Scotsman Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I have searched these forums for info on how to make an R33 GTR into RWD, and found little helpful advise based on R33's. I'd like for someone who has done this before, by removing fuse or front shaft (from transfer case to front diff) to comment on how this was done / any problems encountered? Also Mine is a V-Spec, so dunno if this makes things more difficult. I understand pulling the fuse isn't the answer (on R33), but what does this do exactly? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 ill swap you your gtr for my GTS-T consider it an easy RWD conversion Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted December 2, 2003 Author Share Posted December 2, 2003 Thanks Ash. I'll give it some thought.... Someone must know how to do this without spending huge money? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINES_DATSUN Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Well, im trying to find that out aswell. mine aint vspec. i think its easier since it doesnt have that split torque thing ( ATTESA) . so its just straight LSD to the rear wheels. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamezilla Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I get it done at BMT every time my car (R33 GTR VSpec) goes on the dyno (RWD only) - takes about 15mins. I think they remove the front drive-shafts. Talk to your local friendly workshop Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVL R33 Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 All you need to do is pull the fuse in the boot and bleed the 4wd pump of fluid, no need to drop front drive shafts.. I've had mine done to dyno it and causes no probs at all. Just make sure they do the screw up properly when they've finished otherwise you leak fluid... You lose around 60ml of transmission fluid that's all... Mines a Vspec too... Cheers Brett Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Unless your doing it specifically to dyno the car, why the hell would you want to? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVL R33 Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 To scare the crap out of yourself perhaps??? ha ha ha Personally I prefer the safety (and fun) of the Attessa, going sideways on public streets doesn't appeal to me, I'd rather corner like it's on rails.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I may be wrong here, but I'm sure HKS or one of the name brand makes a "rod thingy". check out www.greenline.jp I think I saw one there. I also remember checking out a GTR Vspec that had heeps of these gadgets/switches, one to switch the HICAS on/off, RWD/4WD on/off, Rod to reduce the sound of the exhaust, an on/off for the ATTESSA...etc He's a SAU member, can't find the link but user name was En_One his contact numbers are 0415210220 or 0421531468 or email to [email protected] Maybe give him a try, seemed to have every gadget under the Al Quaida Sun. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 aaahhhh FOUND THE LINK... http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=17372 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 meshmesh are you referring to the HKS Drag Controller? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 meshmesh are you referring to the HKS Drag Controller? Buggered if I know??? All I can remember is that the car had 3 flick switches where the ashtray goes, & a rod about the size of a pushbike tyre pump, that was on the passenger side of the centre console. Also, I about 100% sure, he said one of them makes the car RWD only, which he used for track work. Is that a drag controller? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Well, im trying to find that out aswell. mine aint vspec. i think its easier since it doesnt have that split torque thing ( ATTESA) . so its just straight LSD to the rear wheels. The world is full of dumb people with no idea Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 The world is full of dumb people with no idea :werd: MeshMesh: Yep that sounds like the HKS Drag Controller Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 On a non-V-spec you just pull two fuses, one in the boot and one in the cabin and bingo, RWD central. I only drove for a short time and the clutch was slipping anyway so can't really say what it is like to drive as a RWD. But that really doesn't help the original poster. But might save someone with a non-V-spec doing something silly like pulling their car to bits... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CerealKiller Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 why buy a GT-R if you want RWD only? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usuckpoo Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 why buy a GT-R if you want RWD only? I think its an issue of freedom of choice If you could have a car that can be 2wd on monday and 4wd on tuesday....why not? Makes it a good all weather car...and also renders it a good drift car on demand.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I just wonder about disabling the HICAS as well, does it just sit straight? Not sure if I would want the rear wheels wandering around on a powerful RWD that thinks it is a 4WD Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-596954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 My understanding is that the remove the fuse option is not safe with R33s and later, apparently there is some wear on the clutch packs that does not occur with R32s. And without meaning to hijack, when the forums were lost a thread re the HKS torque split controller was lost. Does anyone have any experience with it? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-597179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted December 3, 2003 Author Share Posted December 3, 2003 Thanks for the opinions guys. CerealKiller / Blitz - I want RWD for drift and skidpan days. 4WD sticks too well and therefore limits my fun. harhar (evil laugh) EVL R33 (Brett) - Have you removed this fluid yourself before? Could you perhaps elaborate on how this is done? Where is the 4WD pump found? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/29019-how-to-r33-gtr-rwd/#findComment-597361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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