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Old 12-16-2006, 02:19 PM
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any regrets about ditching the PS? ...i have no AC and i'm removing the smog, now i was looking at the PS pump and thinking about maybe getting rid of it. my rack and pinion took a dump so i have to get a new one anyways... just wondering if it's worth it switching over to manual.
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Old 12-16-2006, 08:49 PM
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no regrets here all I have is a crank and alt pulley
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Old 12-16-2006, 10:05 PM
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no regrets at all. all that $hit was just dead weight. an now that im pulling my motor, its just one less thing to remove
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Old 12-16-2006, 10:24 PM
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It was harder to steer but it made the motor easier to work on, took weight off the front end and didn't have a ps leak. I thought it was worth it.
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Old 12-17-2006, 07:07 AM
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thanks for the replies guys... i'm still not sure i wanna go that route though, i haven't been in a car without PS since about 10 years ago and i just don't remember if it was a big deal or not. also i just checked the pricing on the flaming river kits and WHOA! it's twice as much as getting the OEM rack with PS. Zach you say it's harder to steer... i was under the impression that the only deifference would be at a stand still, am i wrong?
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Old 12-17-2006, 08:40 AM
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It is a Biotch to park...


like really....



I always get those cars...


imagine turning a F350 with 35inch tires


yah..

drivingg....

the same.. just parking.,..


oh yah i work valet... jus so u kno
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Old 12-17-2006, 11:44 AM
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i made my own kit for $200

its not bad if you run skinnys. wouldnt recommend it if you want to run 7" or wider wheels on front.
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Old 12-17-2006, 11:53 AM
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my friend has the flaming river kit on his and when i drive it its not that bad once your moving but at a stand still its hard but i still dont think its that bad.as soon as i get the money in getting it. i think its worth it
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Old 12-17-2006, 12:37 PM
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I drove a 67 mustang with manual steering and the only time it mattered was at very slow speeds. I am talking less than 7 mph. I plan on running a manual rack on my 86 whenever some money rolls around to do so.
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Old 12-17-2006, 12:53 PM
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rsw007 how did u make a kit for 200 bucks?
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