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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:00 am 
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does anybody have any opinions on certain brands or the cheapest place to buy.thinking about going this route but i dont know anything from experience.there should be some side x side guys out there running this.thanks in advance.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:25 am 
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I am using a EPS unit off a GM car, by far the cheapest way. Picked up two for $75 of a buddy at local junk yard.
I am planning on posting pics and details the installation on here.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:59 am 
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Do you know how to wire it? I have a couple of them but not sure how to wire it.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:23 am 
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Yes but I have done it yet.
Once I try it I will let y'all know if it works good.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:44 am 
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on that setup the tie rods will be at the ends of the rack correct?


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:53 am 
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The unit installs on steering shaft between steering wheel and rack, so you can use whatever rack and pinion or steering box you are currently running.:)
The unit is in the steering colum in the car.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:23 am 
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Now thats what im lookin for,do you have any model and year info?

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:30 am 
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helmetguy wrote:
Now thats what im lookin for,do you have any model and year info?

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There may be others but these are the ones I know of.
Saturn Vue - from 2002 to 2007
Chevrolet Equinox - from 2005 to 2007
Pontiac Torrent
Saturn Ion - from 2003 to 2006 - only in steering column with metal ECU case.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:00 pm 
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My buggy is light so I don't think I need power steering, I'm just doing it to stop wheel from ripping out of my hand and bending shit from folding tires in!


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:34 pm 
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I had a buddy that broke his hand this year because of that.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:42 pm 
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From what ive been reading its hard to get the unit to work out of the original car with data from the abs and other modules, but you said you know how to wire it correct?

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:02 pm 
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You can buy "plug and play" control boxes for them. But I haven't tried them out yet. I'm going to order one for reference and change some things about it or build my own.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:21 pm 
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If you can make it work it would be alot cheaper then aftermarket.do you know the wattage of the motor and do you think moisture will be a issue?

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:52 pm 
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helmetguy wrote:
If you can make it work it would be alot cheaper then aftermarket.do you know the wattage of the motor and do you think moisture will be a issue?

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Yep about $500 cheaper :)
Not sure wattage is.
I don't think mud and water will be a issue, looks to be sealed up good.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:09 pm 
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where you getting the plug and play box


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:24 pm 
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helmetguy wrote:
where you getting the plug and play box

eBay..... Search electric power steering control box


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Psycho Alpha wrote:
helmetguy wrote:
where you getting the plug and play box

eBay..... Search electric power steering control box


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That is the ticket! I have been working on these for a few weeks.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:47 pm 
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Here is a pic of a Saturn Vue EPS
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:19 pm 
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Here Mike

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saturn-Vue-Io ... 27d2014519

http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-07-Saturn-Vu ... c1&vxp=mtr


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:57 am 
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hey thanks for the links ,yal :D make it easy for a computer hayseed!!


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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:19 am 
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Well it begins.... Friend took all 3 of the units I had to make brackets to mount them. Controllers are on the way too. So I should have some install pics next week :)
Now I have to find 3-4 more units because our whole group wants them!


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PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:50 pm 
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How is this coming. Seriously considering this. Lets see some pics of your progress!

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Go Big Or Go Home wrote:
How is this coming. Seriously considering this. Lets see some pics of your progress!

I'm still working on rear of buggy, haven't got to it yet....< slacker


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Psycho Alpha wrote:
Go Big Or Go Home wrote:
How is this coming. Seriously considering this. Lets see some pics of your progress!

I'm still working on rear of buggy, haven't got to it yet....< slacker


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Not to be a dick but I think the rest of us are done patiently waiting "slacker". I think you should stop working on your shit and work on our shit now. I want electric steer and I want it now.
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Excuse me Psycho, I think you have a brilliant idea. I would be so grateful if you would share your infinite wisdom on any progress on this matter. ps your an fn genius!

All joking aside, any progress?

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:56 pm 
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stroker2332 wrote:


I may try one of these but I do find it interesting on one of the comments

These steering columns can have two problems:
• It can be slightly softer to turn left than right (or the opposite).
• When you turn steering wheel, the steering system can turn off without explanation.
These two problems are easily repairable. You don´t need to spend money to solve them. For those who buy this controller box will have for free a guide to solve these two problems.

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