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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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quick ps question

i ended up breaking the adjuster bolt yesterday and i have been reading about everyone taking out the ps so if i dont have the belt on will it feel, drive the same with the motor off completly
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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its only a good thing if you take the whole thing out. just taking the belt off makes it feel like crap cause you have to push the compressor when you steer, and it doesnt help with weight and engine space either, which is one of the main reasons to pull the PS.

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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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ps if you want to keep it, i have about 3 ps systems in my garage, i can sell you whatever parts you need...

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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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i just want to see how it feels before i rip it out. i have only driven one car without ps, my friends old civic but that was for about 5 mins tho.

but i have to wait for my headers, test pipe and lim to come in the mail to see how it really feels
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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no i dont need to buy ps parts i went to mazda and bought the adjuster screw since i couldnt find the size at the hardware store. and then i remebered weight is the ENEMY
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