Hicas Lock Bars

[dmr]

i locked my hicas and looped the lines at the rear. i wouldn't advise blocking the lines as it's a high pressure system and will destroy the rear of your power steering pump.

my car is alot more predictable now when sliding, and feels more stable.

[Sydneykid]

Why don't you guys try a search, "Sydneykid" and "HICAS", you will find everything you need to know. Plus the FAQ's have lots of practicle info;

The R33 one

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/HI...ml&hl=HICAS

The R32 one

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...ml&hl=HICAS

Cheers

Gary

[subie]

i locked my hicas and looped the lines at the rear. i wouldn't advise blocking the lines as it's a high pressure system and will destroy the rear of your power steering pump.

my car is alot more predictable now when sliding, and feels more stable.

Hi mate,

can u tell/show me where to loop the lines at the back? pics would be good

thanks in advance

[Sydneykid]

Hi mate,

can u tell/show me where to loop the lines at the back? pics would be good

thanks in advance

Why would you want to loop it at the back? The front is so much easier.

Cheers

Gary

[subie]

Why would you want to loop it at the back? The front is so much easier.

Cheers

Gary

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By-Passing The HICAS Solenoid

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When you put the HICAS lock bar in, you have a few choices. Some bypass the HICAS solenoid (and the whole system towards the rear of the car). Some loop it at the back using high pressure fittings. Some modify the power steering pump.

I chose to bypass the HICAS Solenoid as it seemed to be the easiest option.

1) Read the whole tutorial before you start.

2) Look at Diagram 1. You need to locate the Hoses marked in RED.

3) Look at Diagram 2. This is one of those hoses.

4) Remove this hose where I have circled. Attach the 3/8th hose here. Use a hose clamp.

5) Look at Diagram 3 & 4. This is the other hose (or atleast where it joins back to the metal pipes). Unscrew this fitting. Attach the 1/2 inch hose to the pipe (the 'male' thread) again, use a hose clamp.

6) Join the hoses with your reducer, using hose clamps.

7) Plug the female part of the lines underneath the car. (I used a plastic wine cork, grinded ribs of it, tapered it a little and it screwed in...

8) Top up the power steering fluid, run the car, check for leaks.

hey Sydneykid,

4) Remove this hose where I have circled. Attach the 3/8th hose here. Use a hose clamp. = Where is this hose located?

5) Look at Diagram 3 & 4. This is the other hose (or atleast where it joins back to the metal pipes). Unscrew this fitting. Attach the 1/2 inch hose to the pipe (the 'male' thread) again, use a hose clamp. = Where is this hose located?

then, join them together? and which one to block as No.7? also, how about the hydrolic lines at the back where the lockbar is?

Cheers

Edited May 5, 2008 by subie

[Cubes]

Front FTW. So much tidier and you can reuse your hicas lines etc if you get defected

Your best bet it to do the job.. Once you start you will see what needs to be done.

[some_cs_student]

Why don't you guys try a search, "Sydneykid" and "HICAS", you will find everything you need to know. Plus the FAQ's have lots of practicle info;

The R33 one

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/HI...ml&hl=HICAS

The R32 one

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...ml&hl=HICAS

Why I didn't know they existed, I've posted one question on the R33 version.

[bumble_bee]

bought a hicas lock bar..should get it on friday..

and i'll put in on the weekend..

and c how she goes...

did anybody on a 33 notice difference wen sliding out?

is it better/worse?

etc..

thanks

[Sydneykid]

hey Sydneykid,

4) Remove this hose where I have circled. Attach the 3/8th hose here. Use a hose clamp. = Where is this hose located?

5) Look at Diagram 3 & 4. This is the other hose (or atleast where it joins back to the metal pipes). Unscrew this fitting. Attach the 1/2 inch hose to the pipe (the 'male' thread) again, use a hose clamp. = Where is this hose located?

then, join them together? and which one to block as No.7? also, how about the hydrolic lines at the back where the lockbar is?

Cheers

Take the instructions to your car, it's obvious when you look.

Cheers

Gary