1st Gen R53 Cooper S Finally, Gen1 Power Steering Delete Kit Available Soon!!!!!

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by minsanity, Jun 12, 2014.

  1. RallyMini370

    RallyMini370 Well-Known Member

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    #41 RallyMini370, Jun 20, 2014
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    LOL Dave, I never thought of Union Jack. hahaha
     
  2. smokintires

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    can anyone explain how it works? obviously the two large holes fit the hose fot the resevoi, but how does it circulate the fluid?
     
  4. minsanity

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    How it works: the block has pass-thru holes for fluid & air to smoothly flow from 1 side to the other upon steering. It's to lessen the resistance.
    Just got an email from Condor.
    They're doing an initial batch of 30pcs. Expected launch in a coupla weeks. They'll put up a link once this is out. The wait is almost over. :)
     
  5. Dave.0

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    Thanks for the update, now I just need to know when to send my $50 bucks.:Thumbsup:

    I already know who it's going to. :Thumbsup:
     
  6. minsanity

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    Fresh from the oven, guys!!!

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    Installed:
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    Condor Speed Shop will be listing this item on its site this weekend. Hurry & grab 1, initial batch is limited.
    Remember to remove most of the PS fluid & air off the rack by turning your steering side to side prior to bolting up. Expect higher steering resistance than having a good pump, but better than leaving a bad 1 in.

    Thanks for following.
     
  7. Dave.0

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    #47 Dave.0, Jul 18, 2014
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    Ok I have one question?

    What is it made of? Never mind......Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-molecular-weight_polyethylene

    I guess I have a part to buy tomorrow. :Thumbsup:



     
  8. r34king

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    Is it a bad idea to have fluid in the rack with this mod done? And what are the black plugs on the bottom?
     
  9. Dave.0

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    This part has just come out today so we will have to wait and see after a few are installed and reviewed.
     
  10. jeffster06

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    interesting in hearing what people think of this. Wouldn't mind losing the power steering and all the weight it brings.
     
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    Thanks Dave.o. I know it just came out. It just seems that having the rack full of fluid and being able to cycle through the adapter would be better than just air. But maybe not. I've never done a PS delete before. But plan on getting one of these asap
     
  12. Dave.0

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    It looks like we will have fluid and air in the rack and this allows them to flow back and forth better then total non power steering with a PS dead pump.
     
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    Is the link up yet to purchase?
     
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    I did not see it earlier, let me check again.
     
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    Thanks, Dave, you beat me to it. :)
    Remember to remove most of the fluid off the rack by steering side to side w/o the banjo bolts on. The less fluid left results in lesser steering resistance. Whatever is left in shall be for rack lube.
     
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    Thanks minsanity, I just placed my order #2269 but it will have to wait until sometime is August to be installed. I have some traveling coming up. :Thumbsup:

    I am sure they will be shipping it with instructions or I will be calling Condor or sending you a PM for assistance. :D:confused5:

    Did you order yours yet?
     
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    Just ordered mine.
     
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    Mine is on the way, Dave.
     
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    Each kit will have a detailed write up w/ it. Condor just updated it has shipped all of yesterday's orders.
     

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