Is it possible to get Power Steering in an Automatic Delorean?
Location: St Petersburg , FL
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Is it possible to get Power Steering in an Automatic Delorean?
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,585
My VIN: 06960
Yes.
http://www.delorean.eu/catalog/produ...3705d6d8d12220
May also be available at DMCMW. Unsure about the other franchises. Call and ask.
Jim Reeve
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Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Posts: 180
My VIN: 16619
It's defiantly possible, the amount of work, time and money is entirely up to you. It maybe easier to use Electric Power Steering(EPS) as you would need to find an old Power Steering Pully then route custom hoses from back to front.
Some EPS units have electric motor attached to the Steering column which may be the easiest to implement. Or could try using the larger EPS units used in vehicles like the new Altima, Pathfinder and JX, but that may be a bit impractical to try putting on the DeLorean.
Not sure if there is a "Universal" Kit available, but probably could buy from a dealership for a specific vehicle. By doing so, you will essentially need to replace the entire Steering Column and Steering wheel. This will also probably lead to changing the Turn/Light and Wiper Switches.
EDIT: Or get that thing posted above, looks pretty neat!
Location: Fort Lauderdale
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Defiant power steering ... Hmm...
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
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I have the DMC EU unit in my own car (was available for demo rides at the open house) and we have another car in here for the conversion now.Originally Posted by Farrar
Dave S
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Greenville SC
Location: Brea, CA
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I think it would be easier to go to the Gym and bulk up the arms...
Location: Fort Lauderdale
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How long did it take you to get used to it?
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
Location: Rochester, NY
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WOW, that is expensive!!!!
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
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It completely changes the character of the car. Very nice when parking, but there is some loss of steering feedback i.e. the "sports car" feel. This is a common complaint on modern cars with electric power steering as well as there is more internal friction in the mechanism itself than in a plain steering column.
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
Location: St Petersburg , FL
Posts: 129
My VIN: 1225
Club(s): (DCF)
How much $ installed and is it worth it?
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