Another milestone reached thanks to
@epowersteering
A few years ago I had started an EPAS conversion with a Prius column and got as far as the wiring. In over my head, the project sat until I could up my skills or find a shop willing to take on the project. There were no Subaru EPAS conversion kits on the marketā¦. until now.
Their kit uses a Saturn Vue column and install was straight forward with the provided directions. I didnāt end up using the provided ECU bracket and mounted it in the OE location on the column. Much of the wiring was already setup from the Prius column, so all I really had to do was cut/ pin the power supply and EPS controller to the motor. I did however end up having to swap out the 4pin brake light switch for the smaller profile 2pin (non-cruise control) switch to give the EPAS motor more clearance. I believe most older Subarus also have connectors for both switches already in the harness. I used AC Delco part # D884A for that. After some minor adjustments to fit the forester, I tossed on my
@getnrg hub and quick release then installed this beautiful
@ompracing Corsica Superleggero suede wheel š¤š¾
To finish things up I trimmed and refit the STi gauge cluster, odometer adjusted to match the chassis by
@g_rom_clusters . Using
@ozgaugepod cluster pod I mounted my AEM wideband, Cartek brake light switch, and warning light for the gauges.
Firing up the electrical system for the first time I was able to give it a test and I was impressed at how much assist it gave. I canāt wait to get this thing on the ground and see what a difference it makes vs traditional hydro power steering. For anyone wondering, the rack is a
@prs_quick_steering_rack 2.2 turns lock to lock unit that Iāve been running for the last 8 years and itās now fully de-powered.
FYI for fellow SF owners, I removed body spacer and Iām all GC steering components.
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