Power Steering Yeah or Nay

WE3RX7 · 09-15-2008, 09:46 PM

Total choice really and what kind of driving you prefer.

Personally, I ditched it. My SE has the 15.4:1 PS rack that I depowered the cheap way years ago, and it was still tolerable to drive around parking areas but not great. I'm getting the S5 17:1 rack next, still depowering it though.

Power steering acts like a buffer wether its "engaged" at a certain speed or not - I can't tell what the tires are doing w/ PS, or at least not as well. That plus the saved weight and less parasitic draw makes it a win in my book.

It would be even better to swap in a manual rack with the 20:1, but i dont have access to one nor do some of the aftermarket parts (IE: angle spacers) fit on the manual racks.

Just food for thought.

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09-15-2008, 09:46 PM	#5
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Total choice really and what kind of driving you prefer. Personally, I ditched it. My SE has the 15.4:1 PS rack that I depowered the cheap way years ago, and it was still tolerable to drive around parking areas but not great. I'm getting the S5 17:1 rack next, still depowering it though. Power steering acts like a buffer wether its "engaged" at a certain speed or not - I can't tell what the tires are doing w/ PS, or at least not as well. That plus the saved weight and less parasitic draw makes it a win in my book. It would be even better to swap in a manual rack with the 20:1, but i dont have access to one nor do some of the aftermarket parts (IE: angle spacers) fit on the manual racks. Just food for thought.