Power steering fitted into cars

[GrandOldTeam]

... Anyone know how expensive it is to install power steering into a car?

 

[Cal]

I've got a car without power steering and it's fine.

But i would prefer one with.

It's just doing 3 point turns and stuff thats the tricky part

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Yeah its fine, just would prefer power steering for reverse parking etc.

 

[Cal]

Yeah its fine, just would prefer power steering for reverse parking etc.

I cant reverse in my car.

Im alright with power steering, [Poor language removed] without it .

 

[bluewoo]

I'm not sure you can get it installed.... you just need to buy a newer car unfortunately..

 

[jon_efc]

wudnt bother, would seriously cost u much less to buy a newer car

 

[Rook]

About 5 years ago I had to get my power steering replaced in my 91 chevy cavelier. I got it done for $400 at Midas but before I found them I was getting quotes anywhere from $650-1300.

I'm guessing it'll cost alot more overseas.

 

[Dylan]

Getting it replaced is different then having one installed. Most likely your power steering pump seized up and you had that replaced (most common PS problem). Essentially a power steering system is a hydraulic system. So you need the pump, reservoir, lines, filters and actuators to make it all work. So to have one installed in a car that doesn't have one is a nightmare. Trying to make it all fit without interfering with the current gear, how you are going to power it etc etc. Then if you do have problems it will cost a [Poor language removed]-load to fix as there will be no warranty to fall back on.

Too much of a pain in the ass, too expensive (parts AND installation) and it will more than likely break. And driving a car with a broken PS system is WORSE than driving a car with no PS (I did it after seizing my PS pump in my WRX doing donuts in the the snow, had to wait a week for the new pump to come in and it was a BITCH to drive)

 

[chicoazul]

My car hasnt got power steering, you get used to it in time. It doesnt make reversing impossible either.

You'll be sound Danny, it will work your guns as your wrists are already very mighty.

 

[a2b chris]

ive just come back home
danny, i know [Poor language removed] all about cars, but for power steering to work, on each end of the axle do you need wheels or bricks?
[Poor language removed] kids