Re: 300ZX TT rear wheel steering

On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:45:06 -0500, "Dustin" <me@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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><knights58_2000@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>I bought a '89 300ZX TT with rear wheel steering and a couple of times
>> it has scared the hell out of me.
>> I'm used to hard cornering in my modified '77 260Z and love to induce
>> the rear to slide. But this 300ZX TT seems to have a mind of it's own.
>> It will start to slide the rear end but almost immediately something
>> happens and the rear just digs in and I nearly lose control.
>> How and when does this rear wheel steering work?
>> Can it be controlled or turned off?
>>
>> Any ideas or thoughts or suggestions appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in anticipation.
>>
>> Cheers
>
>My personal opinion is that it's very effective at helping to maintain 
>control of the car.  Basically the HICAS system will turn the rear wheels

>the opposite direction of the front wheels at medium speeds (30-55 MPH)
to 
>aid in cornering.  HICAS will turn the rear wheels the same direction as
the 
>front wheels at high speeds to help the car "glide" during high speed 
>p*****.  The turning of the rear wheels takes place in a split second and

>the wheel is returned to it's normal orientation.  That's why you feel
the 
>rear end "sliding".  It's not actually sliding, but your car has made an 
>adjustment to more quickly and controllably be oriented in the correct 
>direction, then returned the wheels to a straight position.  It really is
a 
>system that was way ahead of it's time.  Do some searching over at 
>www.twinturbo.net and you'll find tons of posts about it.  Some people 
>remove the system and are much happier too.  You'll just have to do some 
>reading and decide for yourself.
>
>
>Dustin 

I'm getting used to it and getting more confident now with use.
Now I'm aware of what is happening it's easier to handle.

Cheers.