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    Offline HemiDog

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    Manual or Power Steering?
    « on: July 16, 2004 - 11:40:04 AM »
          I am asking the question because I can't make up my mind on what I want to do with my project.  Of course I know that the manual steering is more responsive, simpler, and won't rob power from the engine, but the power steering is a nice convenience (got to keep in mind that the little woman may want to drive it).  I am building a Barracuda with the idea of updating the car to make it a very street friendly animal with a 600+hp big block, overdrive transmission, great handling, 17in wheels, A/C, and power windows.  It hopefully will be a car you would want to be able to drive every day and make everyone envious. :P
          I would love to hear your opinions on what you would do and why.
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #1 on: July 16, 2004 - 11:46:50 AM »
    for a big block street car I would go with power , with the weight of the engine & parking etc  it will be nicer to drive with power , I like the manual better for highway , high speed driving 
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #2 on: July 16, 2004 - 06:49:07 PM »
    Power is better over all. The downfall of the manual is when you are driving slow, like trying to park. You better have some biceps ;D

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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #3 on: July 16, 2004 - 07:29:15 PM »


    I'd go Power steering in a street car. Manual steering in a Drag car. (Lighter)  ;D
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #4 on: July 18, 2004 - 09:22:44 PM »
          Thanks a lot for the input!  I was leaning towards power, but needed a little extra push.
          I remember have manual steering in my 69' Mustang when I first got it and it was a bear in the parking lots.  It got even worse when I ditched the school bus steering wheel.  :)
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #5 on: July 21, 2004 - 10:14:35 AM »
    I have manual in my 440 Chally so not to take the power from the wheels.  I don't mind it, but what a PAIN to park!  It's VERY responsive in motion, it's just maneuvering from a stand-still that is difficult.  Even when I restify it, I'll keep it manual, but that's just me.
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #6 on: July 21, 2004 - 12:55:05 PM »
    I love manual tooo ;D
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #7 on: July 23, 2004 - 01:49:07 PM »
    i think that it is personal prefrance. i like manual, my car is manual but power steering is more of a convience than any thing, just get a close ratio manual box.  ::)
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    Offline 74MOPAR

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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #8 on: July 23, 2004 - 06:26:54 PM »
    I like the manual in the E-body , but as everyone said , at slow speeds it is a bear.
    And the turning radius isn't all that great, so a U-turn can easily morph into a 5 point turn.
     I am thinking of going with a flaming river or Firm Feel  steering box in the future to tighten up the ratio...
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #9 on: July 23, 2004 - 09:40:46 PM »
    I converted my Big Block 71 from power to manaul for the weight improvement; but then again I bench over 300lbs so parking isn't a problem for me . . .
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    Offline BIG MIKE

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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #10 on: August 01, 2004 - 04:47:53 AM »
    if it's a stick (manual trans) you can play with the clutch.. it pops the front up and you can turn it easier...

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    And the turning radius isn't all that great, so a U-turn can easily morph into a 5 point turn.
      you can use the gas pedal to help side the rear around  ;D  ;D..did that a couple of times...

    manual seems to help from oversteering the car. and to me a better feel.

    but all and all if the lady will drive it put power in..... have you seen the ladys fight with the manual steering  ;D :D ;D :D that is one sight   



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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #11 on: August 01, 2004 - 03:53:01 PM »

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    but all and all if the lady will drive it put power in..... have you seen the ladys fight with the manual steering  ;D :D ;D :D that is one sight   


    Amen brother!  Preach on!!
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #12 on: August 01, 2004 - 04:03:29 PM »
     :P  ut ohhhhhh
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #13 on: August 06, 2004 - 01:23:02 AM »
    Hehe, BigMIke , if you can power oversteer an E-body around in the alley behind my Seattle house than you have the missing link to the time-space continuum... :o :)
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    Re: Manual or Power Steering?
    « Reply #14 on: September 07, 2004 - 08:37:30 PM »
    Hey, I'm a little lady and I have manual steering and do just fine with it.  It took a little getting used to, like remembering to straighten out the wheel before you finish backing up when you are pulling out of a space.  Sure, the 1st few times I drove it my arms ached a little bit the next morning, but I am used to it now.  BTW, if you wife has to go to the grocery store she should leave the mopar at home and take the minivan to park in the parking lot(LOL).  I am sure she will be just fine with whatever you choose.  Personally, I was going to change my 72 Cuda over to power steering but I have decided against it for now.  I kind of like the manual now that I have the hang of it (and some bigger muscles).
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