DIY AWS Delete from scratch!!!

[DrGonzo]

You're using a FWD rack? How many turns does it have lock to lock vs the TT rack?

Not sure! I'll have to check it out tomorrow and I'll let you guys know!

Anyone know what the turns are for a TT?

[jba3]

Not sure! I'll have to check it out tomorrow and I'll let you guys know!

Anyone know what the turns are for a TT?

The 4WS is slightly faster lock to lock

4WS steering racks are 2.52
2WS steering racks are 2.80

[DrGonzo]

Cool thanks for the info!

Yeah definitely not something that is going to be extremely noticeable.

[mh3kgt]

Is this something that can be done at a home garage with floor jacks and jack stands? Or is it a lift only job? Gonna try to attempt it soon but I only have access to a buddie's garage and the shop lift is the drive on type

[DrGonzo]

I completed this job by myself out in my driveway with just standard tools. You will most likely need two jacks to help balance the rear subframe when installing it. It is really heaving and you cannot man-handle it into place. I spent the most time trying to get it mounted back into place as the four mounting holes/studs all pretty much have to line up together. If they are a little off they will bind and you won't be able to raise the rear subframe into place.

It is also best to leave the wheels on the subframe as it makes it easier to roll in and out. You will need to remove the driveshaft, exhaust, brake lines, Parking brake lines, and unplug the ABS sensors. The rest is just the PS lines. Now remember I did this on a stripped down car so a lot of things were already missing so just look around at everything and make nothing is still connected.

[YoshiBishi]

Is there a reason people delete their AWS? Mine seem to be working...

[DrGonzo]

Cause if it leaks or is broken it is a pain to fix and really expensive! Other do it for weight savings or auto-cross/racing reasons.

I deleted mine as I had the car apart anyway and didn't know if it worked or not. so I just removed it to save myself the pain of having to do it later on!

[YoshiBishi]

Ah okay, so I'll just leave it alone until it breaks then. I like having all my nifty tech stuff still working on my car (knocks on wood).

[jba3]

Is there a reason people delete their AWS? Mine seem to be working...

Less weight (30 lb reduction)
Less "stuff" to break
Not really needed - the 96 Stealth TT didn't come with it
Only functions over ?35? mph and some road racers/autocrossers find it more predictable to remove it

[mh3kgt]

Ya I'm mostly doing it for preventative maintenance so I don't have to worry about leaks later on, plus all the weight savings I can get is ok by me