So I decided to make a switch small switch panel because I honestly did not like the idea of buying a small panel and drilling it into the interior panels somewhere. This was super simple and all I had to do was make a construction paper template of the existing facade and then cut out the radio hole
parts: .090" thick aluminum square
Flip up switches from Amazon
Rustoleum truck bed liner for texture to closely match interior
Tools used: assorted hand files
A bi metal hand saw
Drill

 

what are the switches for?

 

Come on man....The flux compacitor when it hits 88 MPH!

 

IROCZman15, the switches, from top left to right, are currently powering
- Electric power steering
- Fuel pump
- Electric water pump
- Electric cooling fans
- TCC lockup
The last 2 will most likely switch, I'm still in the middle of doing all the wiring and I would like the fans to just power on when the ignition is on rather than a switch.

 

Electric power steering? Please elaborate! Thanks.

 

Hello Berry Langley,
I converted my V- belt driven Saginaw pump to an electric pump from another vehicle. I had issues with the pump just being in the way when trying to tinker with things and I thought it would be pretty nifty if I could have an electric setup. I have tried a few pumps from a Nissan pump to a Mini Cooper pump. I ended up settling on Volvo one because all It needed to operate was a ground (-), a constant power feed (12v) and a single switched power feed (12v). If fits under my aftermarket hood, but barely. I'm going to switch to a different Volvo pump, they make like 3 different ones. The one that would be the easiest for hood clearance is the one with the small reservoir. It works pretty well, if its interesting enough I could take pictures and post a new thread for it.

 

Please do post a new thread with pics. I HATE the GM factory bracketry for the v-belt PS pump.

 

Alright, I'll get some pictures and information out together as soon as I can. Hopefully tomorrow.

 

Electric steering is pretty common on new vehicles, of all brands. It lacks response in quick steering situations, i.e. autocross.

 

Different set up on new vehicles. He used a pump from an older electric power steering system which is just using the same fluid system for power steering. The newer systems have the motor on the rack. They use sensors to turn the pinion gear with a motor. FWIW the system on my 2018 Mustang feels pretty darn good. There are different settings with more or less assist as well.

 

It's pretty funny you say that. It may feel pretty darn good in normal driving, but put it in some quick back and forth steering situations, and it will loose responsiveness. I believe it was Car and Driver that did a write-up on that specific car. Give it a read and put your Stang to the test.