Power steering delete questions

[Andrewasoar]

Hey everyone I know this is probably a noob question but. How does driving a CB without power steering feel? I haven't had much experience driving without it. But I have driven an EK an EG and a 2004 Civic without it, I guess it wasn't too bad. But I know that an Accord is heavier than a Civic. I pretty much want to know if its worth it for daily use, I'd rather get a bit of feedback before I just say screw it and delete it when I put in my H22. Thank you for the help guys.

[sonikaccord]

Take the belt off and try it. I'm interested in this answer from people who have done the manual rack conversion. They say it isn't bad. Our car isn't much heavier than an '04 civic.

[Raf99]

Its tough at slow speeds without a manual rack conversion because you're fighting the hydraulics still (the fluid in the rack, compression, etc). I will eventually have to lose the PS in one of my cars and I'm hoping to do the DIY for the manual rack conversion but its not that easy to do, nor do I want to do it. But in the manual rack everything is loosey-goosey and there's no fight.

[Andrewasoar]

Take the belt off and try it. I'm interested in this answer from people who have done the manual rack conversion. They say it isn't bad. Our car isn't much heavier than an '04 civic.

Thank you for the feedback I'll take the belt off and give it a try next time I take my CB for a ride to the shop.

[Andrewasoar]

Its tough at slow speeds without a manual rack conversion because you're fighting the hydraulics still (the fluid in the rack, compression, etc). I will eventually have to lose the PS in one of my cars and I'm hoping to do the DIY for the manual rack conversion but its not that easy to do, nor do I want to do it. But in the manual rack everything is loosey-goosey and there's no fight.

Well if you do decide to do the DIY I'll for sure take a look at it and see how you like it. And thank you for the feedback.

[turboHLS30]

I took my belt off of my wagon, because the pump started making noise. At first it felt weird, but once I got used to it it was fine. I can feel the car better through turns, that's for sure!

[gloryaccordy]

For a track car it makes sense

For a street car it doesnt

And you have to make sure you keep the rack properly lubed

IMO not really worth it.

[sonikaccord]

I thought the hydraulic fluid didn't lube the rack in the first place?

[GhostAccord]

The hydraulic fluid keeps the collar on the rack (16) and gear box cylinder (8) lubricated and cool. If you are not running fluids through the cylinder it can overheat and cause the rack collar to gall the cylinder wall and possibly seize.

In a manual rack conversion you cut the collar off the rack (16) and grease up the rac and ends of the cylinder. Also ensure that you have enough grease on the pinion shaft worm gear (14) and the rack(16).