29 replies to this topic

[domdee]

Is there a good thread set up anywhere on fitting power steering to a mini?

I have read a few times in the past that corsa units fit pretty well/easily.

are there any other options?

[Midas Mk1]

Why? Bigger steering wheel if you find it hard. 

[domdee]

No im happy with the standard mpi wheel. And I find it fine. Its the wife who complains

[mab01uk]

Try this link below for details on using the Vauxhall Corsa EPS Column in a Mini

FAQ - Mini Electric Power Steering:
http://www.16vminicl...ead.php?t=16507

 

(Despite what some say it is possible to have good 'sporty' power steering with plenty of 'feel' in modern cars..........for instance read any road test of a new MINI and the direct 'go kart' feel steering is praised for feedback. Rover designed the original Electro-Hydraulic ps system with the distinctive whine as fitted to R50/53 Mk1's and BMW replaced it with a fully electric ps column for the R56 Mk2).

Edited by mab01uk, 09 April 2014 - 07:41 PM.

[Cooperman]

If you need power steering to drive a classic car, then it's time to buy a modern car  .

[cal844]

If you need power steering to drive a classic car, then it's time to buy a modern car  .

I agree! To the OP

tell your wife to go to the gym!!

[cooperdan]

If you need power steering to drive a classic car, then it's time to buy a modern car  .

 

 

Ooooshhh

[Cooperman]

Mini steering is not heavy. My first wife had a Mini Van in 1963 and drove our Minis over many years. My current wife drives the Cooper 'S' and out other Minis, except any LHD ones, and has no problems.

However, the Mini is not a modern car. It is what driving was like 55 years ago when it was a new model and everyone remarked how light the steering was.

It is now an old classic car. It drives like an old classic and feels like an old classic. That is what a classic car feels like.

I was really just joking about buying a modern car, but if classic car driving is not to one's personal taste, then don't drive one. One cannot make an old and traditional car drive like a modern one, and if you could what would be the point?

That is what classic car owning is all about.

Grandson & I are currently building an MGB-GT. That will have very heavy and traditional sports car steering. It won't feel like an MX5 and we wouldn't want it to. It's another true classic car.

[CMXCVIII]

Has your car been fitted with 'silly' fat wheels and tyres, OP?

 

Or, as others have suggested so rudely, does your wife just need exercising?

[Andy!]

If the OP wants power steering, then he should be getting advice on power steering, not being told his wife needs to do weights and such

[mab01uk]

Sportpack Mini's with 6x13" wheels have heavy steering when parking and would benefit from power steering, classic car or not !

 

So are these Mini's still classic cars?.......

http://www.superfastminis.com/

 

Edited by mab01uk, 09 April 2014 - 10:47 PM.

[AVV IT]

OK guys calm it down and kindly be polite/respectful towards each other please. I think the guy understands that a lot of you don't consider power steering on a classic Mini to be necessary, so can we leave it there now please.

To the OP you do need to appreciate that this is a forum frequented by enthusiasts, who often consider the raw driving experience and lack of creature comforts to be part of the classic mini's charm. So suggestions of fitting things like power steering are likely to be met with some resistance here. I would also ask you not to try and circumvent the swear filter, particularly for such an offensive word. This is a family friendly forum, so if the swear filter doesn't like it, then basically you shouldn't be saying it here.

Thank You

[Carlos W]

What about fitting longer steering arms on the hubs? 

 

I'm sure one of the suppliers were selling these, and it made the steering much lighter but increased the turning circle.

 

I don't know if you need to fit stops at all though?

[HarrysMini]

What about fitting longer steering arms on the hubs? 

 

I'm sure one of the suppliers were selling these, and it made the steering much lighter but increased the turning circle.

 

I don't know if you need to fit stops at all though?

Weren't there spacers that fitted between the steering arm and the hub, that made steering lighter?

 

I read about them on here recently.

Edited by HarrysMini, 10 April 2014 - 09:18 AM.

[Carlos W]

 

What about fitting longer steering arms on the hubs? 

 

I'm sure one of the suppliers were selling these, and it made the steering much lighter but increased the turning circle.

 

I don't know if you need to fit stops at all though?

Weren't there spacers that fitted between the steering arm and the hub, that made steering lighter?

 

I read about them on here recently.

 

 

Longer steering arms will make the steering lighter, like using a pry bar when undoing a tight bolt. 

 

It's like being back in GCSE physics!