Good news for many MGV8 enthusiasts who would like to cure heavy steering



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Posted: 4.2.10
New Electric Power Assisted Steering system for MGV8s
Many MGB, MGBGTV8 and MG RV8 enthusiasts have felt they would like to cure the heavy steering on their MG without changing the steering characteristics of the car. Well a Dutch group, EZ Power Steering, says "we can now offer you a solution: an EZ Electric Power Assisted Steering system that is completely hidden underneath the dashboard."

EZ Power Steering say "the advantages of an electrical system as opposed to an hydraulic system are numerous. The electric motor only uses power when steering assistance is necessary whilst an hydraulic pump is continuously operating when the engine is running. An hydraulic setup generally uses around 4 horsepower and therefore consumes extra fuel even when driving straight ahead with no power assistance.

Because the electric power steering system is truly speed-sensitive it will steer light at low speeds and not become lighter at high speed. The amount of assistance can be selected by turning a potentiometer, so the driver can select the desired feel - for example more assistance with wider tyres and/or a smaller steering wheel. With an hydraulic system there is usually little feel and no possibility of adjustment at all.

In the unlikely event that the electric power steering system has a defect, the car would steer exactly like it did prior to the power steering conversion. If a car fitted with an hydraulic system has a fault, then the steering would feel extremely heavy.

The EZ electric power steering works without making a sound, it cannot leak and is completely maintenance free."
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