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Power steering as standard ?

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Apologies if this has been asked before, but at what point was power steering fitted as standard for UK vehicles, or was this always an option ?

I'm looking to buy a late ('88 on) camper next year. Would I be correct to assume that all conversions with an auto box would also have PAS ?

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no you wouldnt.my 91 auto velle.has no pas...

Would I be correct to assume that all conversions with an auto box would also have PAS ?
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PAS is a must have in order to sell the idea to the wife. Any ideas on the % with and % without PAS.
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you have a lot more chance of getting a lhd with pas.rhd with pas are very thin on the ground.and second hand rhd pas systems go for around £500.then unless your mechanically minded.you will have the added cost of having it fitted..
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You really don't need pas. with the big steering wheel and the right pressure in the tyres they are easy to park
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Thanks, I was beginning to think this might be the answer. We've all just got soft over the years !

Guess I just have to get my wife to try one without PAS and the issue goes away...hopefully !! I suppose the rule is to keep the steering wheel and road wheels standard.
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no need to keep all standard my GF has moved the van and is a typical girly girl and she does struggle a little bit but she said she would soon be able to master it ! I own two vehicles and neither have power streering!
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kimbobill wrote:You really don't need pas. with the big steering wheel and the right pressure in the tyres they are easy to park

And standard steel wheels....
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Fit a forklift type knob to your wheel. Best thing I ever did in terms of improving ability to turn corners. Besides, the extra work on the wheel is actually good exercise!
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sounds a good idea about the fork truck thing,,,where would i get one????
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think ive found one.... :lol: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Third-Hand-Steeri ... 1020a36110
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Mine is an '86 auto and it doesn't have PAS.
As mine is fitted with hand controls, I need a steering ball anyway..they're great! The proper steering balls can cost £40-50 (the quick release one in my car is about £50.00)
If you do fit a cheap one,I would check it fairly often for wear etc.
Mine is used all the time for driving (not just parking)....and hate the thought of one shearing off while rounding a bend.. :shock:

Here is a link to the place that converts my cars...
http://www.jeffgosling.co.uk/HandControls/a.html

Check out some of the cars they've done..... :shock:
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good point, it does look a bit on the flimsy side, ill have to have a better look on the web, thanks for your advice...
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Not just an option but an expencive option at that. We had it on our factory ordered GL and I think my dad said it cost over a grand for that option, maybe closer to 2k - goes a long way to explaining why its fairly rare. Twas nice though!
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I got a RHD velle and a multivan with it an its lush! Still tryin to flog the velle tho if anyone wants it?
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