Yep, that's right, that's the only kind of car I drive is Corvette.
Nope, never drove nuthin else in my whole life. Even as a McKamey, BMW, PCA,
SCCA, Audi, Corvette instructor I just say, *nope, sorry I can't hep ya,
gotta have a vette!*
C'mon guys, ABS can only help if yer doin it right to begin with, it's
been proven over and over, ya gotta get yer heads outa the sand here ;-)
sbw
-----Original Message-----
From: Loren Williams <Loren@kscable.com>
To: autox list <autox@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: Traction control and ABS in S/P
>
>
>Scotty *BOB* White wrote:
>
>> BZZZZTTTT! Wrong answer buddy ;-) Now go back and try modulating the
>> brakes with the *abs *ON* and see which stops quicker. What about trail
>> braking on turn in? ABS kicks ass *ALWAYS* unless you drive in a manner
>> which would lock up the wheels on a non ABS car.
>
>Scotty, you've been driving a Vette for too many years. As someone else
>mentioned, not all ABS systems are created equal.
>
>Try autocrossing a FWD car (I know, I know, it's not a "real" car, it's
>doesn't count) with both rear wheels on the same ABS channel. Try
>braking "late" into a corner and see what happens when that inside rear
>tire begins to lift. Did you WANT the brakes to let go and push you out
>wide? I don't think so.
>
>If Vette-quality 4-channel ABS was available for my car, I'd consider
>it.
>
>
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>Loren Williams | Homepage - http://www2.southwind.net/~lsw
>'94 Saturn SC2 | Wichita Region SCCA - http://www2.southwind.net/~scca
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