Re: delorean power steering??

["d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxx>]

Two other options:

The new Mini Cooper power steering (BMW part) may also be a good
donor for a Delorean power steering "grafted" transplant. The
bad news is most of the Mini Cooper donor cars out there are from
front end collisions which may preclude an undamaged sterring unit.

The other option is to drop the Delorean body onto a full-size
Blazer or Bronco chassis and get 4WD with your power steering.

Later, 
Rich W. 

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> Jim, the father of wierd DeLorean conversions turning down a 
> challenge? 
> 
> Actually a thought that occurred to me was to check out a BMW (Z4)
> electric Power Steering setup. The power unit is built right into 
the 
> steering column, and the dimensions do not appear to be all that far 
> off (sorry - no tape measure at the time). My guess is that in 
> typical BMW fashion the controls are tightly integrated into the 
> car's computer system so there would be a fair amount of detail work 
> to figure out beyond just mounting it. And the power consumption is 
> probably NOT insignificant. As an additional challenge, there's an 
> airbag to figure out. . . 
> 
> Dave Swingle
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > 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
> > 1537
> >