My car is actually the one in Dave's shop getting the conversion (as per the original post - it is an automatic) so will definitely post my thoughts when I get the car back. The main reason for going with the power steering is A) My wife can hardly turn the steering wheel and there are times where she has needed to drive it (beer + driving = bad) and B) I live in Manhattan where I break a sweat maneuvering the crowded streets and of course parallel parking (don't worry, I always stay within 20 feet of the car ready to drop my sandwich if needed). I am also having an on/off switch installed so if I do not want the power steering, I have that option and will feel identical to stock I am told. I'll report back in a month.