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Hey guys, has anyone removed the power steering unit on the 370z before? I am the kind of guy that doesn't mind removing everything on the car just the save

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Old 03-17-2013, 05:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys, has anyone removed the power steering unit on the 370z before? I am the kind of guy that doesn't mind removing everything on the car just the save weight. I am a retired racer, now a casual track day driver. I had a full race Honda that I was using for my NASA racing series. I am thinking of doing the same treatment to the 370z. Does anyone have any experience with that? Any help would be apprieciated, thanks.

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Hey guys, has anyone removed the power steering unit on the 370z before? I am the kind of guy that doesn't mind removing everything on the car just the save weight. I am a retired racer, now a casual track day driver. I had a full race Honda that I was using for my NASA racing series. I am thinking of doing the same treatment to the 370z. Does anyone have any experience with that? Any help would be apprieciated, thanks.

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You really think the car will light enough without PS. I have driven 2200 lb cars without PS but a caged 370Z is going to be around 2800 lbs with most of weight over front end plus driver and fuel. So 3000 lbs of car/driver.

I'm looking at electric PS but haven't even considered going without PS.
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Hey Shamu, thanks for the fast reply. I think you really made a point. I'll be happy with 3000 pounds with driver. I'll keep you updated about the progress of my car very soon. I am planning to do some time attack in SoCal. Mainly Buttonwillow, which happens to be closer to where I live. I am looking forward to seeing you guys soon

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I've got a fully prepped 370 fs. Could save you some money.
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