Old Quantum did at least one 2+2 with power steering so it's certainly possible. The hyraulic pump isn't a problem nowadays as many small cars use an electric one which can be mounted anywhere in the engine bay (or probably even in the boot if need be !).
Darren has fitted the electric setup from a MGF. Jim John Woodward wrote: > My Saloon has power steering which was apparently fitted by new QSC in > 2005 , it uses an hydraulic rack with a pump from a Puegeot or Citreon > I believe & makes the steering OK, not too light. I spoke to John > Sampson @ Exeter show & he reckoned the hydralic system could not be > fitted on a 2+2 due to lack of space, they sell a kit which uses a > Corsa electric column for 2+2. Having driven 2,500 miles over the > winter in the Saloon, its a bit different when I drive my 2+2, which > has an 1800 TDI lump which makes it very heavy to say the least. I > have tried a 16" steering wheel in the 2+2 in the past & it was quite > good, but looked totally wrong for the car. > >From what I understand the Corsa column needs an electronic control & > the after market ones on EBay offer a variable control. > If you do go the Corsa route I would be very intersted to know what is > actually involved. > > John > > On 28 Apr, 18:44, Derek Clews <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Simple idea/stop-gap. Have you tried a larger diameter steering >> wheel? My son has a slightly larger wheel on his coupe than my 2+2 >> and the loads are noticeably lighter. Also the tyres can make a >> difference. Many cars have a selection that would increase the load >> (for other good reasons) that could be changed for the better in your >> case. >> >> Regards >> >> Derek >> >> On 28 Apr 2009, at 18:29, Baz & Jules wrote: >> >> >> >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Looking for advice & wisdom! >>> >>> I own a 2+2 I built with a 1600 CVH Engine. I would rather not >>> change it for an H4 but find the steering is getting increasingly >>> heavy (due to our age and not the car ). >>> >>> Has anybody fitted power steering to a 2+2, and which method did >>> they use? >>> >>> I have been looking at a Corsa Powered Column as there are gadgets >>> to sort out the wiring to the ECU but have been told the system has >>> reliability problems. >>> >>> Any advice would be appreciated. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Baz- Hide quoted text - >>> >> - Show quoted text - >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
