Hicas Lock Kit

[tdr]

Hey guys,

just a quick question, i know i can purchase a hicas lock bar, but i was looking on nengun and they sell an electronic hicas lock kit. I am wondering what are the differences between the two, besides one being pysical and one being electronic.

What is the better option??

thanks guys

Todd

[GTR1993]

If you use the lock bar, you can remove the engine bay mounted solenoid, lines and rack, removing about 20 kg i have been told. The problem with this is you disconnect the hicas computer goes a bit heavy at slow speeds.

Using the tomei kit you will lock the hicas and have no problems with steering going heavy, so what i have done is i have bought both, ill remobe the whole system, and install the computer box so i have the best of both worlds.

[DJRIFT]

i think this kit is cheaper

http://www.independentmotorsports.com.au/

try it out im about to get one.

[Sydneykid]

Try the For Sale forum, GTRGeoff makes a good locking bar.

cheers

[SKiTLz]

You wont get the heavy steering if your using an aftermarket ECU like a PFC will you?

[Sydneykid]

You wont get the heavy steering if your using an aftermarket ECU like a PFC will you?

No

cheers

[SKiTLz]

No

cheers

Figured as much. Thanks for confirming though.

[nsanity]

I just purchased my R33 GTST last week, and i've noticed that the HICAS llight comes on everynow and then.

After reading here, it seems that if that light goes on, then there is problems. However i don't notice any real change in the rear end's stability.

I have an aftermarket steering wheel on it, so referring to the FAQ's it means it wont work properly anyway, but should i get a lock kit (as GTRGeoff provides) and simply forget about the bloody thing?

[tacker]

Yep have just removed mine and installed the lock bar on a R32 GTR and connected up the power steering fluid hoses as per the DIY on this forum.

And apart from the hicas light being on i had no other problems with the removal of the Hicas. And yes just over 20kgs removed from the car doing it this way and i can every change my oil filter and not dislocate every joint in my hand and arm.

[GTR1993]

No

cheers

how does this work i thought this was controlled by the hicas computer ot the engine ecu?

[Sleekman]

Does R32 have hicas?

[mr_rbman]

Does R32 have hicas?

yes

[kralster]

I think the hicas in 32's is mechanical though. No computer to controll it, i believe it is something to do with oil pressure and hydrolics.

[GTR1993]

it is mechanical, but still has a hicas computer in the boot.

[Oblivion]

oh yeah it is a pain in the bum.

[nsanity]

I just purchased my R33 GTST last week, and i've noticed that the HICAS llight comes on everynow and then.

After reading here, it seems that if that light goes on, then there is problems. However i don't notice any real change in the rear end's stability.

I have an aftermarket steering wheel on it, so referring to the FAQ's it means it wont work properly anyway, but should i get a lock kit (as GTRGeoff provides) and simply forget about the bloody thing?

as above.

Anyone?

[salad]

the only real problem is that it causes heavy steering at low speeds after a while of turning the car on.

im currently selling lock bars for $120

GTRgeoff is a good reliable source though, has been selling for a while

PM me if interested.

[SS8_Gohan]

my car sometimes has a mind of it's own on some roads where there are those kinda ruts? like it's a full proper lane, but just had a lot of use, so there is like a wave in the road. My car will ALWAYS wander whenever there is a wavey road... would that be my HICAS? kinda tramlining of sorts...

[Beer Baron]

that is either tyres, or allignment.

[SS8_Gohan]

oh ok... well i did DIY rim change a few months back... maybe i should go get an alignment then.

thanks