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Hi guys,

I have been looking at a few r33 gts-t and I came across one that looks quite good. The one issue I had with it was when reading about it they stated it had "4 wheel steering" which from a quick google search explained it to be HICAS.

My question is did all r33's come out with this? I seem to remember that the cars that had this feature were more costly to repair and modify? Or am I just wrong?

The model of the car is a 1993 Nissan Skyline HR33 2D Coupe.

Any help is appreciated, thanks thumbsup.gif

(Also wasn't sure if this should be general discussion or drive train)

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It's to improve handling around a track apparently.

Grab a lock bar, weld your diff, win at life.

Just tripple check it exists before you buy the bar.. I've had two N/A 33GTS's, same year model except one had a sunroof, no hicas or ABS and the other had no sunroof, hicas, ABS and more power.

Just pointing out that there are some differences...

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blind_elk Grand Master

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It's to improve handling around a track apparently.

Last place you want it. The Gibson Nissan Works GTRs had the HICAS removed because they found that if you suddenly backed off in a corner the HICAS became confused and could turn the car around.

Don't understand what everyone has against HICAS - I've never had a problem with it. Maybe you guys just aren't up to driving a car with active steering.

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Last place you want it. The Gibson Nissan Works GTRs had the HICAS removed because they found that if you suddenly backed off in a corner the HICAS became confused and could turn the car around.

Don't understand what everyone has against HICAS - I've never had a problem with it. Maybe you guys just aren't up to driving a car with active steering.

i cant help but feel you kind answered your own question there....

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It's to improve handling around a track apparently.

Grab a lock bar, weld your diff, win at life.

Just tripple check it exists before you buy the bar.. I've had two N/A 33GTS's, same year model except one had a sunroof, no hicas or ABS and the other had no sunroof, hicas, ABS and more power.

Just pointing out that there are some differences...

Thanks Skittles, I will definitely check them over. I had a look at my mates r32 the other day and that had hicas on it. Was good to see in person what exactly it is.

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