebay uk and germany. there are 2 types one slightly smaller than the other. i am going to fit one to my opel in the next couple of months. they are usually less than 80 dollars used. you must get a complete one with the ecu and wiring. a seperate kit that doesent cost much will then enable you to adjust the % of steering assist via a dash mounted dial. a guy in uk does kits for ford escorts on ebay look under kit cars electric steering. if you can fabricate brackets this is a much cheeper option

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode