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Reply to "SACC Power Steering"

Although I have not seen actual “official” confirmation, the source for the EPAS system used in the SACC kit is the Renault Clio.

The Clio, introduced in 2019, is a compact, three cylinder, front wheel drive car with a curb weight of 2600 pounds. That is 400 to 500 pounds lighter than most Panteras.

The Pantera F to R weight bias is about 40/60. That puts about 1200 pounds on the front axle.

One could assume the front wheel drive Clio carries more weight on the front axle than the rear, but even if it was somehow 50/50 it would be putting 1300 pounds on the front axle. Only 100 pounds more than the Pantera.

I don’t know what OEM unit is used by EZ, but surely it comes from a modern car similar to the Clio.

Bottom line here is I don’t think there are any weight-based shortcomings regarding the safety of installing these units in our Panteras.

I have the SACC unit from Scott and I love it. I have found a single setting that provides ease of parking maneuvering and good road feel. Spirited driving on a twisty/turny road still has the same joy factor without the tiring physical effort.

Larry

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