hey guys i'm currently stuck driving without PS and AC b/c my PS pump is leaking. i jsut left off the belt unti i can get a replacement pump. I was just wondering how big a difference in power this makes. maybe it's just in my head but it feels like the car pulls a little harder. of course i wouldn't want to drive without PS and AC on a regular basis but i wouldn't mind taking off the belt for a night at the tracks.

anyways just wondering. anyone ever do a couple runs to compare times with and without the belt? :shrug

well, my belt popped off halfway down the track, does that count? I think that's happened to most 2gnt's tho'. but yea, the time that the belt popped off was actually my fastest run ever. coincidence? :shrug

I've been without ps and ac for about 9 months now.

sometimes my PS doesnt work as im first starting out

Originally posted by DSMRoadster
I've been without ps and ac for about 9 months now.

damn

i don't see how people can drive like that... or is it not your daily driver? parking lots are such a PITA and no AC sucks ass in the afternoon rush hour...

yea ive been without PS and AC for a couple months too. its really not that bad once your used to it.

but when you jump behind the wheel of a car with power steering holy cow watch that first turn cause your going to take it pretty sharp haha.

Originally posted by soulcontroller
yea ive been without PS and AC for a couple months too. its really not that bad once your used to it. but when you jump behind the wheel of a car with power steering holy cow watch that first turn cause your going to take it pretty sharp haha.

Hahah yes indeed you will. My g/f's grand am is a fine example, when I drive that thing I'm like WHOA hello P/S.

I actually like driving without the P/S. Yeah its a bitch at low speeds, but its not like you can't get used to it.


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As for power difference, maybe 3 hp or so. That is a rough guess. It should free up SOME power, but I imagine it won't be too much. Maybe enough to see 0.05 to 0.1 sec improvement in the 1/4 mile, maybe...

It's just a guess, but I think it's not too far off (say 2-5 hp, or something like that)

yea ive been driving without ps/ac for awhile now too. its not really horrible but i do miss ps, with wider tires it grabs alot more. it does free up alot of power though for sure, even more with aftermarket udp