Guest Anonymous Posted December 16, 2001 Share Posted December 16, 2001 i have 80 280zx that i am going to be using for track days and auto x. it has power steering now i was wondering how hard would it be to convert to manual steering?? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 Do you have problem with the power steering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 no problem with it. i just would like to get rid of the extra weight. a few pounds here and there up front doesnt hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Not knowing the ZX in detail, you're best bet would be to find one with manual steering (if such a beast existed) and get all the parts from the steering wheel on down. If there were no manual steering ZXs then you might be better off spending your weight saving effort and dollars elsewhere. I don't know if the previous gen steering rack and system can be used on a zx. If you figure it out, write it up for the FAQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 " i was wondering how hard would it be to convert to manual steering?? " As easy as getting a full manual R&P complete WITH crossmember up to the isolator (top side of isolator goes to firewall linkage). That should cover the full system. And I'd rec'd a rebuilt rack (~$200US) which includes inner boots/joints etc. I run the manual R&P setup which was OEM in my 80 ZX. FWIW their are SEVERAL crossmembers and one looks VERY similar to the one you want...I had it all blasted/painted ready to go in when I realized the Xmember rack 'flanges' are ~3/32" out on each side in comparison to the manual crossmember.........no easy way to slam it in their......so avoid my hiccup. good luck.......keep us updated on your mods....not many tracking 280ZX's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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