Power Steering

[Nova_Sean]

Hi all.

This is my first post after i got my first car brought for me for christmas! I have got a Nova Merit 1.2 in White.

I would like some info on Power steering, how much it will cost, where i can get the parts from and any other information i may need.

Thanks Alot!

[Dod]

Novas never came with Power steering fitted as standard, but it can be done. The favoured route thats stuck in my mind is to modify a Corsa Power Steering Rack by shortening the arms, moddinf the hole that the steering coupling enters (enlargening) and using a Saxo or 106 Electric Power steering rack mounted inside the car. You'll still need custom piping etc but it can be done.

Although, does a Nova really need Power steering? Even with huge wheels the cars pretty light and not to difficult to park.

[let_nova]

weight lifting costs less. build thos muscles up!!

[Stuart]

Novas never came with Power steering fitted as standard, but it can be done. The favoured route thats stuck in my mind is to modify a Corsa Power Steering Rack by shortening the arms, moddinf the hole that the steering coupling enters (enlargening) and using a Saxo or 106 Electric Power steering rack mounted inside the car. You'll still need custom piping etc but it can be done.

Although, does a Nova really need Power steering? Even with huge wheels the cars pretty light and not to difficult to park.

saxo/106 electric power steering pump


I've not driven a nova that "needs" P/S yet... and that includes a few lairy tyred and tightly diffed mofos

[BIGS]

weight lifting costs less. build thos muscles up!!

My 11 year old sister can steer my car into the garage, so i dont think a lad needs to build up muscles to turn the steering wheel

[John]

Heavy steeing on a nova usually indicates some sort of other fault, ie, incorrectly inflated tyres, worn suspension components, camber/toe out of allignment, seized top mounts etc etc. Check all these are ok first, before delving down the pas route.

[Novasport]

Prob is most youngsters will take lessons/pass their test in a nice new or nearly new car with PAS(Steering on the spot) so dont really know how to drive a real car with no assistance. No offence, sorry!
Once you get used to it you will be fine, if not the best route imo is a Corsa B EPAS(Electric power steering colum) with a speed sensor or speed controller but might be easier just to buy a newer car with PAS

[Nova_Sean]

Prob is most youngsters will take lessons/pass their test in a nice new or nearly new car with PAS(Steering on the spot) so dont really know how to drive a real car with no assistance. No offence, sorry!

None taken, and i think you hit the hammer on the head their mate.

Thanks for everyones input, will deffiantly be sticking around here

Many happy nova miles to come hopefully!

[Dod]

saxo/106 electric power steering pump

Thats exactly what I ment to type!!

[BIGS]

None taken, and i think you hit the hammer on the head their mate.

Thanks for everyones input, will deffiantly be sticking around here

Many happy nova miles to come hopefully!

And many on the side of the road, anyway welcome bud. once you have 15 posts without spamming post pics of the car