Electric Power Steering - What options are available

[Rasteirinho]

Hi,

I bought a Quaife quick steering rack and pinion.
I think that after fitting it, the steering will get very heavy to handle, especially during parking and low speed manouevres.

My idea is to install a electric power steering (electric column).

Anyone knows what electric steering columns are available?

I read somewhere that the Corsa C units are easy to install. Anyone ever tried it?

Thank you.

Regards,
Pedro

[Rasteirinho]

Well, after some googling i found the Yaris P9 steering column can be fitted into the AE86

However it has to be a non-ABS version which i think never existed in Europe.

The steering column part number is 45200-52300.
The EPS ECU it's also needed, i think the P/N is 89650-52070.

More info:

http://hachiroku.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22843

[S.K.]

Here is Saxspeed´s pics of electric P/S in AE86

http://saxspeed.kuvat.fi/kuvat/SAXSPEED+...G_3213.JPG

http://saxspeed.kuvat.fi/kuvat/SAXSPEED+...G_3258.JPG

http://saxspeed.kuvat.fi/kuvat/SAXSPEED+...G_3286.JPG

http://www.saxspeed.fi



here is electric P/S for Escort MK1/2
http://www.mammuttimotorsport.com/images.../Web_1.jpg
http://www.mammuttimotorsport.com/images.../Web_2.jpg
http://www.mammuttimotorsport.com/images.../Web_3.jpg
http://www.mammuttimotorsport.com/images.../Web_4.jpg

[Rasteirinho]

Saku,

Is that a Corsa EPS applied into the AE86?

[S.K.]

I don´t know, sorry.

EDIT: I e-mailed to Ari, I´ll let you know when he reply.

[assassin10000]

If your gonna be running slalom/drifting the electric PS motor can/will overheat quickly and stop assisting suddenly. At least IIRC from a guy who did it.

The one in the hr.net link you showed I think.

Andrew

[S.K.]

It´s from Opel Corsa.
AE86 shaft from motor to steering wheel.
It needs positive cable, negative cable and rpm, works when engine is running.

[Rasteirinho]

I don't use the car in drifting/slalom, only fast road and trackdays...

The main problem is to find a non-ABS Yaris in Europe...

[bakonick]

i have the Quaife quick steering rack and pinion.
is litle bit more heavy from the oem .
is ok i dont think you need power steering
i dont .

[T_AE86]

I'm very attentive to this post because i was thinking to buy this "Quaife quick steering rack and pinion", i knew steering will be harder, i use 195/50 R15 tyres, camber: -2º . I use the car for weekend road and fast road

bakonick, what size are your front tyres?


Rasteirinho If I remember correctly you have the same tyres size like mine, is the steering too harder or have you the power steering for a comfortable ride?

On the other hand, did you ask in toyota (europe) for those parts from non ABS yaris P9? (in Toyodiy 1.100$ for the steering column and 557$ for ECU )

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_200508_...l?hl=45200

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_200508_...l?hl=89650

...a bit expensive

Thanks