Just looking for some opinions from people who have done it (Corey I'm expecting a reply from you ). Did you see a noticable increase in power? Was the increase you felt worth losing AC and power steering for? Do you ever wish you hadn't done it? I've been going back and forth over whether or not to do this figured I'd see what people who have done it thought. Thanks!

 

I removed my power steering. well actually never put it on . i did the h22 swap in an accord, and the accord p.s. tube wouldnt reach, i just never had it made to fit. i really cannot see a difference. i like it better though. i can feel the road now. its nice. give it a try see how you like it ..


my $.03

 

i love my AC in the summer.

 

Doesn't become a pain when your trying to park or anything? Thanks for the opinion, I'm giving it a lot of thought.

 

I will never pull my a/c.
a/c is the best in South Ga in the summer. well **** all the time. it dosnt get too bad (parking) when all the P/s fluid is out. its actually hard to tell a difference. well maybe you can tell. and if you can its not that much. I love being able to feel the road though

 

no fluid + power steering rack = destroyed steering rack sooner or later

I have no PS and no AC in my accord hybrid, i never used the AC anyway. And having no PS SUCKS in parking lots. But it feels great going down the road.

 

Is this true? I love not having my PS, but if this is true..then I am gonna put it back on....Anone comfirm this? I have been wondering this for a while. If it happens what would need to be replaced? Alos didn't some 4th gen preludes not come with power steering? What is the diffenrence between the two if some came with PS, and some came with out ps.
Thanks,
Josh

 

Ahh the perfect thread I'd like to know about the possible P.S. steering problem also. I've been thinking about taking my AC out.

 

not that hard to park at first it is but u will get use to it

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=184202

sorry if its a repost but its worth it =P

 

HEy,
Did anyone loop there PS? Where would I loop on a prelude? Our rack looks different than that....At least 4th gens.
Anyone?
Thanks,
Josh

 

i have taken it out just havent gotten the motor rebuilt yet i will post again when its done


kevin

 

I took my PS belt off for about 6 hrs. (5th gen)
When your at speed, its great! Did not notice so much a power increase, but you could really feel the road!!
Problem, trying to drive through the parking lot. I was afraid I was going to bend the steering wheel........ no fun. got old REAL quick.

Once you go AC, you'll never go back........


[Modified by mrlegoman, 10:06 AM 8/21/2002]

 

have you ever spun the ac pully when the its not engage, the pully is so free moving i dont see how any gain can be made. as for the power steering, it sucks below 10 mph, besides that its cool. i had mine off for a year and thought i didnt mind, then i put it bac kone day and love it more, now i only take it off at the track, it only takes like 2 mins to remove

 

also when i put it back it had a fairly quick leak... i poured a little brake fluid in it, which casues the seals to swell a bit, stopping the leak, been fine since 6 monthes later

 

You will not gain any horse power from removal of A/C. You will lose weight, as much as 33 lbs, not in your ride most likey, maybe 13 lbs. I removed all mine, and miss it, but then agian I rarely use it.

Power Steering removal for a daily driver, na, remove belt and see if you like it, then decide.


[Modified by w00t!, 3:51 AM 8/22/2002]