How to? R33 GTR RWD

[Scotsman]

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?

[Ash]

ill swap you your gtr for my GTS-T

consider it an easy RWD conversion

[Scotsman]

Thanks Ash. I'll give it some thought....

Someone must know how to do this without spending huge money?

[MINES_DATSUN]

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.

[Jamezilla]

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

[EVL R33]

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

[Blitz]

Unless your doing it specifically to dyno the car, why the hell would you want to?

[EVL R33]

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....

[meshmesh]

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.

[meshmesh]

aaahhhh FOUND THE LINK...

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=17372

[Blitz]

meshmesh are you referring to the HKS Drag Controller?

[meshmesh]

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?

[Sumo]

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

[Blitz]

The world is full of dumb people with no idea

:werd:

MeshMesh: Yep that sounds like the HKS Drag Controller

[Laurence]

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...

[CerealKiller]

why buy a GT-R if you want RWD only?

[usuckpoo]

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....

[Laurence]

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

[Duncan]

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?

[Scotsman]

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?