Electric Power Steering

Hi

A real drive ( or fly ) by wire system need at least 1 backup system, so a second complete steering system in case of a failure.

That's one reason why there is no such thing in vehicles and all steering systems are backed up by the still mechanical connection to the steering wheel.

I would not feel safe with a drive by wire system without the mechanical connection, regardless of it being a electric or hydraulic actuated steering system.

The flaming river electric assisted steering system looks great, but for 5K might be a bit overkill.
This must be cheaper as many new cheap production cars use it.
I can not imagine that the system costs 5K on a 20K car.

Rgds. Günther
 
The GM's that have electric assited steering do not use a pump, they have a motor and controller built in to the steering column. Some of the newer 4 wheelers like the Polarus Ranger offer electric assited steering, so guys are converting them to use as power steering in their quarter midgets
 
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