Jump to content
SAU Community

Steering Issue In The Rear

turbo_brian

By turbo_brian,
in General Maintenance

 Share

Recommended Posts

turbo_brian Community Regular

turbo_brian

Posted
Posted

Ok, I have a strange one, not sure if anyone will know the answer for, but before I go tearing stuff out, and hacking in the car, I thought I would see what others think on here...

I have a 93 model R32 GTR Skyline, great car, is serving me very well.

A while ago, had a little accident in her, no biggy, but basically put the entire left hand side into a wall, went steerings arms, control arms, panels, etc.

Got it back 2 weeks ago from the repairer, and she has been driving nice, had a wheel alignment and it's as straight as a dye. Anyway, until the weekend, I used it to putter around the city.

The issue: I have found that when I am on the highway, pushing through a nice open wide sweeping corner right, the rear left feels like it drops in height and the entire back of the car seems to shift about half - 1 foot sideways as you sweep through the corner. Quite dis-concerning as it happens, it feels like the back of the car is sliding (This is for sweeping right hand corners, weight transfer to the rear left).

If I pull the same maneuver in a sweeping left hand corner, there is no issues at all, it holds hard and fast, and power's through terrific.

Now, if I apply power as I am going through the sweeping right hand corner, the car seems to stay fairly stable feeling, but if I go to change gears, it gets all out of shape and wobbly again.

Not sure if it's something to do with damaged HICAS, or if something is not bolted in right, but I dont have this issue at low speeds, only seems to occur above 50km/h.

Anyone got any ideas before I go pulling the rear of the car apart tonight?

Thanks,

Brian.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/248920-steering-issue-in-the-rear/
Share on other sites
PUDZ 32R Enthusiast

PUDZ 32R

Posted
Posted

i would say it is a problem with the HICAS. as it only comes into play at speed as far as i know.. why dont u just buy a canceller bar 2 get back some rear end stability into the car.

Trust33 Grand Master

Trust33

Posted
Posted

that. or what i think it could be is that the rear toe is out. if it never happened before that means that the hicas was working prior to it happening. hence why he hadn't felt a change until after the accident. i know from personal experience.

turbo_brian Community Regular

turbo_brian

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I have had everything aligned, rear toe and front toe have been adjusted, and I am planning on getting rid of the HICAS as well, but wasn't sure if there was anything else it could be....

There is a list of minor issues I am pestering the repairer about in regards to his work, and this is one of them, as the never had issues prior to repair, but does after the repair. Due to the issue being whent he car's weight load is pushed to the left side (sweeping right hand turns), I believe it's something damaged from the accident.

I will investigate further and see what I can find.

Thanks guys,

B.

Trust33 Grand Master

Trust33

Posted
Posted

k then. if it's not the hicas. try looking at your sub-frame bushes. check for leakage & tears in the rubber. u might have to get under there and get the bolt out to get a good look at the bushes though. apart form that u say teht they just did all alignment and id ay they would have thought of the swaybar being loose so that should be all good.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • GTSBoy
      What brakes on R34 GTT(Europe)

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      The 296mm rotors are the R33 turbo brakes. The 310mm rotors are the R34 turbo brakes. The calipers are nearly the same, but not. They're the same caliper but the R34 caliper has longer legs so that it sits out far enough to go over the rotor. The pads are the same for both. When you say, "I bough tsome EBC"....did you just mean pads? Or rotors? 310mm rotors fit under 17" wheels. There may be some wheels without enough clearance though. I can't fit my fingers between the barrel of my wheel and the "corners" of my R34 calipers, but there is plenty of room behind the spokes. This is on Enkei RPF1. You can fit 324mm rotors inside a 17" wheel, but I'd be willing to bet that it would be close to impossible with the Nissan/Sumitomo caliper (using an adapter, of course), because the Sumitomo caliper is fatter than the Brembo caliper that is supposed to go on the 324mm rotors.
    • Kapr
      What brakes on R34 GTT(Europe)

      By Kapr · Posted

      Hi. Can someone tell me what brakes(and mainly WHERE) can i buy brakes on R34 GTT? I bought some EBC which SHOULD go on my car(i have GT but it has GTT brakes) but it does not fit, Brakes are "too" small(296mm) Are 310mm be good or? I have 17 inch wheel so no "big boys" but for me driving i just need one that fits and i can get here in EU/Czech.
    • Marek
      Hi everyone.

      By Marek · Posted

      Since winter isn't that harsh anymore in Poland, i will definetely drive it 365 days a year 😉. But if the snow hits i will try it for sure and let U know. Only swap i am planning to do is of course R34 GTR front 😍.
    • Marek
      WGNC34 - floor mats

      By Marek · Posted

      Hey. Very valuable information about pitwork, I will pay attention when buying any consumable parts 🙏 As for the carpets - I got a handful of information from nengun, from which it appears that indeed the carpets for the driver's side are OEM. They are not able to show me any pictures due to the long chain of different sales entities but after I place the order, as soon as the goods arrive at the nengun warehouse from which they will send the shipment to me they can send me photos and if my purchase differs from OEM I can immediately return it / cancel the purchase. I think I will give it a try 😉. Of course i'll let you know what's what as soon as i get them P.s. I know the topic is not relevant to the thread, but both nengun and amayama have these SICK 😍 trunk room lamps available. Do you know anyone who ordered them? I need to have one in my car
    • ARB26
      S1 Autech 260RS Wiring Diagrams

      By ARB26 · Posted

      I've managed to find this: Nissan_Stagea_AutechVersion260RS (1).pdf
×
×
  • Create New...