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  1. korsou

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    #1 korsou, Sep 23, 2005
    Hello people,

    I have an odd question here, I have a customer that has an 87 Testarossa and wants to add power steering to it, I know it sounds crazy but he wants if cause he finds his car hard to turn when putting it away in his garage. Has anyone ever done this or thought about doing it? Please any kind of info will be greatly appreciated. O by the way I am located in Spain. Thanks for the input guys. You can also reply to my e-mail address: [email protected]

    Yours Truly,

    Manuel A. Rosa
     
  2. Serpent Driver

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    #2 Serpent Driver, Sep 24, 2005
    Tell the guy to get a civic... ********...
    If he really wants this, you need to build a bracket so that a belt can drive the pump. Maby something from another Ferrari can be fitted?
     
  3. korsou

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    #3 korsou, Sep 24, 2005
    I agree with you, he also has a 3000GT VR4 and I told him to use that as his power steering car and leave the Testarossa as it is but he still wants it. I was thinking some sort of electric pump rather than a pump that is engine driven all the way to the back. Any input on this? Please I need help with this one.

    Thanks,

    Manuel A. Rosa
     
  4. No Doubt

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    #4 No Doubt, Sep 24, 2005

    It's easy to add electric power steering to the older F-cars...just not cheap. You'll need to order the entire electric steering linkage/rack for the Honda S2000 (or NSX, take your pick). Remove the OEM Ferrari steering linkage/rack. Adjust the Honda unit to fit (will require welding and cutting), then install the Honda unit from the Borla steering wheel down to the front wheels.

    Here's how it works: http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Technical/eps.htm
     
  5. GrigioGuy

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    #5 GrigioGuy, Sep 24, 2005
    It's a lousy idea.

    However, if he really wants it, the Acura NSX had a nifty electic power steering rack that might be worth looking at.
     
  6. No Doubt

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    #6 No Doubt, Sep 24, 2005
    Definitely. Nice unit on the NSX and Honda S2000.

    The cheap way to go would be to use the electro-hydraulic unit from an old Fiero. Electric pump for the hydro-pressure, so no belts or other additions to the engine.

    "You too can turn your real Ferrari into a Fiero kit car!" < /infomercial satire >
     
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    #7 steve f, Sep 25, 2005
    blow the tyres up a bit more 70 psi
     
  8. korsou

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    #8 korsou, Sep 25, 2005
    Hey guys,

    Thank you very much for the input, I will definetly look into the NSX/S2000 setup. Sounds easy enough to do, I still think it is a shame to modify a Testarossa in that sense but what can I do. I have another question, where can I find aftermarket wheels for this car, he also wants to save the originals and install some aftermarket ones. Any input on that?

    Yours Truly,

    Manuel A. Rosa
     
  9. judge4re

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    #9 judge4re, Sep 25, 2005
    You might want to also look at the Toyota Celica set up. And before all of you guys start harping on about "nobody puts power steering in a Ferrari", the Celica set up was used on the Risi 333SP when it won it's class at Le Mans...
     
  10. andrewg

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    #10 andrewg, Sep 25, 2005
    There was a write up in either Octane or Classic and sportscar last month on an aftermarket electric power steering setup
     
  11. korsou

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    #11 korsou, Sep 25, 2005
    Can anyone give me some info on this aftermarket power steering kit? Please any help would be apreciated.

    Thanks,

    Manuel
     
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    #12 andrewg, Sep 25, 2005
    Manuel

    I've sent you the information I have on the aftermarket kit, please keep us up to speed with the project if it goes ahead
     
  13. No Doubt

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    #13 No Doubt, Sep 25, 2005
    Please post it for all.
     
  14. korsou

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    #14 korsou, Sep 26, 2005
    Hello guys,

    Adrewg, I send you an e-mail asking you about the kit, did you send it to my e-mail address? I haven't gotten it yet, in any case thanks. I will for sure keep you guys posted on any preogress on this matter.

    Thanks,

    Manuel
     
  15. jaturon

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    #15 jaturon, Sep 26, 2005
    It is outrageous treating a lovely car like that IMO he is just going to ruin the car.
    Will his next project be F1 gear box so he doesn't have tolerate the heavy clutch?
     
  16. andrewg

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    #16 andrewg, Sep 26, 2005
    Ok the people who do the kits are, Jack Night Developements.

    www.jackknight.com

    They don't have the power steering setup on their site yet, however if you give them a call (+44(0)1483764326)/ e-mail they'll send on the details, its also in the september issue of Octane on page 36

    according to Octane

    at 5kg and 280x230x140mm its light and small enough to splice into the steering colum and can be programmed to give appropriate weighting and response
     

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