You will need to test your current manual steering system torque! If you are considering converting your manual steering system to Electric Power Steering we strongly recommend that you make sure that the kit you purchase has enough torque to successfully drive your current manual steering system. The below video shows an installation of our EPAS Kit into a Nissan Skyline Built-in fail-safe which allows the system to revert to conventional steering in the unlikely event of a fault occurring.Reduced mechanical drag on engine compared to hydraulic engine driven pumps.Weight saving advantage over hydraulic systems.No messy hydraulic connections or systems to bleed.Small compact units, requiring only a battery connection to work.This signal is fed into the EPAS factory ECU where the motor delivers the appropriate amount of assistance to power the steering rack or box.The torque sensor monitors the amount of force applied by the steering wheel.An electric motor and torque sensor are fitted inside with the steering column.The EPAS system is installed into the existing steering column.What are the benefits and how does the Electric Power Assist Steering work? Click Here to visit DC Electronics web site. Their EPAS systems have been successfully installed on touring cars, rally cars, endurance vehicles and F1 Powerboats. They are compact units, requiring only a battery connection to work and have a substantial weight saving advantage over hydraulic systems.ĭC Electronics has 20 years’ experience in the motorsport industry and has production facilities in both the UK and North America, ensuring it is at the forefront of innovation and technology on a global scale. Ultimate Power Steering is a distributor for DC Electronics,Įlectronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) productsĮPAS systems can be used for both competition and road use.

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