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Old 04-27-2010, 12:48 AM
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ras, rear active steering

what do you guys know about it?

do you guys think its really worth it?

pros and cons? thanks for input
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:07 AM
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Allz I knowz, Edmunds didn't really care for it, and they are EXPERTS. Lol, I dunno.

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Old 04-27-2010, 01:07 AM
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^ some input is better that none

thanks
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:13 AM
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I think this best sums up my opinions:

 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:16 AM
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^ haha ;]

neutral is good too
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:20 AM
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Watch this video. RAS vs Non-RAS.

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/TECH.../DETAILS/4WAS/

I have it. Was it worth it? Not sure. I never been in a situation where I had to utilize the benefit of the RAS... All I can say is that I've driven both cars with and w/o. And the car with RAS turns a lot smoother at high speeds. Downside would probably be faster tread wear.
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:22 AM
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^ hehe i know wat it is and it was like a 650-700 dollar option on new cars.

but the advanced pros and cons are what im worried about such as maintanance issues and the added weight

lowering problems, exhaust incapability, etc.
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:24 AM
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that said, im trying to figure out if any1 has had or currently has a RAS problem



btw. that video is pretty convincing...

looks overexaggerated though not sure
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:24 AM
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Lone me a car with RAS on an autoX and I'll get back to you
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:27 AM
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^ i personally dont have RAS but some1 was selling their car with it and i was just wondering wats the real difference
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:36 AM
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Yeah it looks over exaggerated to me too. Looks like they cut into the turn way more aggressive than the video with RAS. Maybe its just the RAS kicking in but it doesn't look like a fair comparassion.

I doubt its worth it in my opinion, more parts = more chance of breaking down/and more maintenance . plus 700$ is not really cheap.

but hey i know nothing bout this RAS thing so don't take my opinion seriously.
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:38 AM
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well the money isnt the thing, its just compatibility

i mean if ur buying a 40k dollar car (back in then 06) , whats the difference of 750 added on to that in terms of getting a full option car

even now, adding on a few hundred for RAS wont be a problem, its just the reliability wise of it.
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by NFSP G35
I think this best sums up my opinions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ussCHoQttyQ
Boo~ No tail whipping. Get your car back from your uncles shop?
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:42 AM
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^ not yet :/
 
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:43 AM
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btw henry how have u been
 


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