Hicas Eliminator Kit

[SCR48]

Hi Guys

Just wondering if you guys think this kit is worth the $$.

http://shop.cartel-aus.com/Total-HICAS-eliminator-kit-for-Nissan-dw015.htm

[GTSBoy]

These things are enormously better than a simple HICAS delete bar, because you get rid of the tie rod ends. Still defectable though.

[SCR48]

Seems weird that it's defectable, no?

[GTSBoy]

Modification of a steering system. Not permissable without engineering.

[SCR48]

Fair enough, getting one in my car next few days, interesting to see how it will feel

[Gav]

Bear in mind it is a bit of a mission to do this at home as you will almost certainly need to take off the hub assembly to press out the existing ball joint bush.

[SCR48]

Im it doing it lol.. Getting it in with a turbo upgrade

[boostn0199]

Bear in mind it is a bit of a mission to do this at home as you will almost certainly need to take off the hub assembly to press out the existing ball joint bush.

You dont need to take off the hub to press bearings out, simple tool can do it on the car, even if you do need to take hub off its easy to get off no mission lol.

[R.3.2.G.T.R]

i have one these kits sitting at home waiting to be installed.. i wanna do this at home but my concern is finishing the job over the weekend as i have read its a pain to press out the balljoints

boostn0199: what did u use for the job? how long does it typically take?

ps - i have a small dremel which i was thinking of using to cut of the lip on the balljoint and press it out from that direction - anyone done it this way?

Edited August 7, 2012 by BWRGTR

[SCR48]

Im getting the car back on tuesday, will be interesting to see how it handles with this kit

[GTSBoy]

It will handle like every other R33* with similar suspension and HICAS defeated.

*except for those that have rooted rear tie rod ends, in which case it will be better.

[RB 30]

Modification of a steering system. Not permissable without engineering.

Hope mine is hard to see under the rear diffuser... Pretty sure they will have a field day with the Decat pipe. Is my fuel system illegal 2?

Edited August 8, 2012 by RB 30

[GTSBoy]

Take my tip. If it is still in whatever garish colour it came in, take it off and paint it black before crossing your fingers. Will make it much less likely to get spotted. Cops may or may not be bright enough to know whether the car was supposed to have HICAS, but they can sure as f**k tell that a bright orange/blue/red component is not original.

[RB 30]

Take my tip. If it is still in whatever garish colour it came in, take it off and paint it black before crossing your fingers. Will make it much less likely to get spotted. Cops may or may not be bright enough to know whether the car was supposed to have HICAS, but they can sure as f**k tell that a bright orange/blue/red component is not original.

True that! I still have a airbox! and a cat some times lol

[boostn0199]

i have one these kits sitting at home waiting to be installed.. i wanna do this at home but my concern is finishing the job over the weekend as i have read its a pain to press out the balljoints

boostn0199: what did u use for the job? how long does it typically take?

ps - i have a small dremel which i was thinking of using to cut of the lip on the balljoint and press it out from that direction - anyone done it this way?

Basically i made up a mini ball joint puller and pusher so it pushes witha bolt to get it out. For me even if i did it with removings hubs wouldnt take memore than couple of hours.

[samos69]

Not me, but when I removed my balljoints / HICAS I did a bit of searching and came across this setup:

[boostn0199]

^ Thats more or less the same idea as the tool I made.

[GTR260]

Soo did any one end up fitting this kit up? How Long did it take? What's the quality like?

[Cadmoon]

I'm also interested if anyone has tried to get this passed by an engineer?

[AshR34GTT]

Do ppl who put these lock out kits in, only do it to improve track performance, or do ppl experience issues with the HICAS on everyday road use?

I've never tracked my car, but I do know that when I engage HICAS on the road, I can take corners up to 20 km/h faster then when it is disengaged.

So just curious as to why do many ppl install lock out kits? I personally think HICAS is excellent, but like I said, never tracked my 34.

Edited December 29, 2012 by AshR34GTT