Electric P.A.S.

[vwsub]

You have a wicked sense of humour and have made me laugh and my wife is trying not to laugh as she is still suffering for a serious accident but hey hoe well done to acknowledge that no mater what steering you put on your van a serious smack and let’s order the flowers
Many thanks
Barry
VWSUB

[dugwiththevwbug]

just dont ever roll a dolomite spint as it folds up like a cardboard box squashes your head and makes you end up walking like a pissed giraffe on ice so i need all the help possible lol

[vwsub]

you are one funny guy loved to have a drink with you one day may be we will me at a show
Thanks
Barry
VWSUB

[dugwiththevwbug]

will do barry and get well mrs barry just look out for the westfailed home brew conversion and the idiot who has a phd in the ministry of silly walks..................

[Blinkybill]

This is quite upsetting, thought us VW nuts were meant to stick togeather.


Anyways i just wanted to add my 10p, since i feel i can comment on this topic.


I'm one of Barrys customers, he fitted a 2.5 Subaru engine into my T25 Carravelle, and done a fantastic job.

But i also have one of his powersteering units, which i fitted my self, and for the money i am very impressed. Everything feels well made, all the parts have been well designed. It does exactly what i wanted it todo, add that one thing that was missing from making my T25 a pleasure to drive, and it has, nice light steering with a great feel to it.

Now even tho there are some valid points in terms of the safety of the powersteering and there designs, its not really somthing that concerns me as much as the fact that when driving my vehicle, my legs are a foot away from the front of the vehicle! Its seems that driving a 30 year old vehicle, at speed higher than they were ever designed to do, and fitting powerful Subaru engines is'nt much of a concern on here, but a small part of the steering column, which lets face it, ain't gonna help in a motorway accident! IMO of cause, as of cause safety and reliablity are a key feature in any product design.

Best thing to do, would be to get some vehciles togeather, fit each different type of powersteering, and do a review of each, simple and straight to the point.

More than happy with all the work vwsub has done for me, will always recomend there services.


( Some might have seen my bus at Vanfest, was the yellow one with the 50" Plasma in the back playing a DVD )



Regardes

[eatcustard]

This is quite upsetting, thought us VW nuts were meant to stick togeather.


Anyways i just wanted to add my 10p, since i feel i can comment on this topic.


I'm one of Barrys customers, he fitted a 2.5 Subaru engine into my T25 Carravelle, and done a fantastic job.

But i also have one of his powersteering units, which i fitted my self, and for the money i am very impressed. Everything feels well made, all the parts have been well designed. It does exactly what i wanted it todo, add that one thing that was missing from making my T25 a pleasure to drive, and it has, nice light steering with a great feel to it.

Now even tho there are some valid points in terms of the safety of the powersteering and there designs, its not really somthing that concerns me as much as the fact that when driving my vehicle, my legs are a foot away from the front of the vehicle! Its seems that driving a 30 year old vehicle, at speed higher than they were ever designed to do, and fitting powerful Subaru engines is'nt much of a concern on here, but a small part of the steering column, which lets face it, ain't gonna help in a motorway accident! IMO of cause, as of cause safety and reliablity are a key feature in any product design.

Best thing to do, would be to get some vehciles togeather, fit each different type of powersteering, and do a review of each, simple and straight to the point.

More than happy with all the work vwsub has done for me, will always recomend there services.

( Some might have seen my bus at Vanfest, was the yellow one with the 50" Plasma in the back playing a DVD )

Regardes

Is more down to, will the insurance pay out, as you have (in essence) taken out a safety feature.

Any high speed crash you die, 20 year old van or 1 day old Volvo.

PS
We are only just hit 30 years old for the first T25s, mine is a young 18 year old

[vwsub]

wel thanks blinkbill for your support as to insurance issues well people upgrade there brakes ,engines ,wheels and as long as you let yur insurance no there is no problem.
Many Thanks
Barry
VWSUB

[silverbullet]

Hmmm. Even Ecclesiastical Insurance (there is such a company!) won't bring you back from the dead. Think on it. Maybe their slogan should be "Pray to god that you don't have an accident"
Yes yes, I know that some of us are trying to earn a crust and cultivate our own little furrow as the stock market has shafted any pension we may have built up, but please give yourselves a fighting chance in your old heap when doing shopping for trinkets.
VW spent millions of DM developing them with the best technology that they had at their disposal back in the 70's. Don't dismiss it lightly.
These are old wagons, sorry wagens and as many have observed - just how much rust is hidden away up front or elsewhere?
Be careful out there people.

PS What's wrong with a decent set of biceps? You need the lats and pecs to go with them, mind!

[ermie571]

I find it saves on Gym membership!

and if I am a girly....and the only time I find it heavy is parallel parking....there must be some real wimps out there!!

(ok only joking before i get really slammed!!!!)

Em
x

[eatcustard]

I find it saves on Gym membership!

and if I am a girly....and the only time I find it heavy is parallel parking....there must be some real wimps out there!!

(ok only joking before i get really slammed!!!!)

Em
x

Women and parallel parking.

Dont make me



Runs and hides

[Blinkybill]

I copped o.k with the original steering, but with 225/40/18 on the front, it was'nt easy.

Its just made it so much easier to drive, and comfortable

I understand what your all saying, but its just like why we change engines in these bus's, so we don't have to go up hills at 40mph with trucks overtaking us Makes life easier.

[R0B]

im assuming you informed your insurance company about this modification.before going ahead with it.and they are happy with it.can you tell us the companys name.in case anyone wants to do this mod and their current insurers wont accept it.that way they can switch to the company your with...thanks

But i also have one of his powersteering units, which i fitted my self

[vwsub]

im assuming you informed your insurance company about this modification.before going ahead with it.and they are happy with it.can you tell us the companys name.in case anyone wants to do this mod and their current insurers wont accept it.that way they can switch to the company your with...thanks

But i also have one of his powersteering units, which i fitted my self

The best insurance I find is Highway Tel; 0871 222 6062 I went through a broker grove and dean ltd 0844 4828108 with my insurance but you may find it cheaper else ware
Barry
VWSUB

[vwsub]

Any one wanting this steering unit before Christmas will need to order as I can only guarantee five more units as the demand is high
Many thanks
Barry
VWSUB

[R0B]

sorry mate.are you saying this mod has been mentioned to your insurers and they are ok with it..

The best insurance I find is Highway Tel; 0871 222 6062