Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

Power steering removal questions...safe???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 9, 2009, 09:47 AM
  #1  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (79)
 
talentsearch301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Maryland,N.Carolina, New York
Posts: 1,511
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Power steering removal questions...safe???

I am in need of a custom radiator w/shroud and dont have the space, so a few questions...

1) AMS sells the power steering delete kit... the car is built for track, BUT once in a while on a sunday I like to take a long 3-4 hour drive....

Is it safe to drive without power steering on the highway???

2) If I keep the power steering, Is there an alternative reroute of the lines, i need that whole front space for radiator space and those line are in the way


Car has 2.3 sroked motor and GT35 topmount kit...A/C just removed this weekend.

Thanks
Old Jul 9, 2009, 10:04 AM
  #2  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (23)
 
Piro Fyre's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 953
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Power steering isn't required but recommended for daily driving or just driving in the street in general. If you have enough strength to turn the wheel while the car is off, then no, power steering isn't required for you. But hey, once you start moving the car, it's easy to turn the wheel. Just give it a little gas if you're doing a t-turn or something.
Old Jul 9, 2009, 10:32 AM
  #3  
Evolving Member
 
kwanza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Oxnard
Posts: 380
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It will just make your arms stronger.
Old Jul 9, 2009, 12:37 PM
  #4  
Account Disabled
iTrader: (9)
 
MR. EVO MR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: :noitacoL
Posts: 1,761
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
just do it!

i wanna do the same thing, everyone said NO.

I guess no one drove without power steering here?? you can feel the road so much better without power steering, be careful when hitting potholes or it could pull the steering wheel.
if your not DD do it, if your DD and don't mind do it.

top mount + 35R + no power steering = hard core old school style

let me know how the install went, also do a how-to with pics.

GL
Old Jul 9, 2009, 01:15 PM
  #5  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (35)
 
JakeTheVIII's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just re-route the fluid cooler line back into itself (the reservoir). I have it done on my car. So I have power steering, but none of the lines hanging out front.
Old Jul 9, 2009, 08:01 PM
  #6  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (79)
 
talentsearch301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Maryland,N.Carolina, New York
Posts: 1,511
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by JakeTheVIII
Just re-route the fluid cooler line back into itself (the reservoir). I have it done on my car. So I have power steering, but none of the lines hanging out front.
So whats the purpose of the long lines? Is it to give the oil time to cool? There must be a reason for the route the long lines take... Im just curious

Everyone thanks for the input...its really appreciated
Old Jul 9, 2009, 08:54 PM
  #7  
Newbie
iTrader: (1)
 
dedlewamp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Iowa
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by talentsearch301
So whats the purpose of the long lines? Is it to give the oil time to cool? There must be a reason for the route the long lines take... Im just curious

Everyone thanks for the input...its really appreciated
Correct, the lines are routed to the front to cool the fluid some.
Old Jul 9, 2009, 09:28 PM
  #8  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (2)
 
churbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Once the car is rolling it's not hard at all to turn the wheel. Take it out on some back roads to get used to it but other than that you should be fine.
Old Jul 9, 2009, 09:35 PM
  #9  
Evolving Member
 
NWM_Tech's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Seattle
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Generally there's a difference in steering geometry/alignment between a car that comes from the factory with or without PS.

PS might have more caster and quicker ratio VS manual less caster slower ratio

before a PS eliminator kit purchase maybe just take the PS belt off and see how it feels. Don't know how the kit does it though you may be pushing fluid if the pump isn't running, which would make for higher effort.
Old Jul 9, 2009, 10:54 PM
  #10  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (88)
 
Most-Wanted's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: ATLANTA
Posts: 2,625
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
It will be fine without PS on the highway, thats why I removed mine for the track. Less over correction tendency. But I will tell you right now, you will not like driving it on the road. It is way harder than driving a car that came without PS. It is ROUGH...
Old Jul 10, 2009, 06:54 AM
  #11  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (19)
 
vboy425's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Spec Ops
Posts: 2,387
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
if u r road racing. i highly suggest keep your power steering
Old Jul 10, 2009, 08:10 AM
  #12  
Newbie
iTrader: (2)
 
TurboJuice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I took the power steering out of my DSM once...

It is now re-installed and working quite nicely. I put maybe 2k miles a year on it and still couldnt stand driving witout P/S
Old Jul 10, 2009, 09:28 AM
  #13  
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (79)
 
talentsearch301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Maryland,N.Carolina, New York
Posts: 1,511
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Thanks

Can I pull the stock lines from the front and reroute?
Old Jul 10, 2009, 10:46 AM
  #14  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (2)
 
pwrofturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Dallas
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Real men don't use PS.

Pull it, take the rack apart and cut the seal out. Fill it with grease and put it back together. Problem solved.
Old Jul 17, 2009, 07:18 PM
  #15  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (26)
 
Jeovannie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FT. BRAGG
Posts: 645
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
did you take it out or not?


Quick Reply: Power steering removal questions...safe???



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:24 AM.