91 MR2 Question?

[Xtreme_098]

Do the 91 models come with power stearing. I have always wanted an MR2 and have kept my eye out for a respectable one and I thought I had found it until this hit me. Thanks.

[JekylandHyde]

Power steering was an option.

I much prefer the car without it.

[Im JDM Yo]

Ive seen few without power steering though.

[Sandhawk]

Originally Posted by JekylandHyde

Power steering was an option.

I much prefer the car without it.

Just curious why without? what are the pros/cons.

[JekylandHyde]

Jekyl does not have P/S ... and I had the P/S taken out of Hyde.

You have much better road feel with manual steering and the turn in is much more predicatble.
The MR2's p/s is way too "easy" which makes you feel really disconnected from the road.

When I am racing, I really rather have my direct inputs affecting the car, not an exaggeration of them.

Losing the P/S system is also a great weigh to lose a good 35-45 lbs of weight from the car.

The only pro I can think of for having P/S is parallel parking. It does not bother me not having it, but I could see how some people would find it a lack of luxury while parking.

The MR2's P/S turns off at certain speed (not sure off hand at what mph).

[BlitzKeg]

Doesn't power steering rob like 25hp from the engine or something like that?!??!

New cars have electric rack and pinion so it runs off the battery and alternator.....no hp loss.

[JekylandHyde]

Most P/S steerings rob power because of the drain of the additional piece spinning off of the drivetrain.

The MR2 has the engine in back ... so the P/S is electrically assited in the front. There is no belts ... no drivetrain loss.

[Xtreme_098]

I don't want to have to shift and steer with my left/weaker arm. I will have to call him up to ask, doesn't say on the description. Thanks for the help guys, I almost forgot about the car because I didn't want it to not have powersteering. Ill let yall know if I end up buying.

[Im JDM Yo]

good luck!