Kenshiro Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 does the brumby have power steering?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Some came with it. If you put in an EJ series motor you can just get the 2 sets of lines adapted into one set that will let you retain the stock steering rack and use the EJ power steering setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Some EA81's (Brats, Brumby's, etc) did. If you want to put power steering in a Brumby you will need an EA81 P/S rack and pump. Although if you use an EA82 or EJ you can use their pumps. Even in RHD vehicles I think you can fit the pipes using either the EJ or EA ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenshiro Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Some EA81's (Brats, Brumby's, etc) did. If you want to put power steering in a Brumby you will need an EA81 P/S rack and pump. Although if you use an EA82 or EJ you can use their pumps. Even in RHD vehicles I think you can fit the pipes using either the EJ or EA ones. Thanx.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott F Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Kenshiro, can you post the rules you must comply with for chassis, suspension and engine? If I were building a Subaru for Dakar, I would start with the lightest car, gut it out, build a bumper to bumper tube chassis/cage, install an EJ engine and D/R trans, around 30" tires, and, most important of all, custom long travel suspension. It does not matter what aftermarket suspension parts are available, they are not adequate for desert racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenshiro Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Kenshiro, can you post the rules you must comply with for chassis, suspension and engine? If I were building a Subaru for Dakar, I would start with the lightest car, gut it out, build a bumper to bumper tube chassis/cage, install an EJ engine and D/R trans, around 30" tires, and, most important of all, custom long travel suspension. It does not matter what aftermarket suspension parts are available, they are not adequate for desert racing. Hmm the dakar is not like the baja were you see those long travel suspensions, 4x4 modified are only allowed 250 mm travel.. Check out http://www.fia.com for the regulations.. what`s the d/r transmission..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 what`s the d/r transmission..? D/R just stands for dual range,meaning high and low range while in 4wd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenshiro Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 D/R just stands for dual range,meaning high and low range while in 4wd. thanx jerry,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott F Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 250mm IS long travel on a Subaru! You should try to get every bit that the rule allows, and the highest quality. Consider a coilover and bypass shock for each wheel. I would try to get 300-400mm of travel if I build my BRAT. Baja versus Dakar, bumps are bumps, and sand is sand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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