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Hey Guys!

I'm practically new to this site.

Just traded in my 05 WRX for a R34 GTT.

Few questions.

1. The boost doesn't seem as hard hitting as it did in the WRX, and the car seems slower overall. (not going to stay that way for long). Is this normal?

2. The HICAS light on the dash. does it ever light up? And what does it mean if it does/doesn't light up?

3. There is a VSS switch on the right of the dash which says "SPORT" and "SILENT". What does this switch do? When i toggle it either left or right, all i hear is a whirring noise from the rear.

4. Are there good japanese Short shift kits out there?

5. Where are some good workshops around Sydney to work on a Skyline? BD4's? Advans?

6. I LOVE THE SKYLINE!!!! Need;s some work done to it though... For a list of current mods on the car, please see below.

Hope to meet you guys soon!

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Boost works in dual stage 5 to 4500rpm and then 7psi from there after.. dual stage to prevent so much fully sik wheel spin ulleh..

HICAS lights up on traction loss over 70/kmh and this will engage 4 wheel steering and the back will adjust its rear wheels to compensate for drift and help control the car out of traction loss..

That button you have sounds like the nismo sound muffler which toggles between fully open which allows full exhaust sport performance and silent is when it closes to prevent unwanted attention or waking up your neigbours.. if you still have the system that is ..

Use sport..

I dont think you'd want a short shifter .. I find it was to short from other cars ive driven your call tho .. you'll get used to the setting.. Cusco is a good one tho

Good workshops in sydney id say Northen beaches performance are pretty good..

And yes skyline is a wicked machine with plenty of power.. play it easy for awhile because shes a RWD not a 4wd try remember that :(

HICAS lights up on traction loss over 70/kmh and this will engage 4 wheel steering and the back will adjust its rear wheels to compensate for drift and help control the car out of traction loss..

This is very wrong.

If the HICAS light comes on it is indicating one of two things. A fault with the HICAS system (steering sensor fault for example) or a fault with the power steering system (fluid level low for example). The HICAS light will never come on when HICAS is working normally.

HICAS is NOT activated by loss of traction but by steering angle sensors (steering wheel) and vehicle speed and is activated at steering angles over 20 degrees at vehicle speeds over 80km/h. It's only going to move your rear wheels 1 - 1.5 degrees to improve handling at high speed cornering.

Hey Guys!

I'm practically new to this site.

Just traded in my 05 WRX for a R34 GTT.

Few questions.

1. The boost doesn't seem as hard hitting as it did in the WRX, and the car seems slower overall. (not going to stay that way for long). Is this normal?

2. The HICAS light on the dash. does it ever light up? And what does it mean if it does/doesn't light up?

3. There is a VSS switch on the right of the dash which says "SPORT" and "SILENT". What does this switch do? When i toggle it either left or right, all i hear is a whirring noise from the rear.

4. Are there good japanese Short shift kits out there?

5. Where are some good workshops around Sydney to work on a Skyline? BD4's? Advans?

6. I LOVE THE SKYLINE!!!! Need;s some work done to it though... For a list of current mods on the car, please see below.

Hope to meet you guys soon!

1. 5 psi to 5000 rpm then 7 psi after that. You can modify the way the solenoid works for 7psi the whole time.

2. HICAS light should not light up except under fault conditions.

3. option exhaust

4. Short shift kits kill gearboxes. C's short shifter is the usual one you'll find. C's went out of business so only old stock around now.

5. BD4's is gone. Advan is good, CRD is good.

This is very wrong.

If the HICAS light comes on it is indicating one of two things. A fault with the HICAS system (steering sensor fault for example) or a fault with the power steering system (fluid level low for example). The HICAS light will never come on when HICAS is working normally.

HICAS is NOT activated by loss of traction but by steering angle sensors (steering wheel) and vehicle speed and is activated at steering angles over 20 degrees at vehicle speeds over 80km/h. It's only going to move your rear wheels 1 - 1.5 degrees to improve handling at high speed cornering.

I stand corrected :( I also thought this but I was informed I was priorly incorrect.. Seems they all suck!

R34 GTT is definately a nice car. It has more of a refined ride and drive. I think the WRX will always be quicker mod for mod off the line though as it can put down the power thanks to AWD. But if you want a bit more fun than the R34 with RWD will deliver nicely. ;) Congrats on the purchase!

Thanks for the input guys.

And i will get pics up soon.

Getting Leon to install the alarm tmr morn so i might try then.

And what do you mean BD4's is gone??!!!

And how much are rear bars/sideskirts for this baby!!!!

I may just get replica Nismo ones...but we'll see.

I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!

Also, any sponsors on the forums who detail cars???wanna get full detailing inside and out...esp shampooing of interior seats...

Yes i'm picky.

Nice choice mate. Your R34 has a much nicer interior than the rexy.

If you want, I can get your some nice bodykits for your pride and joy. just pm me.

Yeah what happened to BD4s? closed down did they?

Edited by BaysideBlue

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