I hear what you are saying guys.....appreciate there are other alternatives.
That being said - nothing any of you have mentioned is a "bolt-in".
In regards to "feel" this thing comes with a speed sensor. Sensor attaches to the transmision (inline w/ the speedo cable ) - its that simple. The only wiring is 12V ON, Ground, Speed sensor, and 12V battery.
That is it.
No mess, no fuss, no denting sub frame, no cutting new brackets, no new pipes, no fluid, no pumps, no welding - NADA.
Am only the only one who sees the simplicity of this as being attractive??? I seem to be on my own a little here.
Honestly - if I could get this cheap enough - would buy it in a heartbeat.
Look - the Mazda unit also looks the goods, but has anyone actually fitted one???
I am still keen on going down the electric path. I own a mazda 3 MPS and steering on it is great - no complaints.