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  1. tryptomine

    tryptomine Formula Junior

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    does 1994 , 512 TR have power steering ?
    cause on my F355 incan turn the sterring wheel much easier , even on F40 its easier then on 512 TR , is it ok ?

    thanks
     
  2. MM355

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    No TR's came with power steering.

    Home

    These guys offer electric power steering
     
  3. tryptomine

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    Thanks , just think maybe its not working lol ;)))
    Thats why i asked ;)
     
  4. Red Sled

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    512TR steering noticeably heavier at low speeds than F40. Also, the turning circle is wider than the F40 just to compound the manoeuvring effort. EZ Steering is a good option - I have in on an older car, and you can adjust the level of assistance electrically which means you can use it for low speeds only if you want.
     
  5. Philwozza

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    Ask Melvok, he fitted a unit to his and was really happy with it..

    Phil
     
  6. Melvok

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    Correct ! I had this set installed as first prototype ! :D

    Best investment in my 512TR !

    But more people here imported it; it may be sold in USA by now ?

    Read this thread completely please and you find conclusions about the powersteering for this nice firm !

    But cannot find the actual large thread about the powersteering here ... go and search ! More USA friends use it ... :)
     
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  7. JogDog78

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    After some machine work, I got the physical unit installed. Now I need to wire it. Easiest way to connect to red/black wire to speedometer?
     
  8. Melvok

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    Sorry, too long ago ….

    But please post photo's of your work; it will/may be valuable to many others here :)
     
  9. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

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    Why would u do that...it’s really not that hard to drive even without power steering once it gets rolling.


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  10. VColin

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    I've seen power steering modifications that are only active up to 15 mph, with the power steering turning off above those speeds. That should give you a true steering feel "at speed". Seems like if the lack of power steering keeps someone from being able to enjoy the car, then it's not a bad idea. I used to drive a 3890 pound Lexus LS400 in which the power steering didn't work. That was soooooo much harder to drive at low speed than the 512 TR. I was surprised to find that the 512 TR was only about 1 larger person lighter at 3650 pounds. It feels much lighter.
     
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    Steering lighter, engine in rear!
     
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  12. Natkingcolebasket69

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    The tr family is rather heavy but not behind the wheels for sure!
    I still think its to this day the nicest ferrari with the f40.


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  13. Melvok

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    The set, mentionned by me in above post, is fully changable to exactly your needs ! I had assisantce until 75 kms/hr to get around most roundabouts.

    No more assistnce at higher speed ... but as mentionned, it can be set to your wishes by yourself by one potentiometer only :)
     
  14. silvergts1998

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    Hi Melvin, how much is that electric steering?
     

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