hicas

[macca]

This is a stupid question, i am a new member to this page, and i am looking around for a r33 gtst. Just wondering what HICAS is. Been reading a few adds and just wondering what it was.

[sammus]

HICAS = High Capacity Active Steering ... i think ?

Skylines have 4 wheel steering. It only goes into operation at 70 - 80km/h or something and the rear wheels don't turn more than 1 degree. It's designed for smooth lane changes, not parking... like the honda system was designed for. Some people here don't like the feeling of it and disable it.... so when someone says 'hicas lock bar', you'll know what it does. You're supposed to disable the system too so the thing isn't forcing/stressing itself against a metal bar.

you guys can correct any mistakes i made...

edit: it's in the faq http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=22193

[macca]

Thanx mate

Do all r33 gtst come with this, what is the verdict on it, do most people disconnect it or leave it connected. Would take a while to get use to wouldnt it?

[sammus]

yup all r33 gtst's.

i guess people don't like the feeling of turning from the back... like a trolley or something. more control when it's all you turning from the front.

i'm 17 and haven't driven one yet so i can't say you could make a poll and ask if you want.

[DezertEagle]

I have an R33 with HICAS, you can't throw it around as easy, been in some dangerous positions when I went to take the turns too hard :S

[sewid]

id say 98% of R33 owners leave HICAS in its factory, working, state. It does too little to warrant spending money on installing lock bars, or removing things.

I drove my R33 for more than a year and hardly ever notice the damn thing.