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Hulio
20-02-2007, 14:38
Getting the conversion done on friday and just wanted to enquire who has done it and do they think its worthwile?
I read on here that a few people dont like the driving feel and the fact that there are slightly more turns lock to lock.
I suppose the only way to see is to try it and as I dont know anybody with this mod it looks like I am going to just try it myself!
Plus I am fed up of having to get my steering column re-welded every so often........
Any views on this would be appreciated.

Winston
20-02-2007, 14:40
I love mine

Not for everyone ....But as you say worth a try :D

northy
20-02-2007, 14:53
my cup car has manual.....but im glad i only do 500miles a year in it lol.

Lee Keefy
20-02-2007, 17:52
ive converted mine and TBH its not much heavier than PS...

dont know about feel as not driven it yet :roll:

Matt_16v
20-02-2007, 18:30
isn't it meant to free up a bit more power??

schakal
20-02-2007, 19:03
isn't it meant to free up a bit more power??

i would say about 5bhp .
also reduces a lot of weight :wink:

rick736
01-03-2007, 16:22
how big of a job is this, im really thinkin of doin it.
is it xpensive??
cheers
rick

Lee Keefy
01-03-2007, 18:46
you need the rack and rods,the column,a shorter alternater belt and a 1.7 gtx alt bracket!!!

not a hard job but fiddley! 8)

richy
01-03-2007, 20:32
i dont like it, as lee says not that much heavyier then pas but to many locks and dont feel as positive imo

Martin
02-03-2007, 10:38
The stnd willy power steering is the daddy ..great feel and feedback. Manual is alright...bit more power

Hulio
02-03-2007, 15:15
Haven't had mine fitted yet, not as sure now as I would like the extra power, reduced weight and better turning circle as well as the fact that it makes the oil filter easier to get to. I'm not sure I would like the extra turns and heavy steering when parking... :?

Martin
02-03-2007, 15:17
oh it's a killer at parking speeds lol

Zollo
02-03-2007, 15:23
A manual rack doesn't exactly make oversteer an enjoyable experience either. Not easy to get the lock on-and-off quickly, that's for sure :shock:

Hulio
04-03-2007, 00:34
I actually dont think I want it now! I kind of like the steering as it is.........might have to look for a bit of extra power somewhere else, cams and remap maybe......

BRUN
07-03-2007, 00:55
for all the messing about i wouldnt say its worth it

u33db
07-03-2007, 09:28
Its a lot of work to have done...i'd only say to do it if the engine is out anyway or if your serious about building a quick car. Again, that likely involves the engine coming anyway.

AndyFielder
07-03-2007, 14:08
can you get different gearings, so the ammoount of turns lock to lock are smaller.

I got a manual on my little clio... i wish i didnt have to move the wheel so much!

Andy

Hulio
08-03-2007, 00:32
Yes, I would probably do it if it wasn't for the extra turns, I dont mind heavy steering as I am a gym nut but I wouldn't like losing the pin sharp steering of the normal power setup.

Lunner
10-03-2007, 11:47
There is alot more feedback from manualk steering, parking isn't a problem at all, people told me it woudl be a cunt, but i have a tiny wheel too and still managed to parallel park outside my digs every night, i wouldn't go backt o PAS for the world, cetainly not the shite they pass off for PAS on the old clios, ona new car it does make parking a piece of piss

Hulio
11-03-2007, 04:42
Hmmmm, there are good arguements for and against it. i really need to drive one that has had it done to see for myself.

darrenm1eqn
11-03-2007, 12:20
Cant you buy a quick rack for the clio ??