 Non-ABS to ABS, Conversion worth it |
 Jul 6, 2005 - 4:53 PM
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How hard would it be to convert a non abs to abs and if possible can anyone give me a list of things I would need other than cash.
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Jul 10, 2005 - 2:56 PM
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QUOTE(Galcobar @ Jul 10, 2005 - 5:26 AM) Actually, locking your brakes means your transition from rolling friction to sliding friction, and sliding friction on your tires doesn't generate the same kind of heat as can be generated by the sliding friction between your rotor/drum and pads/shoes. It's the transition from kinetic to thermal energy (moving wheel to hot brake) that slows the car. Locking your brakes means you generate less heat, but much more importantly it means you lose all steering. If jamming your brakes and using your tires to create friction was a more efficient means of stopping than using your brakes to create friciton, it wouldn't take Mario Andretti to beat an ABS car in a stopping contest. [right][snapback]310686[/snapback][/right] If you use non-abs cars properly, you can stop quicker than an ABS car, but you still won't be able to turn wile doing it. Sure, if you just hammer on the brake, ABS will make you stop quicker. If you don't believe me, try it yourself. Esecially in gravel or dirt. A lot of ABS systems really don't work well at all in gravel and dirt. I still love my ABS, but for it's good points. QUOTE(CheesyLobster @ Jul 10, 2005 - 2:38 PM) I don't have ABS and I love it, I definatley feel like I have more control over my car while braking hard. If I do lock up my breaks and skid that would be my fault. ABS in my opinion gives drivers a false sense of security while in reality taking away from the absolute control of the vehicle. [right][snapback]310790[/snapback][/right] Traction controle also takes away from drivers control, but it still helps you out. Automatics take away from driver control, but sometimes they're better. In the racing world, it's not about how much control you have, it's about how fast you go. And besides that, if you know how to use things properly, then you are still in complete control. This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Jul 10, 2005 - 3:02 PM -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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gamesteristj Non-ABS to ABS Jul 6, 2005 - 4:53 PM
Jeremy1210 i'd say pretty hard, and not worth it Jul 6, 2005 - 6:37 PM Digndoug not worth it. Jul 6, 2005 - 7:03 PM Kwanza26 ABS sensor, ABS axles, wiring, ABS computer... and... Jul 6, 2005 - 8:30 PM Bigmeanbulldog55 I think it'd be hard, but it might be worth it... Jul 7, 2005 - 2:50 AM bufferdan brake before turning...not while turning Jul 7, 2005 - 10:37 AM Bigmeanbulldog55 QUOTE(bufferdan @ Jul 7, 2005 - 11:37 AM)brak... Jul 7, 2005 - 1:56 PM bufferdan I guess so being that you have a GT and i have a S... Jul 7, 2005 - 3:58 PM
Kwanza26 QUOTE(bufferdan @ Jul 7, 2005 - 8:58 PM)I gue... Jul 7, 2005 - 9:52 PM Bigmeanbulldog55 I know abs actually makes you slow down slower. L... Jul 8, 2005 - 2:37 PM Galcobar Actually, locking your brakes means your transitio... Jul 10, 2005 - 4:26 AM CheesyLobster I don't have ABS and I love it, I definatley f... Jul 10, 2005 - 1:38 PM blu94gt QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Jul 10, 2005 - 2:56 ... Jul 12, 2005 - 9:40 PM bonzaisushi ill take that challenge, i dont have abs.... and l... Jul 11, 2005 - 11:31 AM Bigmeanbulldog55 QUOTE(bonzaisushi @ Jul 11, 2005 - 12:31 PM)i... Jul 11, 2005 - 2:23 PM |
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