4 Wheel Steer? Wtf?

[astrotristan]

ok so i've been looking around for a r32 gtst..

and since when did some r32 gtst's have 4 wheel steer

i appreciate what 4 wheel steer is and that there is a gtst 4 which is 4wd

but yeeh..

im kinda lost can some one less novice explain this,

its killing me haha

[Rekin]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HICAS

HICAS tilts the rear wheels a couple of degree's when travelling at speeds above 80km/h for better handling (this can be debatable)

Dont get it confused with other 4wheel steers (such as on preludes) which are used as parking aids.

[gazza750]

its called the hicas steering system the rear wheels turn about 2 % i think it is if you dont like it get a hicas lock kit o stop the rears turning

[astrotristan]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HICAS

HICAS tilts the rear wheels a couple of degree's when travelling at speeds above 80km/h for better handling (this can be debatable)

Dont get it confused with other 4wheel steers (such as on preludes) which are used as parking aids.

hey thanks heaps =]

when looking at buying a r32, generally would you consider 4wheel steer as a good thing or a bad thingg?

[lach 32]

hey thanks heaps =]

when looking at buying a r32, generally would you consider 4wheel steer as a good thing or a bad thingg?

i think you'll find that they all have it......not sure if the gts have it though. some people think it's good and some people don't like it so get a loack bar.

[Daniel R32]

i think you'll find that they all have it......not sure if the gts have it though.

I got a GTS and yep the GTS does have it. . .

[Levi_]

Don't worry about it, wait until you drive the car for a month or two and decide if you like it. I removed mine, was reasonably painless and took an hour or two to do (R33).

[Gav]

Before you remove or modify it, make sure you get the suspension looked over carefully and any worn parts (bushes, tie rod ends) etc replaced if necessary. Many have confused worn components with HICAS "doing it's thing".

[32vspecII]

not all 32 and 33 non turbos have hicas

some don't but it is rare

[bubba]

HICAS is easy to remove, a little more fiddly in a 32 as you have to cut power steering lines. I put a lockbar in a few weeks ago then when we had the engine out last week, I removed all the crap in the engine bay and to the back of the car. Looped the pump back into the resevoir and all is sweet. Car is much more predictable and a pleasure to drive

[Daniel R32]

not all 32 and 33 non turbos have hicas

some don't but it is rare

You learn something every day

[astrotristan]

agreed =]

really appreciate the help guys