Samara soon for sale

flytedsamara · Post by **flytedsamara** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:10 pm

Looks as though I'm going to have to sell my Samara guys. I just can't cope without power steering. I have arthritis and a back/shoulder problem, so driving is not exactly a pleasant experience. So, unless I can fit a power steering pump or something, she'll have to go. I'll also be on the lookout for something cheap with power steering.

Jonno · Post by **Jonno** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:19 pm

I guess that means a no go for you getting a Niva then too.
Unless you go for the newer versions with PAS

flytedsamara · Post by **flytedsamara** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:39 pm

I know. Is there no aftermarket kit? Its either that or dose up on painkillers before every drive!

nitro_warrior · Post by **nitro_warrior** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:27 pm

Make sure your front tyres are nice and hard, add a few extra PSI to the recomended pressure.

Also i'm sure you don't already but don't dry steer...

Jonno · Post by **Jonno** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:40 pm

I am sure that the Samara should be easier to steer than you say, follow Nitro's suggestion and increase tyre pressures slightly.
Isn't the Samara on rack and pinion steering?? or does it share the same steering mechanism as most of the other Ladas, with a steering box.

flytedsamara · Post by **flytedsamara** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:41 pm

hmm, the tiny sports steering wheel can't help. will have to get a standard lada steering wheel. Anyone have one?

excossack · Post by **excossack** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:56 pm

i wonder if it is the same fitting as a nivas steering wheel?

flytedsamara · Post by **flytedsamara** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:01 pm

I don't see why not. Or I could hire a chauffeur???

GadgetBoy · Post by **GadgetBoy** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:03 pm

More than likely. The Russkies were wonderfully economic with parts.

excossack · Post by **excossack** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:03 pm

ive got the large niva steering wheel hanging up in the shed, not being used......

Jonno · Post by **Jonno** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:03 pm

I would say it probably is John

Using a sports steering wheel without having PAS is hard work, even coming down a couple of inches on diameter from standard will put quite a physical strain on you.

flytedsamara · Post by **flytedsamara** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:04 pm

Want a swap???

excossack · Post by **excossack** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:08 pm

Its a possibility. Do you want to check with Alan B about the steering wheels fitting first?

flytedsamara · Post by **flytedsamara** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:13 pm

Might be an idea. If I do decide to soldier on with the car, I'm going to need a bit of support on the tuning front. I'm close to breaking point with my carb. No matter what I do, the hot running is not right...... but I'll pursue this in another post..

flytedsamara · Post by **flytedsamara** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:31 pm

Samara IS going up for sale , mostly due to not being able to afford to run 2 cars. And I hate to say it, but the Mazda is the wiser choice to keep for now. It will go for the best offer. I'll use Ebay and such but I'd like to give everyone here a chance first.