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I know I can get a manual rack for the car, but its kind of a pain. If I was going to do this on the Paseo I'd probably just get a manual rack. However, you also need to change out the steering column since they are different lengths. If I was going to do this with the Matrix I would want to keep the power steering for the wife since thats what she drives.
The Honda link was interesting, but obviously not focused on fuel effeciency. I don't think my power steering is sucking up anywhere near 5 horsepower, let alone 8.5. Those numbers must be at peak rpms. I didn't read all the replies to the original message, but it sounds like he is still running the pump all the time since he just has it on a switch. I'd definitly want some sort of circuit to turn it off when not needed.
I wonder how an all electric rack from a Prius would fit into a Matrix...
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