AK-Z Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I rather not have powersteering on my car. I have and known people that had the pump go out on them while driving. Luckily for me, my steering was neutral when it went out. Makes the steering about 5x more difficult when it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexicoker Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 They're talking about electric power steering... no pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 They're talking about electric power steering... no pump. oh yeah I wonder how much resistance the electric version has when not powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 A quick question from the NON specialist. As I understand the steering in a Z is heavy/hard to manipulate quickly due to the angles of the suspension/steering components. Correct? Would having power steering in the Z without fixing the cause of the heavy steering put extra stress on the suspension/steering components? Would the benefit out way the requirement to check the components more often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 oh yeah I wonder how much resistance the electric version has when not powered. It is my understanding none - as how these units work is EPAS would be the correct term - Electric Power Assist Steering. The rack is the standard zed rack - no changes there. Then the EPAS unit has a ECU that get the vehicle speed and also uses a torque sensor in the column so using these two references the ECU tells the motor how much assistance to apply and thus making the steering feel lighter for the given inputs. The good thing about this setup is when the vehicle is at high speed the unit does not apply any assistance so you have the feel of the normal zed I will know more once I get my kit installed and up and running but incase it does not work as planned ie it is too light I have a PWM circuit I will build to alter the vehicle speed signal so I get the feedback I require. Re the question about extra stress on suspension etc - well it will be there with or with out PS you can get the same results if your have good strong arms and can turn the wheel fast enough with enough torque - so I might not install my EPAS and just visit the gym more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Fair enough, thanks for the time replying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Fair enough, thanks for the time replying. Not a problem - Due to my suspension mods that I have done I am expecting much heavier steering and as I want to do well in auto-x I think having PS will help a lot. In my case yes I will have to check things more often vs standard suspension setup but then I would not have the good turn-in or handling somethings have to go to make way for performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceBorn Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Sorry for bumping this thread, but I wanted to ask if NZeder finished installing this Japanese kit into his Z yet? If so, how did everything go? Any complications? Also, do you have the details of the yahoo.co.jp vendor? If so, please PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbuff Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Thanks to Brian at Zcarcustom's-JDM Brian jut got my electric power steering unit from you this past Friday. This is going to really take the power steering by Armstrong out of this car. I have been working on this car a nice sporty cruz'er and this will go a long way in achiving my goals. It has been great working with you on this project. I really appreciate all the work you did getting this unit for me. And, having the Japanese instructions tranlated. Hopefully I will get it installed soon and send some pic's your way to show all that was done. This will make a driveable enjoyable car even more so. Thank you again, Zya:burnout: Zbuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff81 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Brian was nice enough to find me a kit, but I am unsure if I should go with that kit or this one here: http://www.unisteer.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=UNISTEER&Product_Code=8051500&Category_Code=CUSTOM+ELECTRA+STEER The price difference is a little and the kit from Brian will most likely be cheaper to install and get up and running. This kit is in the US and costs about the same money except I will have to fit it and maybe deal with a few more other issues like that. I just think having something local with replacement parts might be the way to go for a long term fix. Any advice or opinion are extremely needed and desired. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Looks like the Unisteer unit could be installed anywhere in the link between the steering wheel and rack, not just under the dash, space and isolating from water/elements permitting, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 The only question I can think of is does that Unisteer unit have a variable effort control? It looks like its designed to be bolted to the firewall in the engine bay which is a plus, if there is spce for it to fit of course. This is a good thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbuff Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 WaaaaaaHooooooo:mrgreen: Today I picked up my '76 280Z 2+2 from the shop with my new electric power steering installed. Wow, does it make a difference on how the car handles. I purchased this unit from Brian K. of zcarbum@aol.com fame. Thank you Brian your product it is a seriously very nice addition to my car. [ The unit was installed by Dustin Rinehart of Peak Performance in Eugene, Oregon. All work was extremely well done with a very nice custom application. No wires are showing, in fact I don't think anyone would notice the car even had power steering unless they got behind the wheel and drove it. I have driven it very little presently as the rain is still coming down and I have a lot of clean to do after the car has sat for the last few months at Dustin's shop. From the driving that I have done however, it is now a very manageable car. The feeling in the steering wheel is very solid and gives you confidence in the handling of the car. Now instead of using muscle by armstrong when trying to steer the car at a stop, it is a two finger job. Very easy, but not too easy to the touch. There is no noice associated at all with the opertation of the ps when in use. I will be painting the bottom portion of the (motor) black just to hide it from the most discerning eye. Now on to my next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 can you post some bigger pics. my older eyes are in need of larger images... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbuff Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Try my best, new at posting from an outside source, will do my best. Sorry the engine compartment is dirty it is actually an old picture from a cruz I just back from and had not cleaned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FubarI33t Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 That has got to be one of the most beautiful L series engines i have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted December 22, 2009 Administrators Share Posted December 22, 2009 That has got to be one of the most beautiful L series engines i have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful Better pic... Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Ron, What is the belt driven device on the driver's side of the engine? Zbuff's photo shows what looks like an alternator bracket on the passenger side so I don't suspect it is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted December 22, 2009 Administrators Share Posted December 22, 2009 A/C Compressor. Polished and functioning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Ah ok, nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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