1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Finally, Gen1 Power Steering Delete Kit Available Soon!!!!!

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  1. minsanity

    minsanity Well-Known Member

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    #83 minsanity, Jul 26, 2014
    Must still be out having fun testing. I'd take anything above a dead pump w/ all other PS related issues eliminated.:)
     
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    #85 Dave.0, Jul 26, 2014
    Excellent :Thumbsup:
     
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    #86 rkw, Jul 26, 2014
    Have you owned cars without power steering, and how does it compare?

    My Honda CRX didn't have power steering. It was fine except in tight parallel parking, but you learn to roll just a few inches while turning the wheel. However, the car only weighed 2000 lbs.
     
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    #89 r34king, Jul 26, 2014
    I'd say just spin the bolts in with your fingers and the go 1/4 turn further with a wrench or ratchet. The point is to keep water and dirt out, not to let fluid leak science all the fluid is out anyway. I've had cars with no power steering but they had really skinny tires so it wasn't hard at all. I'm talking 155 skinny. Having 205 45 17 on the mini creates more resistance. It's still easier than with a dead pump.

    The directions from condor are spot on for how to do it.

    919-796-2712 if you need help over the phone. I can walk you through it.


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    #91 r34king, Jul 26, 2014
    They are banjo bolts for the steering rack. Not critical to anything structural. If you want to tighten them more then have at it. It is not a metal plate. It is plastic and will deform rather easily
     
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    #93 minsanity, Jul 26, 2014
    I've asked Condor for banjo bolt torque spec. Let's see when he could provide.
    I'd take the 3-4 rating anytime! The good thing is I've got aftearket steering where I could change the wheel diameter. Some can go dorky by adding a steering knob?????:)
     
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    #95 minsanity, Jul 26, 2014
    Haha, sorry, man.:D My dad installed 1 on every car he owned. Love the function, just doesn't look right on our gen1s. :)
     
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    #96 Metalman, Jul 26, 2014
    I'll bet your banjo bolt torque will be around 5-10 foot pounds....
    Just don't want to crush the block and still be tight enough that they don't vibrate loose...
    After all, the block is just serving the purpose of allowing the minimal fluid and air freely move and keep dirt and water from getting into the rack....

    But go with what he recommends... he's making a lot of UHMW PE parts so he'll know...
     
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    #97 minsanity, Jul 26, 2014
    Carlos from Condor is out on vacation for a week. He'll give the torque spec when back. He's asking for 2 feedback ratings. 1 for high speed, another 1 for low. 2 very different conditions which R34king described.
     
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    #98 Dave.0, Jul 26, 2014
    I can't wait to install mine but unfortunately I have to wait. :mad2:
     
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    #101 minsanity, Jul 30, 2014
    Anyone else got his installed? Post reviews please.
    Thanks.
     
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    #105 Dave.0, Jul 30, 2014
    Ok enough philly stories, anyone else install the PS delete kit yet?
     
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    #109 minsanity, Aug 10, 2014
    Got mine! Tons of thanks to Condor!
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    Have to tested yours, Dave?
     
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    #110 Dave.0, Aug 10, 2014
    I have been on vacation away from home. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #112 nmespinosa, Aug 11, 2014
    Very, very interested, all my previous cars have had manual steering, I like the "feel" better:Thumbsup:
     
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    #113 Norm03s, Aug 18, 2014
    Bump
     
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    #114 Dave.0, Aug 18, 2014
    I have it sitting on my shelf but have not had time to install it yet.

    I have had "Other" things to deal with. :rolleyes:
     
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    #116 minsanity, Aug 18, 2014
    Thanks for the update, r34king. Condor & everyone have been awaiting reviews.
     
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    #117 TheModFather, Aug 18, 2014
    What are your tire specs R34king?
     
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    #118 r34king, Aug 18, 2014
    205/45/17 bfg g sport
     
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