No Abs Unit On My R32 Gtr

[r32gtrv-spec]

hey folks

just been looking at pics on the net of r32 gtr engine bays and first thing i noticed was that my GTR is missing the ABS unit although the brakes still work.

Ive only recently picked this GTR up and had it registered, but still needs some work untill im happy with it.

Is there a reason the ABS unit may of been taken off ? for drifting or somthing ? Or has more then likely the unit just failed so they just ripped the whole ABS unit off ?

its a 1994 r32 gtr.

I did originally wonder why there was only 2 metal brake lines running accross the firewall but didnt take no other notice of it.. now ive relised why theres only 2 there...

the car is only going to be driven on the weekends so idearly i want an ABS unit put back on there, unless they are prone to failing quickly ?

any advice is appreciated

cheers

[R31Nismoid]

Firstly - Are you sure it's a '94 model?

Second - If you know how to drive, you shouldn't need ABS. You can out-brake the ABS system, it's quite primitive.

[r32gtrv-spec]

yes its a 1994 model - written on the build plate, reg papers.. even nissan fast says its a 1994 model when punching in the VIN

So there would really be no other reason to the removal of the ABS unit unless it fails and the owner cannot be bothered replacing the unit.. ?

is there much work in reinstalling the ABS unit ?

Edited April 14, 2012 by r32gtrv-spec

[MrStabby]

After 20 odd years many 32 ABSs are leaking. New ones are $1500. I've not heard of any confirmed cases of successful rebuilds. Since ABS is safety equipment its illegal to remove it.

Re: "If you know how to drive, you shouldn't need ABS". On the street where there are different surfaces and conditions, you wont know where the braking limit is. ABS is good.

[r32gtrv-spec]

it may be illegal to remove the ABS unit although it was never picked up on 2 Roadworthy certificates or when it was complied when it was imported...

Ill look into getting a brand new ABS unit soon - but im going to need all the metal hosing that goes with it

[MrStabby]

it may be illegal to remove the ABS unit although it was never picked up on 2 Roadworthy certificates or when it was complied when it was imported...

Ill look into getting a brand new ABS unit soon - but im going to need all the metal hosing that goes with it

Yeah no-ones likely to ever know about the abs removal. I got my new abs from rhdjapan.com

[Deano 1]

my nismo edition comes factory with the abs removed.... but the nismo's were only made in 1990

[GTR-N1]

And the R32 GTR N1 did not have the ABS installed at all did it?

[Duncan]

correct...so the question is...does your car have a rear wiper?

I think it was most likely changed as it was leaking as Adam said

BTW I think it is optimistic at best to suggest no ABS is better for street (or even rally use). Maybe for an experienced driver on a race track, but that is about the only time.