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512 M - power assisted?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by pitbullforte, Nov 11, 2008.

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  1. pitbullforte

    pitbullforte Formula Junior

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    does the 512 M have power assisted drive?
     
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    uzz32soarer F1 Rookie

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    Do you mean Power Assisted Steering?
     
  3. B512M

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    Nope, but they are not heavy when its moving.
     
  4. F1 MONZA

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    NONE OF THE FERRARI TESTAROSSA MODELS HAD POWER STEERING.....MOST HEAVY WHEN IT IS PARKED , LIGHTEST ON HIGH WAY SPEED... NO AIR BAGS NO ABS... 1994 AND 1995 ONLY MODELS WITH ABS....
     
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    Yes, my 94 is very hard to park, but otherwise the feedback at speed is great!
     
  6. James_Woods

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    True again. But, you learn how to park with least amount of lock.

    Having driven both a Mondial and a 355 with P/S, I can tell you honestly that I would rather have the traditional unassisted feel of the Testarossa as is (both seemed more than a little on the light side to me) - and yes, I have other P/S sports cars.
     
  7. jratcliff

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    I guess you could always put a electric power steering module on it if you choose to.

    John
     
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    Yep, I'm more than aware of that. Merely trying to understand this thread. It's original starting post had (has) me confused as to the authors meaning.
     
  10. pitbullforte

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    it is power sterring i refer to.
    i have a 1992 512TR and the car has ultra heavy stering in low speed and parking.
    do you recomend those power sterring conversions?
     
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    uzz32soarer F1 Rookie

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    I have never seen a conversion completed but it would certainly be very interesting to have such a great car that you could actually park without popping a prostrate, yet remained perfect at speed as they are.

    Mazda also use an electrical power steering shaft in late models. Might be worth a further look.
     
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    James, your comments are spot on. I owned a 355 and the PS always bothered me, esp. at higher speeds. I much prefer the feedback from the non-assisted TR/M even though it is a bit difficult at VERY slow speeds.
     
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    Very easy to merely cut out the assist over a certain speed, say 30mph.

    John
     
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    thanks for the help.
    does anyone know the price of this conversions?
    i would love one you could turn off when the speed gets higher.
    thank you
     
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    $5950 just for the unit. Everything else would need to be custom install.

    John
     
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    thanks, it is indeed expensive.
     
  17. pitbullforte

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    can any one tell me where in europe those can be bought?
     
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    Power steering :confused: Next thing you know it will be paddle shifters because it is to hard to shift. Come on now, man up and drive the beast :D
     
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    I totally agree and you should disconnect the brake booster while your at it. Real men don't need no stinking power brakes. :)

    John
     
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    Be careful, youngster :) I been driving mine for almost 20 years but now less and less as I pass 70 and have some health issues so now I spend most of my seat time in my 430 or 575. Electric steering makes sense to me.
     
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    I guess I have 20 more years to enjoy my beast :D By then hopefully Ill be able to afford an easier to drive Ferrari :)
     
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    My uncle is in the same boat (71) and It's either get rid of the TR or see about integrating electric power assist.
     
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    +1
     
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    You wanna try parking a Pantera GT5S with 285 width front tyres!!!!
     

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