Adjustable power steering

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#1 Adjustable power steering

Post by Mephistopheles » Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:26 pm

I am thinking about buying the adjustable power steering kit from Rob Beere.
Who has experience with this kit: are there any disadvantages, is the installation complex?
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#2 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by Charles Atha » Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:30 pm

I have one. Very easy to install and makes a big improvement.
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#3 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by abowie » Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:34 pm

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It looks to be no more than a needle valve and some Swagelock fittings. You could probably make it yourself for about a quarter of the price.

I might make one for the XJS.
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#4 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by 42south » Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:46 pm

Have you already done the Jaguar mod which involves a simple 50 thou washer in the pump. It’s a simple mod to do without removing the pump, the mod reduces the pressure, and makes the feel of the steering less sensitive and more in touch, especially when cornering.
I found that was all you need, and I drive a lot of very windy roads down here.
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#5 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by Mephistopheles » Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:15 am

Thank you for your comments. I think the charm of the kit lies in the fact that the servo support can be regulated by the valve. Building the device is certainly not rocket science, but I would have to buy the necessary tools, which in my opinion would be more expensive than the kit.
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#6 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by paustin » Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:00 pm

Hi Holger, I tried the kit ... didn't like it and sold it on. Went for a new fast rack from Vicarage in the UK - much better feel ( weight ), only compromise a slightly bigger turning circle. As it's a modern rack, looking forward to long life with no leaks.

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#7 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by PeterCrespin » Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:02 pm

I firmed the steering assistance by leaving it alone and giving myself useful extra legroom.

I.e. I replaced the plastic 15” steering wheel with a 14” MotoLita E-type copy wheel and hornpush.
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#8 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by Mephistopheles » Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:48 pm

Thanks for Sharing your experience :thankyouyellow:
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#9 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by MarekH » Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:29 pm

A smaller diameter steering wheel gives you less mechanical leverage.
Changing the pulley diameters gives you a little less flow and pressure.
Adding the washer drops the pop-off pressure.

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#10 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by Mephistopheles » Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:13 pm

Thanks, Marek!
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#11 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by Fspp369 » Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:33 am

i have one, love it.
And it's adjustable.
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#12 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by Barry » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:02 am

I had the Bob Beere pressure valve fitted and frankly, only half solved the problem. It’s an improvement, but in the end I bit the bullet and fitted a new quick rack steering. SNGB sell one for about £1000 and is the same as the CMC system. It is based on a Ford Focus RS rack. The turn in is so much better and gone is that incessant feeling of S3 under steer. It also gives you much more feel and feedback. I have a smaller Nardi 14” wheel as fitted by Eagle. Looks lovely too!

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#13 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by lowact » Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:17 am

42south wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:46 pm
Have you already done the Jaguar mod which involves a simple 50 thou washer in the pump. It’s a simple mod to do without removing the pump, the mod reduces the pressure, and makes the feel of the steering less sensitive and more in touch, especially when cornering.
I found that was all you need, and I drive a lot of very windy roads down here.
Cheers
Mark
I want to try this, was there a service bulletin?
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#14 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by 42south » Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:17 am

Hi Colin
Yes there is a service bulletin.
I don’t have it at the moment, but I’ll be home early may and will have a search.
Someone did post on the site, perhaps they will do so again.
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#15 Re: Adjustable power steering

Post by lowact » Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:47 am

Thanks Mark. Meanwhile youtube vids of saginaw pump overhauls has sorted me out.
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