PAS switch for track use(?)

1. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

   #1 8th April 2011, 16:43

   Basically planning on wiring in a switch to the new PAS pump im gonna drop in so i can turn it off when i feel like it
   
   Love how it drives without the pump running, can feel alot through the wheel then driving, but parkings a sh*t so it dont wanna remove it all together
   
   
   Anyone wired in a switch? just wanting to see if its been done
2. laserline2 L-plater Joined: Jun 2009 High Wycombe Posts: 46 SLAMMED! Citroen c2 furio HDI, Mk2 icelandic grey

   #2 9th April 2011, 11:57

   I dont think i have seen this before but dont see a reason why not? Would think if you just wired a switch to the PAS + supply then you could switch on/off, but make sure you get a switch with the right voltage and current rating
3. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

   #3 9th April 2011, 13:17

   The steering will be heavy as hell, i dont think its a good idea.

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4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 9th April 2011, 13:32

   Switching the PAS off will make it feel as though its broken, which is rediculously heavy, alot harder than normal manual steering. Also because its got high and low pressure in the rack you can turn and halfway through turning the wheel it might suddenly get abit easier or harder, its quite dangerous really! Cant have both, you have to choose!

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5. Oc2 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Nottm. Posts: 924 Focus ST2 ASBO

   #5 9th April 2011, 13:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dave_P The steering will be heavy as hell, i dont think its a good idea.

   Yeah been driving it recently without it :/ its heavy but manageable
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by db_sax Switching the PAS off will make it feel as though its broken, which is rediculously heavy, alot harder than normal manual steering. Also because its got high and low pressure in the rack you can turn and halfway through turning the wheel it might suddenly get abit easier or harder, its quite dangerous really! Cant have both, you have to choose!

   was hoping this wouldnt be zee case have notice (albeit once) that there was sort of, a jump in the wheel when turning round
   
   Cheers babes
6. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

   #6 9th April 2011, 13:55

   I run a PAS rack with the ram removed/plumbing plugged up on my 106 Rallye... it seems to work fine.