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

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  1. r34king

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    #61 r34king, Jul 21, 2014
    Got mine ordered today. Hopefully it shows up soon
     
  2. Dave.0

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    #62 Dave.0, Jul 21, 2014
    Awesome! Once it gets here I have to wait until I get home from traveling to install it. Ugh

    Everyone keep posting updates and reviews.
     
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    #63 Mr. Jim, Jul 23, 2014
    Got mine today but no detailed anything in box with it! :(
    Not ready to install yet but, well you know...
     
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    #64 Norm03s, Jul 23, 2014
    Okay, who's first to do an install write up with pictures, only for my reasons, would I say such a thing.
     
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    #65 Dave.0, Jul 23, 2014
    Mine is still with our wonderful postal service. :nonod:

    Whoever get the detailed instructions first scan them and post them up.
     
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    #66 MCS02, Jul 23, 2014
    Ok call me stupid. No wate don't I hear it enough already. I get this if your pump has gone out but why would you us it if you have a good pump? Othe than if your building a track toy. Will you get more positive steering? I guess I need to wate till some of you ginniepigs have installed it and do a review. So hurry up and do a review! :D
     
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    #67 mattc85, Jul 24, 2014
    My factory ps pump is supposedly covered under a recall. I'd rather install one of these than go back with another ps pump. I drove a (don't laugh too much) kia rio with a 5 speed and factory ps delete. It wasn't mine, it was just on the lot during my very short career as a car salesman. I actually liked it. I wonder if I could get a check from mini usa for the recall, get one of these and spend the difference on suspension upgrades. Either way, I'll be ordering one of these in the near future.
     
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    #68 Dave.0, Jul 24, 2014
    Because my MINI is a play toy and I would rather have firm feel the road turning vs willy nilly going to fail someday power steering.

    It all just a personal preference. Stick Vs Autotragic, Brake sensor nannies Vs checking your own brakes, Nanny oil service lights Vs Checking your own oil.
     
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    #69 MCS02, Jul 24, 2014
    Usually a Mistress does not like firm grip, but I guess yours is different.:lol::lol:

    I'm still interested how you like it once its installed.
     
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    #70 Dave.0, Jul 24, 2014
    My Mistress is into S&M :devil:
     
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    #71 MCS02, Jul 24, 2014
    ^^^^:lol::lol::lol:^^^^^

    From what I saw on the Dragon I believe you!
     
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    #72 rkw, Jul 24, 2014
    :rolleyes5:

    I guess you didn't read the terms of the extended warranty.
     
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    #73 minsanity, Jul 25, 2014
    Emailed Condor to request an idiot's guide to be posted. Hope he does 1 soon.
     
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    #74 mattc85, Jul 25, 2014
    Nope. It was just wishful thinking. I'm sure it's never really gonna happen like that. I'd still rather delete it than have it replaced. I'm just waiting to see how others with lots more MINI experience than me feel about it.
     
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    #75 r34king, Jul 25, 2014
    Depending on how busy work is tomorrow I'll be installing mine. I'll let you know how it goes and how I like it tomorrow afternoon.
     
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    #76 Dave.0, Jul 25, 2014
    Make sure you take lots of pictures and do a write up if you can.

    May the tool Gods be with you.
     
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    #77 minsanity, Jul 26, 2014
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    Just got reply from Condor. The 1st 5 kits were sent w/o the write up.

    Condor Power steering Delete Install Procedures

    1. Remove your power steering system. This includes the pump, FL4 100A PS Pump fuse in the enine bay fuse box, lines, and reservoir. You can have access to the two banjo bolts from the driver side, so you remove the wheel, put an oil pan under the rack, remove the bolts and install the delete.

    A SAFETY NOTE: Before deleting, REMOVE the FL4 100A Power Steering Pump Fuse in the engine bay fuse box. Da_Ghost shared this procedure:
    "The FL4 100 amp fuse for the power steering is UNDER the fuse box (for my 2005 at least). You need to disconnect the battery, remove the positive cable on the fuse box and the two bolts holding the box, then flip it over and remove the cover. There's 2 or 3 fuses under there, just make sure it's the correct one you're taking out and they are held by torx screws."

    2. Turn your rack full lock from one side to the other side 3-4 times. This removes unnecessary fluid.

    3. Slide 1 washer onto the smaller banjo bolt. Slide the delete onto the smaller banjo bolt. Now slide 1 washer onto the same smaller banjo bolt. Your delete should be sandwiched between 2 washers on the smaller banjo bolt.

    4. Slide 2 washers onto the larger banjo bolt. Slide the larger banjo bolt with the 2 washers onto the delete. Now slide 1 washer onto the larger banjo bolt.. Your delete should be sandwiched between 3 washers on the larger banjo bolt.
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    5. Install your delete onto your rack by tightening your banjo bolts.

    6. It is important to make sure you do not over *tighten it. You do not want to crush the UHMW.

    Questions? email us at [email protected]
     
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    #78 r34king, Jul 26, 2014
    So I'm most if the way done. I have the luxury if a lift and tools at work. 18lbs of PS s**t removed from vehicle. Will have the subframe up and vehicle back together by lunch time. I'll let you know how it drives. So far looks promising
     
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    #79 r34king, Jul 26, 2014
    Done. Its a heavy feel. THIS IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. I like the feel. Its very connected to the road. But it does require more work from the driver. On a lo g highway run you don't feel it. If you don't drive long trips or drive mostly in the city you will hate it. I'll upload a few pics later today.
     
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    #80 minsanity, Jul 26, 2014
    Grats, r34king! How does it compare to driving w/ a dead pump? How much fluid did you extract from the rack? Any shortcut tips?
    Thanks for sharing this feedback.
     
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