# Power Steering or manual? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 3, 2011, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110 "2011-06-03T11:48:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/21 "2011-06-04T08:44:38Z")
I am rocking no ps to start this yer. I fully intend on going electric after a few drives. ---
**Author:** ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/22 "2011-06-04T09:17:13Z")
A manual rack isn’t the same as a PS rack with no fluid. I don’t think it would be that bad, I fully approve. They feel soooo much better. Considering you are in Houston, I get keeping the AC. And seriously, just add another bolt on already. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/23 "2011-06-04T09:30:21Z")
I would have said ditch the power steering, but seems like there is oh so much more wisdom in this thread :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/24 "2011-06-04T09:38:10Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > I would have said ditch the power steering, but seems like there is oh so much more wisdom in this thread :gotme: Glad you understand. ---
**Author:** ![smokeyV](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyv/32/5873_2.png) [@smokeyV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyV)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/25 "2011-06-04T09:56:01Z")
Keep the power steering. Ditch the a/c. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/26 "2011-06-04T10:07:28Z")
> [@Deathproof](#): > > A manual rack isn’t the same as a PS rack with no fluid. Get the fuck out of this thread with your actual knowledge. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/27 "2011-06-04T10:11:29Z")
Who doesn’t know that? ---
**Author:** ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/28 "2011-06-04T10:56:39Z")
So your primary use for this car will be going to the mall and grocery store? In that case power steering is going to be super important since you’re mostly worried about parking the car. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/29 "2011-06-04T10:59:39Z")
On a 315 too. Hot damn will that be a whore to park. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/30 "2011-06-04T11:07:34Z")
Keep it AWD ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/31 "2011-06-04T13:41:33Z")
Ok so I decided to go with the AWD, minus the A/C and I’m running dual power steering pumps so I can park with my wiener. ---
**Author:** ![Axis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/axis/32/5149_2.png) [@Axis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Axis)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/32 "2011-06-04T15:06:07Z")
I had 195s up front on my datsun with manual steering. It was kind of a bitch to park but not a big deal. with 315s… well, atleast you’ll end up having massive forearms. ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/33 "2011-06-04T15:29:32Z")
i drive manual steering. I love it, i have 215s in the front 295s in the rear. 3000lbs. I have no issues with it, I actually use a smaller than stock steering wheel aswell. You do notice it tho in parkinglots and when you need to bust a u turn. If you are keeping the ac, there is no reason not to have powersteering. If you build a mans vehicle, no power steering, no heat, no ac no radio ect. is the only option. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/34 "2011-06-04T15:34:56Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Who doesn’t know that? Exactly half of the people on this thread ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/35 "2011-06-04T16:05:48Z")
i had no power steering and loved it, hell, the car came from the factory with a manual rack. but it was in a 2200 lb honda civic… ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/36 "2011-06-04T18:03:08Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > Exactly half of the people on this thread over half are comparing the setup to a go cart ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/37 "2011-06-04T19:26:44Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > Exactly half of the people on this thread > [@Studderin](#): > > over half are comparing the setup to a go cart Both possibilities. But most have at least shared some form of experience lol ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/38 "2011-06-04T19:43:42Z")
i ran ps gearbox with lines looped for a year in my truck. it sucked parking but not bad at all when driving. im now running a manual gearbox, not bad at all. been running manual steering for 4 years and i have zero intentions of ever going back. im running 245’s up front. the '47 im building will be manual as well. ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2011, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/39 "2011-06-06T05:23:45Z")
I posted a list what cars Ive driven without PS, and how it was. and it got deleted. sweet ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2011, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110/40 "2011-06-06T05:55:16Z")
> [@Studderin](#): > > I posted a list what cars Ive driven without PS, and how it was. and it got deleted. sweet Lame Can you PM me? Thanks man! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-or-manual/213110.md?page=3)