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i c... dunno about you, but I myself wish I have an AWD car, much improved wet handling compared to RWD....

u gotta take out both the fuse and the front shaft, otherwise you might break something, like burn the transfer case.

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I have installed a switch that runs inline with the 4WD fuse. I use it all the time and have seen no problem for the last year of using it.

Of course, the ignition has to be off before the use of the switch will take effect. (ie: no alternating between 4WD and RWD on 'the fly')

If you don't wish to install a switch, simply remove the 4WD fuse from in the engine bay. And no, ABS is not affected by this.

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There is another 'trick' if you wish to 'try' running it in 2WD mode 'without' pulling the fuse.

Drive along the road, say about 40km/h (Make sure the turbo is cool for this) push the clutch in, coast along, switch the engine off (Must be in a straight line, clear of ALL traffic. Hit the kill switch on your turbo timer if you have one.)

Once the engine has died, switch back on and start. (Do this while still coasting along)

Let out clutch and you will be in RWD mode.

PRO's: Instant change on the fly to RWD. No need to pull fuse. Can test to see what it is like quickly in RWD mode.

CON's: Disables ABS/HIACS. ABS/HIACS lights will come on. AWD system will engage again once you stop moving forward!

How this works in this............

When you start the car (R32 GTS-4/GTR) the ATTESSA (Spelling?) system tests itself. Normally when you first start a car, it is NOT moving, soo all sensors report back that all is fine and dandy.

But, if you start the car WHILE it is rolling along, then the sensors report there is a problem! Shuts down AWD and goes into RWD mode.

If you have ABS/HIACS fitted, these also will shut down.

I have tried this on a R32 GTR and it works a treat! It 'should' work on a R32 GTS-4.

Have fun!

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