General Tech Ask model specific questions in the appropriate category below. All other general questions within.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

Power or manual steering rack?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-12-2008, 08:26 PM
  #1  
rwdfan
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
rwdfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Sacramento, California
Posts: 411
Default Power or manual steering rack?

I found out I need a new rack and pinion...Go figure, I just replaced the bloody inner right tie rod. I was wondering, does anyone have a manual setup? I am wondering if the steering would be too tough. Ive had manual steering in a 99 miata...big weight difference though. Or should I just stick with getting another power rack.
rwdfan is offline  
Old 02-12-2008, 10:33 PM
  #2  
ponyponer
2nd Gear Member
 
ponyponer's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: jersey
Posts: 287
Default RE: Power or manual steering rack?

i'd go with power. manual steering is a pain in the ****.
ponyponer is offline  
Old 02-12-2008, 11:12 PM
  #3  
93_five_oh
2nd Gear Member
 
93_five_oh's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: wa
Posts: 330
Default RE: Power or manual steering rack?

if you had a manual rack in your miata you should be used to it? my guess is that it's fairly similar.
i'm getting a manual rack when it's time for a new one. i think it looks cleaner, no powersteering pump to mess with, lighter....
but it's up to you. might want to consider it if it's a dd.
93_five_oh is offline  
Old 02-16-2008, 03:01 PM
  #4  
ericdk5.0
1st Gear Member
 
ericdk5.0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 95
Default RE: Power or manual steering rack?

I have a Flaming River manual rack in my 91. It is stiff during parking manuevers but once you are moving it is fine. There is no more one handed steering while taking corners quickly. I bought the car like that and I enjoy the feel that come with it though.
ericdk5.0 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ken_in_d
General Tech
3
04-15-2016 02:25 PM
SSRFUZZY
Members Other Vehicles
6
01-06-2016 08:22 PM
BOBCATJACK
New Member Area
3
09-14-2015 02:18 AM
Blk Vert
5.0L General Discussion
2
09-09-2015 12:16 PM
zanemoseley
2005-2014 Mustangs
6
09-06-2015 12:58 PM



Quick Reply: Power or manual steering rack?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:09 PM.