corsa epas rack

[millworm]

Engine is due to go back in soon so need a straight answer is it worth swapping to? will it change the way the car drives for the better? and why are the local parts shop telling me its the same as a manual corsa rack?

[mk1nova_rich]

The rack is manual, but with a better ratio than the rack in a non-EPAS car. Its the steering column that has the power assist on it

And yes the 2.75 turn rack will make a very noticeable difference over a standard Nova rack

[millworm]

Ok, they tell me that the rack itself is identical to the corsa manual steering car so not sure were to even source one from, and whether to use corsa rack mounts or nova ones as the corsa one is much bulkier

[Novasport]

The rack casing is identical to the Nova one so it is a direct fit to the bulkhead using the original Nova mounts, or more robust one piece Corsa mount. The track rod arms will need replacing with the shorter Nova items. Also the pinion shaft will need to be shortened(End cut off) as it is longer than the Nova item.
The rack is fitted to EPAS equipped cars. These are usually 1998-2000 Corsa B 1.0 12v or 1.2 16v engined cars equipped with an airbag steering wheel(Usually missing along with the rest of the column in my local scrappy).
They can be removed in situ but it is a bit tight. I removed one and had to use a scissor jack against the bulkhead to push the engine forward to allow it to be pulled free.

[millworm]

right maybe a trip to scrappy is gonna be easier then, was hoping to just have one off the shelf so i didn't have to get covered in crap. and by those dates i think the one i've got my eyes on is a manual one. and no corsa b's breaking for parts near me either. where'd they all go!!!

[slimtater]

The rack casing is identical to the Nova one so it is a direct fit to the bulkhead using the original Nova mounts, or more robust one piece Corsa mount. The track rod arms will need replacing with the shorter Nova items. Also the pinion shaft will need to be shortened(End cut off) as it is longer than the Nova item.
The rack is fitted to EPAS equipped cars. These are usually 1998-2000 Corsa B 1.0 12v or 1.2 16v engined cars equipped with an airbag steering wheel(Usually missing along with the rest of the column in my local scrappy).
They can be removed in situ but it is a bit tight. I removed one and had to use a scissor jack against the bulkhead to push the engine forward to allow it to be pulled free.

Looks good after a refurb though - just need to shorten that pinion shaft:

http://thumbsnap.com/i/ZYalhkmj.jpg

[brucer]

I tried last month to get one from a factors, wasted alot of time. Sending me a normal 4 turn corsa rack and a corsa c 2.7 turn rack. They rang all there supplies and nobody could help.

In the end i managed to get a second hand one but most eejits havnt a clue that are breaking corsas. As soon as you mention epas rack they think your on about the column.

As novasport says, you have to shorten the pinion shaft and add flats further down it and use the track rods off the nova. Will add the pics to my progress thread at some point.

[Plug]

Thinking about doing this conversion, does the nova ignition fit on the corsa rack or barrel?

[millworm]

It's just the rack we're taking about, you retain the nova column

[Plug]

Oh right I may use this in conjunction with an epas coloum aswell, bloody nova will feel like a new car haha

[Benn]

Epas coloum is best and the nova barrel fits, but isn't in the right place to fit the plastic surround. (@ Mr Plug

[millworm]

Epas coloum is best and the nova barrel fits, but isn't in the right place to fit the plastic surround. (@ Mr Plug

In that case then couldn't you just use the corsa shroud?

[Edd]

You need to cut off the bottom of the corsa column tube that the ignition barrel bolts to, cut the same part off a nova column tube, weld together
Then use a dremmel or such like to lengthen the slot where the steering lock pops into on the epas column shaft
Then the nova barrel, indicator housing, column shroud will fit

[mk1nova_rich]

EPAS in a Nova is gay

[TomsRustBox]

Hello quick question, how much did you need to cut off the pinion shaft?

[millworm]

Get the orginal and corsa rack next to each other and cut to the same spec as the nova one

[Benn]

You need to cut off the bottom of the corsa column tube that the ignition barrel bolts to, cut the same part off a nova column tube, weld together
Then use a dremmel or such like to lengthen the slot where the steering lock pops into on the epas column shaft
Then the nova barrel, indicator housing, column shroud will fit

Any pics?

[House]

I've got the Corsa 2.7 rack without the mamby pamby EPAS lollollol

Car is so much better with it fitted, more positive feel, better turn in as less input is required, loads more feel too.

On the old Nova rack the steering didn't really do anything for the first 1/4 turn either way, the new rack has made so much difference.

[millworm]

Still need to get one before engine goes back in!