manual rack question July 31, 2009, 07:35:15 PM Anybody put a manual rack in their coug/bird?How was the low speed steering effort? Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #1 – August 13, 2009, 07:52:10 PM Nobody has done manual steering? Guess that should tell me something right there. LOL Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #2 – August 13, 2009, 08:16:07 PM After reading about it, I decided that it would be too much work for me. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #3 – August 13, 2009, 08:25:11 PM Why manual steering?The pump doesn't draw that much power at all,and the easy of steering far exceeds the loss of weight and horsepower lost. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #4 – August 14, 2009, 07:54:16 AM Mostly because of my leaking rack, leaking messy lines, and noisey as hell pump.Just kicking around the idea of getting rid of it once and for all, but wondering how it was driving around town. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #5 – August 14, 2009, 09:49:37 AM I wouldn't do it! The cars are too heavy and you would certainly find it uncomfortable to manuver... Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #6 – August 14, 2009, 12:42:53 PM Quote from: mcb82gt;286618Mostly because of my leaking rack, leaking messy lines, and noisey as hell pump.Just kicking around the idea of getting rid of it once and for all, but wondering how it was driving around town.Replace the pump and rack and hose seals.That's what I did,no issues or leaks since then.WELL worth the time and effort. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #7 – August 14, 2009, 08:06:31 PM Quote from: Watchdevil;286626I wouldn't do it! The cars are too heavy and you would certainly find it uncomfortable to manuver...That was my concern, these are a little heavier than Stangs and my front tires are 235's. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #8 – August 15, 2009, 01:01:46 AM I rather liked my car without power steering. It did take alittle bit more effort, but nothing like a mazda or ranger pick up is without it. I really enjoyed it actually. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #9 – August 19, 2009, 08:06:10 PM Quote from: Watchdevil;286626I wouldn't do it! The cars are too heavy and you would certainly find it uncomfortable to manuver...i'm a little late on this but............i used a manual flaming river rack in my 85. easy to steer. it had 225-55-16's on the front and a 460 under the hood. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #10 – August 20, 2009, 07:59:36 AM Quote from: fordguy;287228i'm a little late on this but............i used a manual flaming river rack in my 85. easy to steer. it had 225-55-16's on the front and a 460 under the hood.Thanks fordguy, how big a fella are you? lol:D Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #11 – August 20, 2009, 08:45:00 AM Quote from: mcb82gt;287280Thanks fordguy, how big a fella are you? lol:Di'm an average 190# out of shape 37 yo guy :Dreally, the steering is easy. at speeds under 5mph you need to give a little more effort but it's not bad. as long as your not using a 10" steering wheel you will be fine. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #12 – August 20, 2009, 11:03:58 AM Quote from: fordguy;287289i'm an average 190# out of shape 37 yo guy :D.Sounds like me 225# out of shape 37 y/o LOLI should be able to turn it also then. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #13 – August 21, 2009, 01:04:18 AM I liked it when I was 16. 140lbs and 6'4. Its not like older cars are without power steering. I just blew the pump though. I didn't actually swap in a new rack. Quote Selected
manual rack question Reply #14 – August 24, 2009, 08:43:12 PM Is it the standard Mustang rack, to use on a 88 cougar? Quote Selected
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