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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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yeh it comes out the back of the cluster. Its the signal for the abs and stock ps.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Hey what exactly is needed for this build like which steering rack did you use a power steering rack or a manual or is it from the s4 or the s5 thanks
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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either S4 or S5 PS rack is fine. Rack all stays the same.

If you have a manual rack you will have to change it.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Any updates on this? How is the pump holding on?

Anybody else tried it?
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Ive been running mine for the past month or so, is great !!, still need to hook up the speedo input, but has been a great addition.

+ with 245's on the front I can turn the wheel again with ease

I have a clip on youtube somewhere, just do a search for mantrx7
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Ive been running mine for the past month or so, is great !!, still need to hook up the speedo input, but has been a great addition.

+ with 245's on the front I can turn the wheel again with ease

I have a clip on youtube somewhere, just do a search for mantrx7
Are you running yours at all time, or using a switch?

I need to do something about the PS soon. Those 245 (or is it 235? can't remember) are KILLING me
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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full time currently, plan to wire up the speed control later, but full time isnt half as bad as I thought it would be. Only at speeds over 160km/h it gets a bit twitchy
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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full time currently, plan to wire up the speed control later, but full time isnt half as bad as I thought it would be. Only at speeds over 160km/h it gets a bit twitchy
Can you share some pics on how/where you have it mounted and the p.s. line hook-ups? cheers
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Can you share some pics on how/where you have it mounted and the p.s. line hook-ups? cheers
Quick video I did here a while back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llxTS...layer_embedded
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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updates?
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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nothing new still runs fine
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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2 questions.... which mr2 is the pump our of and would this process be much differant for an fd?
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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from the spyder if you want the reservoir.

FD, would be the same but the feed and return line might be in different locations.
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Is that parts by max in the background?
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 02:54 AM
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what ?
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Sorry the shop
in the pic with the green 240sx
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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some more info to add to this

P/S into K20 EG Writeup... - K20A.org .:. The K Series Source . Honda / Acura K20a k24a Engine Forum

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also, any word on what fittings to get for the rack itself?

Last edited by cr-rex; Dec 1, 2013 at 07:43 AM.
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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this looks like it has the info:
AusRotary.com • View topic - FC power steering questions?
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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I think martin converted his FC as well
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 06:21 AM
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why not add a switch to turn off the pump? power steering is good for parking but i actually prefer it off when driving.
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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It doesn't work like that, its different to a manual rack. Go pull your belt off your current powersteering setup and tell me if you like it.....
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
I should have mentioned im asking for an fd
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cr-rex
I should have mentioned im asking for an fd
Sorry not sure. But its very obvious if the lines are put round the wrong way (it shudders back and forth just sitting there)

(ask me how I know :P)
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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My question was about what fittings to get for an fd rack. Like what size and pitch
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Old Mar 7, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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i never pulled the belt off my rx7 but i run no belt on my turbo prelude and i love it, even without an electric motor for parking. its a lot harder than a manual rack but the feel of it is much better.
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