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02-10-2010, 09:06 PM | #15 |
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That's why they'll put it on the dash next to the red triangle button (the e-blinkers)... that's not something they'd want susy bubblegum dropping her handbag on and skidding out into the middle of an intersection because of it.
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02-11-2010, 02:53 PM | #16 |
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The 86 has taught me much. Mostly that old cars break down too much. But also how to actually drive.
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ABS + Snow & Ice = Oh Shit Oh Shit
Tires locking on Ice and Snow is good. Bad if you're trying to turn and you lock them up, but for stopping its good. It works like a plow and builds up more snow and crap in front of the tires and slows you down faster than braking. ABS just lets you roll over the snow and never build up that wall to slow you down. Great for pavement though |
02-17-2010, 02:33 PM | #18 |
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Nice eye, I sure wouldnt mind it... better than having to pull the fuse and have that stupid light bother me.
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Toyota is billing this car as a factory drift machine, as such being able to disengage abs and esc is a must. Hopefully Toyota doesn't get gun shy after the recent unpleasantness.
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04-20-2010, 08:38 PM | #21 |
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Tires locking up on ice and snow is not good. Lived in Canada all my life, never heard that nor has it proven useful in any of the situations I have been in.
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In many instances ABS increases braking distance in snow/gravel/slush conditions.
There are many people who have personally done this test - I recommend you do as well because its like night and day difference. find and remove the fuse for your ABS system. Do an emergency stop on an icy surface. mark distance.. Replace the fuse and reattempt the same test and watch as you ROLL past your previous stop point. "Testing also shows that good snow tires reduce the stopping distance of ABS-equipped vehicles in winter conditions (Transport Canada urges the installation of four snow tires to maintain equal traction on each wheel). Nevertheless, it’s recommended that drivers allow for a longer stopping distance with ABS than for conventional brakes when driving on gravel, sand, ice, snow and mud. This is because the rotating tire will stay on top of these low-traction road surfaces and effectively “float” on the boundary layer. (Conversely, a non-ABS-braked vehicle can lock its tires and create a snowplow effect in front of the tires that helps slow the vehicle. These locked tires can often find more traction below this “boundary layer.”)" http://www.canadiandriver.com/2005/0...ock-brakes.htm ABS increases the ability for YOU to maintain vehicle direction / stability. |
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