240Z / 260Z / 280Z power steering project FINALLY comes to fruition

[AZhitman]

http://zpowersteering.com/

 

Last month, after the prototype was finished, we took a long cruise with the local Z club... Got to do some high-speed freeway runs, some in-town precision driving, and lots of canyon carving up through the mountains.  

 

The system performed flawlessly, and our Z is a TON more fun to drive now.  Simple things like parallel parking, whipping into a parking space, or angling the car to go over a speedbump or exit a driveway are SO much easier, it's like driving a 2013 car.

 

Now to get the A/C fabbed up and functional before the long AZ summer!

[Homeboyx]

:w00t:

[AZhitman]

Took it out to Motorsport a couple weeks ago - Got some real good feedback from everyone who saw it.

 

We let some people test it out with the engine running and the car sitting still - Pure amazement.  :)

 

There's another system on the market that's quite a bit more expensive.  They boast "speed-sensitivity".  That's nifty, but silly - There's no real need for power assist at speed.  

 

I flick the "off" switch as soon as I exceed 5mph.  

 

Absolutely LOVE being able to maneuver the Z into tight spots with one hand now!

[kuro]

Interesting! Always wanted power steering in my z.

[AZhitman]

It's a very cool setup.