N0 power steering, or convert to power?

[unluckyty]

Question for those who have none power steering cars.

How do you like it for some daily driving?

The GLH-t I have now does not have power steering. I don't think it will be that big of a problem for me to drive, but would like to have some input.

I like the ideal of less in the engine compartment, some weight savings and less possibility for something to leak.

Thanks Greg

[cordes]

I have a small steering wheel in my GLH and wish I had it. If I had the salad bowl in there still I could probably live with it easily. Of course I wouldn't be able to drive it very well then, so I'll stick with the small wheel.

[boost geek]

Power steering is nice in an L body, but I don't wanna run with a p.s. pump, just takes up too much space.

[tryingbe]

So long I'm not doing any aggressive driving, it's fine. Ie, no fast corner, counter steer, torque steer correction, etc..

[shadow88]

Are we talking manual steering or no power on a power steering rack? I had a looped line rack for about a year and I hated the thought of having to make a fast manouver and not being able to do it. Ie being cut off. I'm happier with power steering.

[cordes]

Are we talking manual steering or no power on a power steering rack? I had a looped line rack for about a year and I hated the thought of having to make a fast manouver and not being able to do it. Ie being cut off. I'm happier with power steering.

No power on a power rack for me. I thought that was what the OP was talking about.

[shadow88]

No power on a power rack for me. I thought that was what the OP was talking about.

Could be, never specified. I thought a manual rack in an L body wasn't that unheard of. I never did like mine.

[BadAssPerformance]

Not an "L" but the manual rack in my Z is easy to drive, even with slicks, BUT it takes a lot more turns to turn... not exactly an auto-x steering ratio, LOL Now the The powerless power rack in my Shadow takes some effort being the quicker ratio.

[unluckyty]

Thanks for the input.

My car has a manual rack now. Haven't drove it with it, as soon as I bought it pulled it off the trailer and stripped it. Two cracked pistons and musty interior had to go.

I have a power rack I could install, but I am thinking of staying with the manual rack.

Greg

[plymouth]

I am a really small dude and I have no issues driving with a powerless power steering rack.

[roachjuice]

I drove around for awhile without power steering on a power rack. It wasnt bad. Just no handling. Went straight pretty easy lol. As for taking a corner fast, forget it. I like my power steering. World of difference. But I do drive mine everyday 95% of the time. The other 5% something is wrong with the car or weather is shyt. If mine was drag only car and not driven everyday I would remove it for weight and room.

[3Bar_Mopar]

My Sundance has no power steering...been like that for over 2 and half years. I'm completely comfortable with it and have no issues in corners or anything. The only time it sucks is when I need to get out of a tight spot from a stop...I have to really crank on the wheel then.

[Reaper1]

I've driven cars with a true manual steering rack, and cars with a power steering rack without the power, but not looped. The manual rack is VERY easy to drive, but as JT stated it takes a bit more arm movement to go from lock-to-lock. No biggie for around town or drag racing. Not ideal for auto-x or road course.

The power rack missing the power...SUCKS!! Once you are going it isn't bad, but at a stand still is horrible. Also, if the car decides to ride a crown or pull to one side due to traction issues or the like...it WILL rip the wheel out of your hands if you aren't careful. NOT what I call fun.