power steering delete

[offcamber]

Are there any offroad/dirt specific reasons not to remove my power steering from my 96L? I will also be getting a GD sti rack in the future that i also want to de-power. I am really going for a light weight minimalist build for DD/rallycross and casual autocross. I don't care about "discomfort" but do care about performance and feel.

Links i've dragged up so far:

http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/depower.php?x=13
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/75177-diy-power-steering-delete-5.html
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/75177-diy-power-steering-delete-8.html

[Lincx]

Well i would strongly suggest keeping power steering....
Think about it.. all rally cars (even WRC ones) do HAVE power steering.
I don't think there is any reason to remove it...
Weight saving is minimal in there....
I think you will be faster driver with power steering when you really need it...
I would suggest getting rid of air condition and ABS (whole system - but then you need to play with brake lines a bit)....

[wolfman79]

I've wanted to do a manual rack on my car too. But our stock ratios suck, I'd rather get a quick rack first and then decide if manual is truly needed.