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KingStromba
21-02-2005, 00:26
What is the real deal on this? Is it really worth it? Whats the exact cost in pounds sterling and the exact weight saved and the estimated power gains. What was the method 2live was talking about to achieve the same power gains using a different method but keeping the power steering?

Its all a bit vague as to what exactly it involves at the moment. Can we have some factual details please? It could be important but until those that have done it spill the beans we are all left in the dark.

big hp
21-02-2005, 00:28
I really can't see it making that much differance.

After driving my mates RS turbo all this week i'd hate to lose my power steering.

Slithers
21-02-2005, 00:29
Hasn't clean16v (mehdi) just had this done on his willified valver?

Dunno much about this meself, but might be worth axin him bout it

big hp
21-02-2005, 00:29
A few on here have done it mate.

Winston
21-02-2005, 00:33
You need

Manual rack £100 ECP
Manual column £160 renault / £20 second hand
Bondys bracket and belt kit - £50

Weight saved 15kg at least, if not more, can weight the old stuff but not the new. will do it tomorrow.

Need to test it against another williams to see how effective it is. steering is no heavier imo only when parking but if you keep it moving a bit its OK.

You can feel the tarmac lol

2 live
21-02-2005, 11:10
lol^not heavy lol..mehdi put his shoulder out in his nearly lol


stromaba ..u can get under drive pullies for all aux items...pas/alternator etc...which basically give u some free horses cos the lighter smaller pullies dont take as much power from the engine to get them to turn..think they bout £170 a full set.not 100% sure on price tho.........is said to be good for 5bhp.......but thats debateable too lol...will give extra power tho def

Winston
21-02-2005, 13:37
lol..........mehdi not been eating his weetabix

dannyt
21-02-2005, 13:55
just pm'd ya winston!

u33db
21-02-2005, 17:19
i don't know Mehdi nearly managed to put his shoulder out as mine was dead light above like 2mph. The weight when parking isn't too bad either...yes it's heavier but not THAT bad...and thats coming from a skinny sod like me!

I can't say for 100% sure how much extra power it makes but my 16v felt noticably quicker when accelerating with it done...I could spin the wheels in 3rd on slightly uneven surface which, with my previously 'std' 1.8, i couldn't...

VIPERONE
21-02-2005, 18:49
its not bad at all...when i dorve winstons i couldnt believe it... really feels nice and controllable... seems to be a lot of torque as well.....
i reckon a comparison is needed....
but im definately having manual.

Winston
21-02-2005, 18:49
Got the kitchen scales out lol

Power steering rack - 7.5kg

Pump and brackets - 7.0kg

Manual rack - 4-5kg (guess)

Which makes it a easy 10kg weight save, because you have to add the weight of the p/s fluid as well. Got pics and will do a bit of a guide but I will save that for the updated forum/homepage?

KingStromba
21-02-2005, 19:01
How much for labour to get this done?

Winston
21-02-2005, 19:06
It cost u33db 322quid labour iirc

KingStromba
21-02-2005, 19:18
:shock:

VIPERONE
21-02-2005, 19:52
drive it up im sure we can sort it for alot less..lol

Rich
21-02-2005, 19:54
fook me! glad mine will already be manual steering when i convert my engine!

Winston
21-02-2005, 20:28
drive it up im sure we can sort it for alot less..lol

Could do a live fitting/guide at FCS :wink:

clean16v
23-02-2005, 13:12
yep, had this done at teh same time willy box and engine was dropped in. performance wise i think the car seems more responsive, but maybe im expecting it. At first i thought the sterring was too heavy and regretted it, but im a little more used to it now and its ok. Need tracking and tyre pressure sorting before i can really tell! I think it will make a difference performance wise, need winston to compare against a willy, but then his is a 2l clio sowil be faster anyway :lol:

Winston
23-02-2005, 14:05
:twisted:

Making some vids tonight

KingStromba
23-02-2005, 14:10
Did those who fitted manual steering fit 'fast' racks like on the Cup cars and the Williams?

If not have you noticed differencing in handling.

Winston
23-02-2005, 14:21
Bit to early to tell........but some times more lock is needed...But can't tell you for sure, not driven a valver/williams for 6 months.......All will become clear on wednesday Costco meet.

yade
23-02-2005, 15:22
that sounds like such a pointless thing to do, just leave them as they are!!

Winston
23-02-2005, 19:48
:roll:

u33db
24-02-2005, 12:25
Did those who fitted manual steering fit 'fast' racks like on the Cup cars and the Williams?

If not have you noticed differencing in handling.

Can't say i noticed much difference in handling between PAS and non-PAS...can't say i even noticed any difference in ratios between the RT rack i used and the valver one, tho' i'd suspect the RT rack may have needed less turns lock-to-lock.