i like ps alot...!

 

The FC's ratio is slower than the FD's so I'd call that a step backwards. Then again I think the FD's needs a bit more initial turn in...the proper way to do this would be to re-engineer a rack out of a 993 (last of the air cooled 911's) which is manual to begin with, designed to be a manual rack and therefore can take the abuse of not having power assist.



With that said, I removed mine after discovering a leak that I just didn't want to fix. I had the CWR loop line sitting on a shelf for a while so all I needed was an excuse. That and I was recovering from shoulder surgery and I thought it would be good physical therapy! Overall I've been quite happy with it removed. I would say you should NOT turn the wheel while the car is at a standstill...get it moving a hair first. This'll put less stress on the steering mechanisms. I've been PS-less for over a year and everything seems to be holding up ok (no adverse steering wheel slop, etc..). I did have one issue which I figured out was a TIRE issue and not a steering rack issue. It was a slow initial turn in which would follow with a tighter radius steer in with no change in steering wheel input. Almost acted as if the wheel and the rack were not connected mechanically but electronically. You'd steer, it'd change a bit and then you'd get the appropriate amount of turn-in. Just tires reacting slowly. (Kumho 712's).

 

I noticed that my car used to have a few degrees of inactivity just off center. You'd have to turn the wheel a little more than you'd expect (Also running the shitty 712s). All it took to fix it was a little toe out. Toed it out about .4 degrees (if I remember right) and it made a WORLD of difference. That, and the 2* negative camber all around wear the tires a little more, but I'm too addicted to the way the car drives. Aggresive alignment was the best mod I've ever done.

 

Ah, cool PCola...I'll have to try that out. Switching out the 712's for something MUCH more agressive (no rear traction!) and I'll have the alignment done as well. Thanks for the head's up!

 

i removed my p-s in 1999 and it is my favorite modification to my totally built fd. IMO ps has no place on a 2650 pound sportscar. w p-s you might as well be just playing a video game as there is no road feel. i just looped the lines and plugged some holes. enjoy!



howard coleman

 

i drove my 94 around for a a month or two without power steering. the cars are light so teh pressure on the tires isnt bad and generally you dont put large tires on the front end either like my damn ls1 f-body which was a monster to steer without powersteering. You'll definetly feel more in contact with the road and as soon as you barely get rolling you wont even notice that power steering is gone. one less part to go wrong and less drag on the motor i give it my thumbs up to go with it

 

since you dont need them, let me have them.lol



is there a how to/pros and cons/FAQ some where about removing the power steering and the different ways to do it.