This Is Randomness(and my build thread, I swear).

[VinniE30]

I disconnected power steering on one of my e30's and it's great.. under 5 mph you get a little extra exercise and over 5mph it feels great with more feedback from the road.

[FunfGan]

I disconnected power steering on one of my e30's and it's great.. under 5 mph you get a little extra exercise and over 5mph it feels great with more feedback from the road.

Would you recommend just deleting it then? Just don't know how its going to be with a smaller wheel.

[CW325]

I think you should install it anyway but try driving without the power steering belt. If you like it than remove it, if you hate it put the belt on

[LJ851]

Would you recommend just deleting it then? Just don't know how its going to be with a smaller wheel.

Fuckin Hipster. Non power steering is fine, it just takes some extra effort at lower speeds. Your girlfriend will appreciate your new muscles, you can thank me later.

[Brezzi]

no power steering in philly is my daily work out. That being said I still rather enjoy it b.c of the feel. Def looking forward to what your car is like when swap is done!

[LJ851]

I think you should install it anyway but try driving without the power steering belt. If you like it than remove it, if you hate it put the belt on

BTW, power steering w/o the belt is nothing like deleted power steering.

[dnick]

i went ahead and just deleted mine and put these bolts over the holes, i have no idea what itll feel like with my 24v swap. but im really not worried at all.

[FunfGan]

BTW, power steering w/o the belt is nothing like deleted power steering.

I've heard that... Well screw it then, no more ps. So do I just block the holes with screws or something?

[dnick]

yeah, when you disconnect the lines turn the wheel back and forth the get pretty much all of the fluid out. bam done.

[FunfGan]

yeah, when you disconnect the lines turn the wheel back and forth the get pretty much all of the fluid out. bam done.

Sweet, thanks. You know what size the screws are?

[VinniE30]

Would you recommend just deleting it then? Just don't know how its going to be with a smaller wheel.

It will be fine. Isin't there someone local that will let you drive their e30?

Advantages of PS-delete:

• You don't have to worry about the inevitable leaks and whining sounds and deadspots which will happen even if you replace all the seals and lines.
• Better road feel.
• Increase in power and efficiency at every rpm albeit this is a small increase.
• Small decrease in weight.
• Cleaner, less cluttered engine bay.
• More manly

Disadvantages of PS-delete:

• It's a little harder to turn the wheel when stopped or when going very very slow (less than 5mph)

[Jafxod]

I've heard that... Well screw it then, no more ps. So do I just block the holes with screws or something?

[dnick]

Sweet, thanks. You know what size the screws are?

yeah! and ummmm not really, i just got lazy and ordered ps delete screws lolol ..

http://www.tcmotorsports-store.net/tc-motorsports-power-steering-eliminator-kit.html

kinda pricey, but i had the money awhile back hahah

[VinniE30]

For you also add to advantages the fact that you won't have to figure out how you're going to do a power steering pump, reservoir, and lines with a v8 in the bay and any extra work involved.

[LJ851]

Ideally you want the remaining fluid/ air to be able to circulate, so linking the banjo bolts with a hose is the cheap and cheerful way.