Hicas, I Know Its Been Covered Before, But.....

[smidy]

HI ALL,

I will be the owner of a GTR '33 v-spec soon and I would like some further help with HICAS from knowledgable peeps with past experience.I have read most of the topic post from the past but most were 2003/4 posts and i'm sure things are different now with the aftermarket products and easy fixes available.

Firstly what are the porblems HICAS can cause?

and what are the advantages/ disadvantages with or without it ?

Secondly what eliminator kits are available now and cost roughly?

who can fit them or easy to do yourself?

I live on brisy northside and will be looking for a tuner/mechanic with extensive knowledge of RB engines and GTR's preferably that aint guna rip ya off if anyone can help with that also?

I have been quoted roughly $1200 for a HICAS eliminator kit, which i thought "shit that must be the best of the best" considering i had seen the tomei ones in past posts for $295,

but are the tomei ones a lifetime fix or a get by till ya can afford the best of the best lifetime fix?

also unplugging the electronic motor behind the diff, is this a quickfix or a permanent solution?

and does this create dramas with a straight driveline on the rear tyres with regards to toe in/out?

Please help one confused mutha#%&$er!!!! Thank you in advance!!

Edited February 25, 2013 by smidy

[BuuBox]

Unless you track the car, I'd only be looking at eliminator kits if you have an issue with the HICAS system.

[smidy]

ok thanks for input!

[doo doo]

tomei kit doesn't replace the hicas bar, it just uses some brass discs to lock the bar into place and then electronically bypasses the hicas computer. If you're ball joints are stuffed (often more of a problem) then it won't help much either. It's a bit harder to unstick the rear with the hicas still working, having it locked out should help the rear be more consistent and predictable in oversteer, (helpful for balance on a race track). Probably there are better ways to initially spend your money, like quality tyres, good alignment, etc see how you go from there.

If you're looking for a tuner/mechanic northside go have a chat to Trent at Mercury Motorsport, they do a few RB's/GTR's there from time to time.

[smidy]

cheers andrew