Re: [DML] delorean power steering??

[Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx>]

Power steering would require installing power steering/hydraulic pressure
lines from the engine to the steering rack. You would also need to add a
power steering pump the engine somehow. 

Then you would need to install a power steering rack in the front of the
car, which would be difficult given the small space given for the rack. 

This conversion would be a pain, and would rob horsepower from the
engine. You're probably better off getting a beater that has a better
turning radius. 


Jim
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On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 02:27:38 -0000 "dsstriker" <dsstriker@xxxx>
writes:
> question to all dmc engineers out there..
> I enjoy the dmc on the open highways and rolling rural roads of new 
> hampshire and maine, but i live in boston now and the quick sharp 
> turns at low speeds are tough for this car.. The car is fun to drive 
> 
> when you have the room but in the city its more of a headache then 
> an 
> enjoyable ride, not being as knowlageable of a delorean historian as 
> 
> some of the fellow members out here, i was wondering if anyone 
> knows 
> if john Z and his team took slow, city driving into concideration 
> when desiding to use the rack and pinion design? Is there any way to 
> 
> add a power steering assist to the car? Comments or suggestions 
> would 
> be appreiciated, thanks