I wouldn't want to remove the power steering for auto-x!
As for the 5spd. I recommend it. With the auto you could do most of the courses in 1st gear but when it shifts to 2nd around 50mph you have to slow below 30mph before it will downshift back to 1st.
With my 5spd/3.90 gears 2nd gear is good for almost 70mph (perfect) and I spend all my time in that gear aside from the start.
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