Anyone remove their power steering? I'm still debating on this, but I don't want to remove it and the car is a complete bitch to drive then I have to reinstall it all.
Who here has removed their power steering?
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When the car is moving down the road, I feel I have more control over my steering. More precise feeling compared to the sloppy feel of power steering.
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Once you are rolling it is fine if you use a manual rack. I would not recommend using a looped power rack even though it works. It is not the same as true manual steering. The car I got my rack out of came that way from the factory so it has to be somewhat safe.
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I actually removed the power steering because I wanted to do it like you guys are wanting to, it did not just go out on me. It was a pain with the lines looped. I have driven several cars with manual racks and they are alot easier to drive than a 2g with looped lines. If they made a manual rack for a 2g I would do it again, but since they do not, I will be keeping my power steering.
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Yea all my power steering and a/c shit is gone as well. My battery is in my trunk also. I could care less to have all that shit on my car to be honest with you, mine only sees the road on the weekends anyway (when its not raining).totaleclipse_05 said:
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What specific cars had the manual steering rack in them.
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I unhooked every single line (from the rack, from the pump, etc...all of them) and turned the steering wheel left and right until all the fluid drained out from the ports on the rack. Works fine for me, no complaints. Have had it this way for about 2 months now and I am very used to it now. Maybe my arms grew stronger because of it haha.Gamble said:
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My friend has a 1.8 dsm and it's a plane jane. As plane as they can get. When he bought it the, previous owner took out the a/c and the ps. But I think the pump was still there and it left a mess behind. And my friend drove it as if the was nothing wrong with it. It was his DD untill he parked it to drive is JDM.
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P/S is over rated. I dont run mine cause my pump siezed from abuse and I dont run it anymore, not only does it feel better to me, it makes the engine bay look super clean.
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so why dont you buy a new belt?
Gamble,
Check this site out. I don't think a rack is available for 2G's so this would be the best option. The tutorial is shown using a Miata rack but should apply to the 2G rack. Some things will obviously be different but you will get the idea. I am planning on doing this when I pull my engine but it will most likely be this winter. I would love to get some feedback before I do mine but my mind is pretty much made up. Hope it helps.
http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/depower.php
Check this site out. I don't think a rack is available for 2G's so this would be the best option. The tutorial is shown using a Miata rack but should apply to the 2G rack. Some things will obviously be different but you will get the idea. I am planning on doing this when I pull my engine but it will most likely be this winter. I would love to get some feedback before I do mine but my mind is pretty much made up. Hope it helps.
http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/depower.php
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I know this is an old thread again. lol
Im ditching the PS in my 2g, After i pull all the lines and pump and tank, do i leave the ports on the rack open or do i loop them? I searched and some people said if you loop them it makes it harder to steer and i also read that the rack will still need to be lubricated or it may seize. I couldnt see it happening, but would it be best to drain almost all the fluide from the rack and then loop the ports? Or just leave them open period?
Im ditching the PS in my 2g, After i pull all the lines and pump and tank, do i leave the ports on the rack open or do i loop them? I searched and some people said if you loop them it makes it harder to steer and i also read that the rack will still need to be lubricated or it may seize. I couldnt see it happening, but would it be best to drain almost all the fluide from the rack and then loop the ports? Or just leave them open period?
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On my 1g I have left my ports open on the rack. There is still some fluid in there that isn't able to get out unless I were to drain it. It's been fine for 5 or so months now.
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Just finished up the build. I forgot to put the PS bracket back on my 2G. so I said fuck it. I cannot get the bracket to go behind the water pipe and I am not going to rip all that shit out to put it on. bing bang boom look ma no power steering!!
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