Looks like i'm going to have to replace the Hicas arms or linkages on my car. I'd convinced myself that the best course of action would be to fit a lock out kit (as supplied by Driftworks) and do away with the Hicas system altogether.

 

Just wanted to gauge opinion really.. Those in favour say aye, those not in favour say naye... and why.

 

Cheers

Im doing away with mine to clean up under the bonnet more than anything plus im not too keen on it.

Keep it .

ditch it.

keep it ;)

Unplug the PAS resevoir level connector, this will disable hicas. Then you can see which you prefer first.

 

edit: If your Hicas arm bushing are worn though your not really going to be able to compare properly.

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well, thats cleared that up then!

 

I'll definitely... do something, probably.

 

From what I've read on the topic, If - like me - your sense of direction is really bad and you forget which exit to take on roundabouts (usually when its wet and greasy) and end up goin round and round, then you're better off ditching the Hicas. Ultimately it will loose a little high speed agility - but generally I dont lean on any chassis much above 50 or 60mph, 'cos the risks are too high.

 

Call me niave, but I was wondering just how much of a difference it would make. Any front-engined rear-drive car with 300 ponies should be fairly responsive to the throttle through long sweepers - I would like to think.

 

PS, is wheel spin in second gear in the dry common or has my car been fettled more than I realised?

I've never had a problem with hicas and I've lost my direction on the odd roundabout, more importantly for me it's great when parking.

Unplug the PAS resevoir level connector, this will disable hicas. Then you can see which you prefer first.

 

edit: If your Hicas arm bushing are worn though your not really going to be able to compare properly.

 

Is that the connector that you can stick a spade end terminal in to disable HICAS?

I've never had a problem with hicas and I've lost my direction on the odd roundabout, more importantly for me it's great when parking.

 

Really?

 

Didnt think it would make any difference at that speed..

 

On the subject of parking, parellel parked for the first time last night. Had to get a taxi to the curb...:scared:

 

Visibility aint the zeds forte, which doesnt help when it feels as wide as a lorry. Cant see the nose, cant see backwards - cos of excessive window tinting, no doubt i'll get used to it. You know its bad when your missus makes fun of you!

 

On a serious note, will see what the verdict is at Zed world tomorrow, but might give it a chance to impress me as my skyline never had the Hicas and i'm interested what the benefits are.

 

Thanks for the input

well, thats cleared that up then!

 

I'll definitely... do something, probably.

 

sounds just like a politician

Get it gone matey.

 

Al.

Replace the worn parts and keep it.

 

Works perfectly for me, but I haven't been upping the horses under the bonnet.

Zeds are front heavy... reducing weight on the rear is only getting to make that nose heavier and you wont be worrying about oversteer as much at high speeds but understeer :) keeping it is a good idea, adjustable camber on the move is a rare piece of kit these days! it was the f1 tech of its day too :)

Well, I took my car to Zedworld this morning

 

After speaking at great length on the subject I'm swinging towards keeping it for a while. One of my Hicas arms needs replacing and a few other bushes would benefit from being changed, but otherwise the car seems in good health! Great News

 

So, once I get paid the car will be back there for a new Hicas arm and i'll give it a chance to impress. Was raining this morning and from what I can tell, the Hicas doesnt interfere with a 'dab of oppo' too much. Really sweet chassis, I have to say.

 

Looks like my zed has 'an aggressive ECU' which goes some way to explain why wheel spin in second is so rampant (in the dry and a straight line). In the wet its err, interesting. In the same way that juggling with chainsaws is.

 

Well, thanks for the input - Hicas lives, for now...

sounds like you need some decent rubber on the rears or your tyres are to narrow

no mate ditch it!

one less thing to go wrong with the z..ive done it recently no regrets,

well one. will now need to get 4 wheel tracking done at a cost of £100.the joys..

On a serious note, will see what the verdict is at Zed world tomorrow, but might give it a chance to impress me as my skyline never had the Hicas and i'm interested what the benefits are.

 

Thanks for the input

 

The way I look at it - the research and time developing the system was done for a reason, and that wasn't to make the car handle like crap :no:

 

It might not be ideal for drifters, but they want to lose traction - most people interested in acctually going fast want to aid it :thumbup:

You're killin me...

 

I'm indecisive enough without this. But then, I did ask the question - so what was I expectin?

 

The way Jeff explained it to me got me intrigued, sounds like quite a intelligent system. How it adapts to the drivers input and so on.

 

Gonna stick to my guns for now, will give it a chance. Can always delete after a while.

 

Cheers