Adding Power Steer to NA6???

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Adding Power Steer to NA6???

Postby MXMatt » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:28 pm

Hi all, considering adding Power Steer to the new NA6, just wondering what parts are required to make it happen, and how hard are the bits to find.
My car has factory air but no steer

not in any desperate hurry as I have several "projects" on the boil with this one to get it to a good reliable daily driver state, but luxuries like steer (and maybe cruise) would be nice

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Re: Adding Power Steer to NA6???

Postby Apu » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:30 pm

Look up wassup's garage thread - he's done it and might have posted it up.

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Re: Adding Power Steer to NA6???

Postby hks_kansei » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:35 pm

From memory.

Pulley
Pump
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Re: Adding Power Steer to NA6???

Postby Beelzeboss » Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:06 pm

and don't forget the hoses
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Re: Adding Power Steer to NA6???

Postby speed » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:37 am

Wouldn't this just add weight and lose steering feel? I also have ac and no ps but don't feel the steering is heavy enough to warrant ps. Mind you I've never dríven a model with ps. Maybe it's awesome. Either way wouldn't expect the bits to cost much. Good luck!


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Re: Adding Power Steer to NA6???

Postby manga_blue » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:48 am

Best way is to do a swap. Park the two cars side by side and transfer piece by piece. There are always people who want to delete it just as there always people who want to add it.
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Re: Adding Power Steer to NA6???

Postby MXMatt » Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:51 pm

Thanks guys will keep an eye out for the set up

quick question - is the crank pulley the same for air con cars as it is for air AND steer???

Many thanks
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