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triple88a 09-28-2012 10:39 PM

Whats replacing the fluid with redline power steering fluid going to do?

MartinezA92 09-29-2012 01:55 AM


Originally Posted by Saml01 (Post 933138)
Is it as simple as sucking it out? I haven't looked but I do not think there is a dedicated drain for the PS system?

Thanks for all the insight. I appreciate it.

What I do to clean out PS systems is remove the return line from the reservoir and put a fitting with a hose on it into a bucket. Run the car for 1-2 seconds at a time, refill reservoir, repeat as needed.

compaddict 09-29-2012 12:18 PM

No drain.. Just disconnect the lowest line and saw the rack. You don't need to get it all out.

gregcuda 09-29-2012 01:50 PM

Redline is low foaming and high temp. resistant.

guttedmiata 10-22-2012 02:28 AM

While I realize this has no bearing on 99% of people who will read this, I believe that posting any results of a set up may be helpful to someone at sometime.
I have exceeded the maximum tire size for the front of an NA with no power steering. Ran an autocross event with the 23.5X11.5 Hoosier slicks on 12" wheels and the car was down right difficult to drive. The 22X10 on 10" wheels is a "3" on difficulty to turn the wheel at speed. The 23.5X11.5 I would rate a "9.5". I was amazed at the difference. I would say it was difficult enough that it most likely wouldn't work even at the higher speeds and less agressive turns of a track. Got to back to power or the smaller tire.

Savington 10-22-2012 03:20 PM

What is your caster set to?

guttedmiata 10-22-2012 11:05 PM


Originally Posted by Savington (Post 941967)
What is your caster set to?

maxed out. don't have the number right in front of me.

Savington 10-22-2012 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by guttedmiata (Post 942149)
maxed out. don't have the number right in front of me.

Thought so. Turn it down to 3.5*. You'll be stunned at the reduction in required steering effort.

guttedmiata 10-23-2012 11:54 PM


Originally Posted by Savington (Post 942153)
Thought so. Turn it down to 3.5*. You'll be stunned at the reduction in required steering effort.

Good thought. Sacrificing the camber advantage may be worth it. THanks.

alwaysracin 12-03-2012 01:10 AM

I just stumbled on this topic and figured I could add what we run.

We run a stock NA subframe with all stock P/S parts. (we do use Red Line fluid for the reason GregCuda stated). No trick control arms.

I forgot who said it but we beat you on rear spoiler price. I think we were under $50 (I am cheap).

GuttedMiata, taking caster out will make it turn easier. savington is correct. I have found it easier to drive and faster with the PS. If I were you I would look into a Mini electric P/S pumps.

I might need to go back and look at some of the other replies I wanted to comment on but out of time.

Scott Fraser


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