Fitting power steering to my Countach QV

Harry

they do jump a lot on the RHD cars. The feed comes off the front o/s wheel. It has to take a bad bend to get to the RHD speedo. The cables tend to break due to this bad bend and are a bit short.
I have had mine done twice or three times? the last time Colin fitted one from a RHD muira which is a bit longer and this seems to have worked although the speedo does jump a bit especially at lower speeds.
If you need a chat let me know. usual number 07831467360. Iw as going to go over and take the QV out for a run this weekend as weather still quite mild. If you need me to check specific speeds or do a video let me know
Regards
Paul

 

I have a new unit in mine, had gearing ratio problem.........now jumps around.

 

You do know that you can adjust the "steering tension"...make is much lighter simply at the rack.

Brian

 

Kudos to Maser for the effort.
I'm very surprised that nobody had done this before.

Another question for all the folks here:
Is it possible to lighten the clutch pedal in the Countach ? Imagine a Countach with a light steering and clutch ala NSX for daily city driving. That would be sooo awesome in my book, although many purists will hate the idea.

 

Wil deGroot has a clutch conversion for the Countach that changes it from a "pull type clutch" to a push type clutch. From what I understand, it makes the clutch much, MUCH lighter to operate. The conversion changes the master & slave cylinders, disc pressure plate and release bearing.

http://exoticars-usa.com/

Mike

 

I had to put a new clutch kit in my car when I bought it over three years ago. It is much much lighter than others I have tried, possibly 50% easier. The anniversary seems to be particularly heavy although my experience is a bit limited to about four cars

I am not sure if the OP has had the clutch done in his? But if we can meet up i am sure one or both of us will post the back to back comparisons on the cars

Paul

 

I saw your car this morning at the Maastricht Classics exhibition and although I prefer cars in their original livery I’ve to admit that only an eagle eye can see the difference.
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I see that vertical panel at the console is not mounted correctly...

 

Rear tyres available here

http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/345__35ZR15%20Pirelli%20P-Zero%20Asimmetrico.html

 

I think the OP is well aware of that - he has quite simply a very impressive garage!!

 

Not sure that he is aware...because if you back the tension all the way out you can turn the wheels with one finger while sitting still and would never ever need power steering.

Brian

 

Good idea. If that doesn't work perhaps he might try lifting weights.

 

With great respect to the OP, & yourself, but, exactly what has that to do with anything?

 

Front tyres are now available and the rears should be available in the next few weeks. I have been chasing them up with Pirelli who advised me that they would be making them as soon as the F1 season was over. I have not driven a countach despite buying one late last year. It was Harry's video of the 1200 mile journey that made up my mind about buying one as it looked quite easy to drive. Now I see that he was so traumatised that he's getting power steering. He was breaking into a sweat at times on those tight bends. I look forward to hearing how the modifications work out. Hopefully my QV will be out on the roads of Cheshire in 3-4 weeks if the tyres arrive, after waiting since the mid 70's to own a countach, a few more weeks won't matter
Keith

 

Keith
Glad to hear you have bought one. Was out in mine today. To be honest, there is very little else like them!
I hope we can get as many CT's together as possible this year, possibly at the Scottish Italian car and bike day on 12th August or any other ideas?

Let me know how you get on

Paul

 

Thanks Paul
I will keep you posted and I am sure that I will be contacting you at some stage for advice if that's ok
Cheers
Keith

 

Here's the discussion I was referring to about the 911 installation.
He seems happy?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/625956-installation-ez-electric-power-steering.html

Being able to turn it off and remove it back to stock seems crucial to me.

When it's on I wonder how well the assist transitions from low to medium vehicl speed?

 

Maser, are you happy with your electric power steering conversion? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on it.

 

Iso cars are known for their slow steering and I know of a few installations on Grifo's and Rivolta's, it makes the car much easier to park and drive, no complaints, just smiles.

http://**********.com/2011/12/power-steering-for-the-iso-grifo.html

 

Thanks for posting that one.

 

1. I suggest to do, I had a bad uniball which made the car undrivable above 100mph, it was trolling left to right and back like a drunken guy or a knocked out boxer.

2. Since the CT has a race like suspension this shouldn't cause much trouble.

Overall it seems to be a great addition, I regularly drove my car on the track and it was like a 5000m Sprint, exhausting in every aspect...

 

Thanks for detailing your experiences. Please do keep us updated about how you feel about having it on the car after a few more miles of driving.

 

Which months issue?
Did you get the geometry checked first? Once mine was sorted I didnt had any problems.
The CT has fully rosejointed suspension, adjusting it is a doddle.
But, like all other owners, would love to try it out (once I get my new clutch fitted )
Jonathan