Power Steering Yeah or Nay

Whizbang · 09-16-2008, 09:48 AM

just go to the parts store and buy a steering rack.

classicauto · 09-16-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I know where I can get a manual rack somewhat locally, but the probablem is I also have a new steering angle kit that supposedly won't work with it. I am curious as to what the difference really is and if I could make them work somehow.

The inner tie rods are different between power and manual racks.

09-16-2008, 12:56 PM

IMO if the car is power steering and it works fine
if it is manual steering keep it manual
if it is broeken power steering go manual

My5ABaby · 09-16-2008, 01:29 PM

Or go with the speed sensitive rack which is the best of both worlds.

87turbo_turtle · 09-16-2008, 03:54 PM

I personally prefer manual tranny's with manual steering
I was just trying to get ya'lls opion

Phoenix7 · 09-16-2008, 03:55 PM

LIES!! I hear you drive an automatic with 2 PS pumps!

I'm bored. I think I need coffee.

09-16-2008, 04:11 PM

lol P7 thats good. lol

I do think that manual rack gives u the best feel for the road/course

and of course M/T

TehMonkay · 09-16-2008, 10:12 PM

My car is an 86 base with the manual rack, my first car was the same. My 87 GXL had PS, liked the steering ratio alot more but didn't like the feel.

Thus I am depowering my 87 GXL's rack and doing it the right way with that car.

firzen · 09-16-2008, 11:25 PM

Just to confirm: S4 power steerings were all rpm-sensing and all S5s except S5 Turbo IIs had the speed-sensing systems. Am I correct?

87turbo_turtle · 09-17-2008, 10:10 AM

ok phoenix when we finally get to meet... we are going to have it out...LOL No really I love manual steering. The control of the car is so much better. I can take curves faster with out worring about any thing. My Del Sol did not have power steering and it rocked. But now that I drive the freaken Millenia which is an auto with power steering it SUCKS ASS REALLY BAD

classicauto · 09-17-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by firzen

Just to confirm: S4 power steerings were all rpm-sensing and all S5s except S5 Turbo IIs had the speed-sensing systems. Am I correct?

Other way around, plus there were still a few excpetions/oddballs around the switch over (88,88.5's)

WE3RX7 · 09-17-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 87turbo_turtle

ok phoenix when we finally get to meet... we are going to have it out...LOL No really I love manual steering. The control of the car is so much better. I can take curves faster with out worring about any thing. My Del Sol did not have power steering and it rocked. But now that I drive the freaken Millenia which is an auto with power steering it SUCKS ASS REALLY BAD

You shouldnt compare those two, lol. Having a little two seater light weight car w/out PS vs a heavier saloon like the millenia w/ PS would be a huge difference in the corners regardless of steering system, lol..

Second note - Del Sol's don't rock

TehMonkay · 09-17-2008, 01:14 PM

89 GTU - Engine Speed
89 GXL Turbo Vert GTUs - Road speed
90 GTU GXL Vert - Engine Speed
90 Turbo GTUs - Road Speed
91 coupe Vert - engine Speed
91 Turbo - Road Speed

S4 does not list the type

Jarred · 09-17-2008, 07:46 PM

Power steering is for sissy boys with no muscle!

87turbo_turtle · 09-18-2008, 11:55 AM

agreed Jarred if this chic likes manual steering then power steering is for sissy boys

09-16-2008, 09:48 AM	#16
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09-16-2008, 03:54 PM	#20
87turbo_turtle Rotary Chic Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Holland, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 232 Rep Power: 17	I personally prefer manual tranny's with manual steering I was just trying to get ya'lls opion __________________ Turtle Yes I am a girl and I will kick your butt. Prove yourself.

09-16-2008, 10:12 PM	#23
TehMonkay Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0) Posts: 302 Rep Power: 17	My car is an 86 base with the manual rack, my first car was the same. My 87 GXL had PS, liked the steering ratio alot more but didn't like the feel. Thus I am depowering my 87 GXL's rack and doing it the right way with that car. __________________ My car blows up everytime I start it, it's rotary

09-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#25
87turbo_turtle Rotary Chic Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Holland, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 232 Rep Power: 17	ok phoenix when we finally get to meet... we are going to have it out...LOL No really I love manual steering. The control of the car is so much better. I can take curves faster with out worring about any thing. My Del Sol did not have power steering and it rocked. But now that I drive the freaken Millenia which is an auto with power steering it SUCKS ASS REALLY BAD __________________ Turtle Yes I am a girl and I will kick your butt. Prove yourself.

09-16-2008, 12:56 PM	#18
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	IMO if the car is power steering and it works fine if it is manual steering keep it manual if it is broeken power steering go manual

09-16-2008, 04:11 PM	#22
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	lol P7 thats good. lol I do think that manual rack gives u the best feel for the road/course and of course M/T

09-16-2008, 11:25 PM	#24
firzen Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 231 Rep Power: 17	Just to confirm: S4 power steerings were all rpm-sensing and all S5s except S5 Turbo IIs had the speed-sensing systems. Am I correct?

09-17-2008, 01:14 PM	#28
TehMonkay Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0) Posts: 302 Rep Power: 17	89 GTU - Engine Speed 89 GXL Turbo Vert GTUs - Road speed 90 GTU GXL Vert - Engine Speed 90 Turbo GTUs - Road Speed 91 coupe Vert - engine Speed 91 Turbo - Road Speed S4 does not list the type __________________ My car blows up everytime I start it, it's rotary

09-17-2008, 07:46 PM	#29
Jarred With eyes of a hunter... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BC, Canada iTrader: (0) Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Power steering is for sissy boys with no muscle! __________________

09-18-2008, 11:55 AM	#30
87turbo_turtle Rotary Chic Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Holland, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 232 Rep Power: 17	agreed Jarred if this chic likes manual steering then power steering is for sissy boys __________________ Turtle Yes I am a girl and I will kick your butt. Prove yourself.