Esprit electric power steering conversion

[MrDangerUS]

Has anyone tried to install 2004-09 Honda S2000 electric steering rack and controller?

It seems to be similar in size and girth to S4s hydraulic rack and pinion and, I assume, it can be mounted(?) in similar way. Important fact is, that the right side mounting bracket position is adjustable.

 

Edited April 28, 2021 by MrDangerUS

[jonwat]

I understood they were no longer made & very expensive to obtain. 

[MrDangerUS]

They can be had for $350 to $550 on US eBay.

[jonwat]

Maybe it's the right hand drive ones that are scarce 

[DanR]

When Mazda were developing the ND, current, MX5, they found mounting the motor on the rack had less flex and better feel. Info about 40s into this link:

The S2000 motor is also rack mounted.

[MrDangerUS]

Here, I found RH drive s2000 rack for sale on US eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265524209931?hash=item3dd279e90b:g:qCEAAOSwP8Zh9XWC

 

[DanR]

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Technical/images/eps-18-1.jpg

Here's what the S2000 rack looks like inside.

[jonwat]

On 14/02/2022 at 07:01, DanR said:

Here's what the S2000 rack looks like inside.

Wheeler Dealers 2 minutes in 

[MrDangerUS]

Steering rack ratios: NSX, S2000 and Accord

 

 

[AndyPG]

Hi Chaps,

I was contemplating an EPS conversion for my Esprit a few years ago. I'm used to the heavy steering now and the missus isn't interested in driving it so I have decided not to bother.

So, I have an electric steering column, with the control unit, from a Toyota Prius, for sale if anyone wants one. They are a good match for the Esprit or any other vehicle EPS conversion project for that matter. Only requires a 12v supply and works perfectly. Obviously a little engineering is needed to graft it into the existing Esprit column but this has been documented previously. PM me for more info if anyone interested.

Regards,

Andy.

[KaeptnNemo]

I recently made a conversion to electric powersteering using the set from EZ POWERSTEERING in the Netherlands.

It was not too difficult since it was pretty plug'n' play.

Not a cheap one, but easy one ! (the set for the Esprit is 1800€)

 

Patrick

 

[MrDangerUS]

@AndyPG

After driving one year with this Prius conversion, what are your impressions?

Do you have enough juice to feed it, or a larger alternator installed?