Just Another Hicas Problem :p

[Projectile]

Now before you ask, yes i've done a search and i did find some helpful information about HICAS but i would like some opinions from you guys about my individual case...

Here's my case;

I've got a S1 R33,

A while back i changed my wheel and was told it was a hicas boss kit, all second hand from JAP Parts Plus WA (Registered Trader).

Now i'm not saying they didn't sell me the right stuff but what i am saying is that this wheel is obviously causing problems with the hicas since i never saw the light before i installed it. The wheel that came off my car had 2 holes in the back, one rectangular and one square from memory, the boss kit i got now has 4 holes, 2 squares + 2 rectangles (from memory).

Firstly, is this okay for the new boss kit to have different amount of holes? or should i be worried? They don't seem to do anything...:S

Secondly, i plan on taking the HICAS out and putting a lock bar in, then removing the dash light and not touching anything else. I've heard of power steering problems, do you think i'll have any problems if i do it this way? Would you recommend this as a painfree alternative?

And thirdly is a wheel alignment nessassary? (Currently i'm thinking, yes it is)

Thanks in advance, i want you're opinion on all this!

Jacob.

[Moodles2]

First thing I would do is run the HICAS diagnostic: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/HI...tic-t22193.html

Though in your case, I think this would apply to you since you mention you changed the wheel: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...t&p=4743258

[Projectile]

i think what is happening is that when i put my wheel on it was out by like 2 teeth (only slightly crooked) and the hicas thinks that i'm constantly doing circles like the thread said. I think i'm gna just take it out in about 2 weeks and replace it with a lock bar because i've had a wheel alignment and my steering wheel is straight now. so if i took it off i'm not sure exactly how crooked i'd have to put it back on....hmm thanks moodles.

if anyone else has opinions let me know do you think the lock bar is the way to go?