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I am preping the car to do a little track work (propably 4-5 times a year), nothing serious, just wanting to have a little fun in a controlled environment.

I am considering removing the Hicas as many people have recommended doing, but b4 doing so i would like to get a couple of issues cleared up.

1/ If the car handles better without the HICAS why was it installed throughout the 32, 33 and 34 models?

2/ If the fuse is taken out for track days, is the HICAS firmly locked in the neutral positon?

3/ On a R33 what methods can be used in disabling/removing the HICAS?

4/ Can anyone please supply links to suppliers that have kits for R33's?

Thanks

Alan

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Hi Alan, this has been discussed a great number of times I suggest you do a search. In the interim brief suggestion follow your questions......

1/ If the car handles better without the HICAS why was it installed throughout the 32, 33 and 34 models?

Wally factor. It makes the car safer for the wallys, it doesn't make the car handle better. I have a question for you, if HICAS makes the car handle better then why is there none, zero, zilch, SFA, race cars with HICAS?

2/ If the fuse is taken out for track days, is the HICAS firmly locked in the neutral position?

No

3/ On a R33 what methods can be used in disabling/removing the HICAS?

Replace the rack with a tube and screw the std steering links into the tube. Or buy a kit from Tomei which has washers that you stick in the ends of the rack to stop it moving. We replace the rack as it is lighter.

If you have replaced the rack then remove the hydraulics, it also saves a lot of weight. If you used a Tome kit then you do nothing else but plug in the electronics box that tricks the dash warning light.

If you have replaced the rack and removed all the other useless parts then remove the HCAS warning bulb from the dash as it will stay on.

4/ Can anyone please supply links to suppliers that have kits for R33's?

Try the Tomei outlets, I use these guys.....

www.hioctaneracing.com.au

Hope that helps

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Thanks :D

Have recently read a thread relating to the R32 hicas system and it's removal. You also stated the removal of the hydrolics in that thread.

Does the R33 HICAS work hydrolicly? I thought that only the 32's had a hydrolic system, as the 33's and 34's were upgraded to a fully electronic system.

I am cosidering using the TOMIE system as it can be easily reverted back to normal if need be. Also wouldn't the removal of about 30kg of parts effect the "balance" and front to rear weight distribution of the car, thus effecting it's handling.

I am just trying to get educated on such matters :(, i am in no way trying to 2nd guess your tactics, as your knowledge and experience is FAR greater than mine.

Thanks

Alan

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Would installing the TOMIE HICAS lock kit damage the system? Just thinking, if the shims prevent the HICAS from moving, would it cause great strain on the mechanics or does the electronic box disable the system completely (kills power to the HICAS)?

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