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poll: powerstering

Old Mar 29, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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do you have p/s on your miata? which do you prefer and why?

i had p/s on red car and it was fun. white car has no p/s and i like it that way much more. i can finally get at least SOME workout!
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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I just looped the lines on my ps rack and i love it. Not too hard to steer and much more feedback.

wow, it must be late, i typed that then clicked YES on the poll. LOL anyway, -1 from the yes column
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 02:05 AM
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Looped the lines and never looked back.
Put this in your sig...

No power steering:
It's like doing it without a condom.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryce
Looped the lines and never looked back.

No power steering:
It's like doing it without a condom.
Good metaphor, quoted for the truth.

I looped the lines on my 90 as well, love it.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Powerstering FTW. I couldn't drive without it. All you no PS, no A/C on your DD are nuts. I'll sacrifice 2hp and 20 pounds for PS on anything.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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i have a/c and no p/s. my a/c is disconnected...
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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power steering b/c it is far superior

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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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I looped the lines and are loving it, i am still debating whether to remove the A/c or get the part I need to run A/C w/o P/S
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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im keeping my a/c. i will REALLY need it in 2 months or so..
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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+1 for powersteering.

I've driven an MX5 without P/S and did not like it, anyhow I'm used to the feel from the P/S now. The A/C on the other hand can go take a dump!, i mean do I really need A/C in the UK??

No.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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looped the lines and love it. I will be reconnecting the A/C though.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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I have 1 that came from the factory without PS and 3 that did. Wish all 4 had no PS.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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01 with ps feels just fine in terms of feedback. course i do run a lot of caster.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Definitely no to both.

Not my DD though.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Just a heads-up for anyone looking to delete PS but keep the AC:

ebay #280212669314

I think Rosenthal Mazda sells these new for ~$99.

edit: This isn't my ebay auction, but I did buy one from this seller for really cheap.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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No PS from the factory for me. And mine is my DD.

The miata is definitely a car that doesn't need power steering. If my ex was able to drive the car around well enough that says enough. Power steering in a miata is for little guys....or lady girls...

Vash-
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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I got board 1 day and removed p/s , a/c , elec windows and heater, just av to try it now wen its runnin again .
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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I had no p/s, but removed it, and bought a powered setup. The effort was so much that the previous owner destroyed the steering wheel - separated the cover from the core.

After removing the unpowered rack, I'm debating whether to put it back, or depower the new unit. I think the steering effort may have been too high due to a bad alignment, as the car didn't want to stay on track very well. It wanders when centered.

Should I just loop the lines, get it aligned and try it that way? I'd hate to depower the rack, only to find out I prefer it the other way and have no way to restore it.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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The 90 has P/S and AC, the 91 came factory with AC but no P/S. I am considering a AC delete.
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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i had a civic with no power steering, and it was great, my arms were sore the first few days, but i got used to it, now my miata has power steering, and i kinda like it

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