23 replies to this topic

[daveydavey]

any help on what is the best (easiest) power steering to fit to a classic mini?

[sonikk4]

Although not really needed you could try the Corsa electric one. A very popular conversion on other cars.

[oliver122]

http://www.minitastic.co.uk/home1.htm here you go , most people find mini's steering fine , its harder to turn if you have a 10" wheel compared to a 13/14" wheel

[alex-95]

Just had a quick search http://www.theminifo...power-steering/

[Tupers]

Minitastic do a kit, I believe it uses a Corsa powered column. Clicky

[danny79]

you will need a
CORSA / COMBO ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN EPS AND CONTROL MODULE from same vehicle and one of these to control the speed sensor.


http://www.ebay.co.u...d0#ht_558wt_951

http://www.ebay.co.u...4#ht_1899wt_951

than you will need to do a small bit of fabrication and there you go.
powersteering in a mini. or any vehicle you want to install it in really



have a read of this

http://www.16vminicl...ead.php?t=16507

[Cooperman]

If you think a Mini needs power steering, try a Triumph TR4 or TR5 at low speed on more modern tyres.

[myredmini]

Or try a rover p6 with no p/s! Like trying to move titanic with a cotton bud

[Cooperman]

Or try a rover p6 with no p/s! Like trying to move titanic with a cotton bud

Yes, I had a Rover 3500 V8 Auto with no P.S. and it sure was heavy at low speeds. At over about 90 mph it was superb and very easy to place the car through twisty bits. Fabulous car.
The Mini steering has always been regarded as great as it is and not heavy at all. If the steering seems heavy then the Mini is possibly toeing-out too much, or the driver has a strength issue for whatever reason.

[daveydavey]

lol....i find the steering ok...a tad heavy but ok....the mrs is complaining....
thanks for all the help i will look at the links....why is a corsa b power steering twice the price as a corsa c?
do i need the speed sensor...if so...can i just put it to half way and leave it there.....the mrs will get awfully confuessed if she has to alter that as well as change gear, accelerate, brake, mirror, phone, turn radio up, wave at friends....you get the picture

[Algordo1100]

Power steering on a mini? Whatever for?
I had a 1991 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia with no p/s and 17" wheels. Still not a problem. You just have to learn how to maneuver at low speeds. Power steering is a recent thing and has altered how we drive. We can now easily turn the wheels on a stationary car (and scrub the tyres). Thats not really how to drive is it?

Al

[Cooperman]

The standard Mini steering is what helps to make it the genuine Classic Car that it is. It's not meant to be like a modern car with little steering feel and low steering wheel loads like, say, a Jaguar or a Fiesta. It's part of the 'Mini Experience' - i.e. basic & fun.

[daveydavey]

just read other threads and seems like i have opened a can of worms....for what its worth....i have had minis for 20 yrs and never had a problem...got married and now it seems a problem....thing is...if i can keep the mrs happy (with power steering) she can drive a mini and i dont get earache. hence i can go on and potter around with minis happily.
all i wanted was a little advice...i must admit though....running 13 wheels with todays tyres is a tad harder than 10's and a big steering wheel...maybe i am just getting old

[daveydavey]

my....dont time fly.....thats nearly 30yrs with minis....hindsight is a wonderful thing....had a mini van and swapped it for a datsun 120y....had a mini with an orignal 1275s engine which conked out on an a road...left it for a week then went to pick it up and it had gone.....and believe it or not in about 1987 0r 1988 i gave away a mini pickup so that a friend could get the scrap value for it around £40 i think

[mini-luke]

Buy her a Bini - they come with it standard!