like to hear ur thoughts on manual steering rack swap
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I've never run slicks (which would make the steering even harder), but with 245-45-16 track tires (Hoosier, BFG, etc.) I've never minded the manual steering at all, and back when I used to autocross, the car got several FTDs, including on tight courses. Parking is a pain, though, and I'm sure it would get tiring in an endurance race.
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I've actually found the opposite to be true. With the manual rack, on the track, it does take more effort, but I am more able to feel the weight transfer by how hard or light the steering is.
A few things to note: I'm running a manual rack because I have to per class rules; I run 245 tires up front; I have the minimum amount of caster that I can adjust.
If your "reason" for removing the power steering is to have a "cleaner" engine compartment, then I suggest you get rid of the 944 and buy 1960s pickup truck. I had a '69 Chevy, and it had the emptiest engine compartment I've ever seen. I would climb in and sit on the wheel well to change spark plugs.
A few things to note: I'm running a manual rack because I have to per class rules; I run 245 tires up front; I have the minimum amount of caster that I can adjust.
If your "reason" for removing the power steering is to have a "cleaner" engine compartment, then I suggest you get rid of the 944 and buy 1960s pickup truck. I had a '69 Chevy, and it had the emptiest engine compartment I've ever seen. I would climb in and sit on the wheel well to change spark plugs.
My lap times were down over 1 second per lap across 3 run sessions.
It's just too much work and very difficult to be precise.
It's definitely slower if you're driving a fast car with wide tires.
TonyG
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Going to the gym typically helps remedy this, then those lap times'll go right back down... just kidding! Sorry, had to.
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In all seriousness, the PO of my car converted the PS rack to manual and truth be told, I don't mind it much. Parallel parking is the worst part about it, in that you certainly cannot do it with only one hand. On the track, I actually prefer it for the same reasons Van gave above. Other than that, I definitely got used to it on the street.
That said, I don't think I'd ever go back to PS. As a matter of fact, I've been looking for someone selling their REAL manual rack. So, if you've got one, let me know and I'll take it off your hands.
Collin