Corsa Electric Power Steering

mdh1 · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:34 pm Post subject: Corsa Electric Power Steering

Thought I would share this with the forum.

I have been pondering this conversion for a while and with the intention of using a heavy Saab lump up front with possibly an F28 6 speed finally decided to go for it.

To get this far has been relatively simple but would have been easier if I had bought a non adjustable unit!
I have had to cut and shut the unit and attach the Astra end to the top of the unit. You will also note it has been re clocked slightly to kick the huge motor off to an angle.
I have trial fitted the dash and it looks to clear and only a tiny bit of the motor exposed.
Next step is power (50 Amp feed!) to verify it works.
Will be using an ABS feed and Corsa orange relay so should not need a controller as will rely on the original units ECU.

Have also had to brace the unit using the extra Corsa mount as not sure if the two off original mounts would be man enough for the torque the motor looks like it can produce.

Pleased with the result so far. Will let you know how it functions.

Also a big thanks to Dean (greenmk1) for the spare steering column that I had to sacrifice and a few other parts.

Marcus

mark1 · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:26 am Post subject:

Hi mate,Phil has this conversion in his mk1 GTE he's not to far from you in chipping Sod-bury. I'm sure he can answer any problems your got or he could show you his one big grin

mdh1 · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:27 pm Post subject:

Hi Mark,

Would be good to get in contact with Phil as have a couple of queries.
What is his forum name?

Thanks

Marcus

mark1 · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:47 am Post subject:

Yes Mate.I have contacted him but I think he is in Germany.

Jon_Kadett · Astra Legend Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087

i had this convertion on my kadett c, the steering was soooo light. get one of the adjusters for ebay you can turn down the power

needles · Astra Craftsman Joined: 10 Mar 2014 Posts: 53

Is this from a corsa B or C ?

grant524 · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:21 pm Post subject:

ive got a corsa c coloum to go in mine but the motor hits the brake pedal bracket

needles · Astra Craftsman Joined: 10 Mar 2014 Posts: 53

yea Ive got a corsa C one too but i think it has to be the Corsa B one

matthechip · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:43 pm Post subject:

Over the winter period Tuffty and me have just fitted a Corsa B rack with the power regulator , now waiting for a dry day to get it out on the road,
can't wait to see what it feels like. The only thing we had to do was relocate
the fuse panel under the dash. big grin

Also will the dash was out we fitted central locking and an alarm system.

cgr125 · Astra Specialist Joined: 07 Jul 2010 Posts: 107

defo wont the controler to go with it as it be to light , you can turn the power steering off as well with the control unit , corsa b is the best 1 to use ive fitted these units to many different cars ie ford capri , renault clio and mk1 astra all wit5h no issues

AntB · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:17 pm Post subject:

What's the difference between corsa b and c units ? Is the corsa b deffo the better option ?

astra123 · Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:17 pm Post subject:

Defo need a how to in the right section on the forum

tuffty · Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:28 pm Post subject:

The b and c units are similar, but the b is shorter and has more scope for chopping up to fit than the c. Which is typical as c ones are 10 a penny.