Anybody running a manual rack???????
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Anybody running a manual rack???????
If so, what make and how hard is it to steer????
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Re: Anybody running a manual rack??????? (mackeyred96)
Hey John, you're only driving in a straight line!
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Re: Anybody running a manual rack??????? (marthpodi)
I imagine it'd be pretty dern hard to steer - too much trouble for everyday driving...
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Re: Anybody running a manual rack??????? (mackeyred96)
Anyone have any ideas??????
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Re: Anybody running a manual rack??????? (CORKVETTE1)
anyone else ???
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Re: Anybody running a manual rack??????? (mackeyred96)
Mack, you know you can always rely on me to have tried things before many others. :nono:
I converted my stock power rack to a manual unit.
If you are not driving straight ahead, It handles like a Duece and Ahalf. :jester ....really....no kidding. I also replaced my HoseBag steering wheel with an aftermarket wheel (alittle smaller) . This also *********** the problem. Oh sorry, I meant to say exacerbates. :eek: If you run front skinnies as I do, then it would be liveable.
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I converted my stock power rack to a manual unit.
If you are not driving straight ahead, It handles like a Duece and Ahalf. :jester ....really....no kidding. I also replaced my HoseBag steering wheel with an aftermarket wheel (alittle smaller) . This also *********** the problem. Oh sorry, I meant to say exacerbates. :eek: If you run front skinnies as I do, then it would be liveable.
Phil C
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Re: Anybody running a manual rack??????? (wheelsup)
Mack, you know you can always rely on me to have tried things before many others. :nono:
I converted my stock power rack to a manual unit.
If you are not driving straight ahead, It handles like a Duece and Ahalf. :jester ....really....no kidding. I also replaced my HoseBag steering wheel with an aftermarket wheel (alittle smaller) . This also *********** the problem. Oh sorry, I meant to say exacerbates. :eek: If you run front skinnies as I do, then it would be liveable.
Phil C
I converted my stock power rack to a manual unit.
If you are not driving straight ahead, It handles like a Duece and Ahalf. :jester ....really....no kidding. I also replaced my HoseBag steering wheel with an aftermarket wheel (alittle smaller) . This also *********** the problem. Oh sorry, I meant to say exacerbates. :eek: If you run front skinnies as I do, then it would be liveable.
Phil C
WOW the that tech stuff I used back in the 60's.
I guess it still holds up today.
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OK, as a professional driver, here is my opinion.
If I can wrestle a 19,000 lb truck with 22" rims and 30" tall tires thru the turns with manual steering, I believe it should be no problem for you in a 'vette with skinnies.
Now, have you ever noticed how a car with manual steering is easier to steer than a car with power steering that has lost power?
If you are truly going to convert to manual steering(not plugging up holes, but actually replacing), I think it would be no problem. But keeping a power steering system in place with no power going to it, I don't see the point unless you are looking to eliminate the pulley for the pump.
If I can wrestle a 19,000 lb truck with 22" rims and 30" tall tires thru the turns with manual steering, I believe it should be no problem for you in a 'vette with skinnies.
Now, have you ever noticed how a car with manual steering is easier to steer than a car with power steering that has lost power?
If you are truly going to convert to manual steering(not plugging up holes, but actually replacing), I think it would be no problem. But keeping a power steering system in place with no power going to it, I don't see the point unless you are looking to eliminate the pulley for the pump.
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John,
Phil & I both eliminated the pump, plus all the other junk part way thru this season. OK for a track car, but I wouldn't try parallel parking! We looped the pump hose on the rack just like everybody did in the 60s-70s on a PS box :D .
Dave :cool:
Phil & I both eliminated the pump, plus all the other junk part way thru this season. OK for a track car, but I wouldn't try parallel parking! We looped the pump hose on the rack just like everybody did in the 60s-70s on a PS box :D .
Dave :cool:
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Mojo is correct about the non ps cars being easier than a disfunctional ps car.
Are you looking into this to have less sensitive steering when going so fast at the track or what. I really am wondering why you would want this. I've driven a road race car before that was an absolute monster. It would probably run low 10s if you could hook it up, and in a straight line, I never had trouble controling it.
Just curious... I'm not a drag racer. :seeya
Are you looking into this to have less sensitive steering when going so fast at the track or what. I really am wondering why you would want this. I've driven a road race car before that was an absolute monster. It would probably run low 10s if you could hook it up, and in a straight line, I never had trouble controling it.
Just curious... I'm not a drag racer. :seeya
