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 rallye1999
Senior User  Location: redcar Registered: 05 Jul 2009 Posts: 720 Status: Offline |
Post #1
whats the steering like without power steering?i fancy removing mine for less weight but im unsure on: if i remove the ram i think the tyre will rub on a six speed box? just a case of making a manual tensioner and shorter belt? |
 Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 18:02
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Depends on your suspension setup as to how heavy it will be.It will rub yes without the ram. Could weld the rack to stop that. I'd have thought so - can't recall offhand. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 18:09
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #3
sod all extra weight tbh compared to other parts you could lose, more benefit from spending a little more cash on wheels lighter brakes etc.is it a rally car with a nice tight diff? I'd keep the PAS if so  S16 non a/c alternator bracket is ideal for this as its a hell of a lot lighter and easy to fab an adjuster using 8v 205 alternator adjuster rod, you would need the top engine mount bracket as well as its a 2 part one on nthem. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 19:34
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anth
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I removed the aircon and power steering from my old car.Removing the ram will scrape the box on full lock. but it doesnt take long to remeber how far you can turn the wheel. In terms of heavyness you will gain muscles in your forearms pretty quickly when dry steering/ moving slowly. When driving faster i prefer no PAS. It picked up the revs alot quicker as i was running alternator to crank without tensioners. |
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Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 21:59
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clen666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Was thinking of doing the same so I may wait and see the outcome of this thread  ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 23:49
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rallye1999
Senior User Location: redcar Registered: 05 Jul 2009 Posts: 720 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Car doesn't have a diff and will be mainley for track, although will be used for a bit of b roads, a lot of engine bay is already stripped off so thought a bit more weight and, inertia from the crank would be good, will see what I think as I havnt done much lately as my garage is full and it's allways dark lol |
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Posted 9th Feb 2010 at 00:18
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