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I was just wondering is there any benefit to running manual brakes and steering?
 

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a manual rack is a bunch lighter
 

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I wouldn't switch to Manual brakes though. Not worth the effort to save 2 pounds of weight


Manual rack though is lighter and offers better feel for road racing or autocrossing
 

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rockingchair69 said:
I was just wondering is there any benefit to running manual brakes and steering?
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You get bigger muscles and can save money by not needing a gym memebership
 

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jrichker said:
You get bigger muscles and can save money by not needing a gym memebership
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My left leg is bigger than my right from pushing the clutch. Manual brakes might just help even it out!!!
 
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I run manual flaming river quick ratio rack and manual brakes, but I run 550 inch big blocks in a fox. Not as bad as one would think
 
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sbftech....how do you like the manual rack? obviously at anything over 5mph there is only good benefits over P/S, but at parking and slow speeds i hear it's a bear. is that true?
 
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sbftech....how do you like the manual rack? obviously at anything over 5mph there is only good benefits over P/S, but at parking and slow speeds i hear it's a bear. is that true?
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I run a skinny front tire, so I dont notice as much obviously but I would think with a regular tire and heavy fox bodies it would prolly suck azz
 

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I've been tempted to run a manual rack for a while, but most of the autox guys i talk to say it's not worth the effort. Even though it gives you more feel, they tell me it's a pain the in neck on tight courses and especially when you run wide tires up front.
 
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