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i removed the rb26 from a r32 gtr on sat, and i damaged the annoying ps line, also the plugs for ps switched and solinoilds,

whats are they for? the one in alloy housing right on rack, and the one in front off diff,

i have disable hicase and removed all lines and systems etc, i want to simplify the p/s system further,(replace bent lines while im there, )

any racers done this?

or is it ok jsut to leave them unpluged?

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If you are ciiruit racing then you will need the power steering. The amount of caster you need to run makes the steering very heavy especially with decent racing tyres (slicks or "R" type). We also run a power steering cooler as the fluid gets hot after a 20 minute race.

If you are drag racing, then ditch the power steering, saves weight and power loss. Stick some bolts in the holes in the rack where the pipes are removed, keeps the dirt out. Makes no difference to the rack, just heavy steering. But you are only driving in a straight line, so it doesn't matter.

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If you are ciiruit racing then you will need the power steering.  The amount of caster you need to run makes the steering very heavy especially with decent racing tyres (slicks or "R" type).  We also run a power steering cooler as the fluid gets hot after a 20 minute race.

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this

sounds like me, but what about these electrics i thought it was all for hicas? you think a cooler is a must? remember only hicas needed the cooler, non hicas models dont have one,

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If you are drag racing, then ditch the power steering, saves weight and power loss.  Stick some bolts in the holes in the rack where the pipes are removed, keeps the dirt out.  Makes no difference to the rack, just heavy steering.  But you are only driving in a straight line, so it doesn't matter.

Has anyone found a manual rack that fits?

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Has anyone found a manual rack that fits?

Why? A steering rack is a steering rack, manual or power steering there is no difference in the rack itself. The only change would be the steering ratio, manual racks have slower ratios to lighten up the steering effort. But I wouldn't think you would want slower response to steering inputs in a race car.:(

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