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So I dont have ABS anymore...is that going to be any kind of an issue at the track?

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Old 09-25-2006, 08:50 PM
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Default So I dont have ABS anymore...is that going to be any kind of an issue at the track?

I'm just worried about the car staying straight. I remember hearing that ABS helps keep the car in a straight line when you're braking hard. Is it anything to be worried about?
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Default Some people prefer ABS, others are used to not having it at all

I agree with what you heard though, ABS prevents wheel lockup which could cause the car to go out of line, but if you just revert to threshold braking and minimize wheel lockup that way, you should be fine. Keep in mind that people were driving and tracking cars long before ABS came along.
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Default is it dangerous? no not really but you are running the risk of flat spotting tires

especially if you run a race pad.

you should be fine just give yourself a little extra room in the brake zones.
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learn to threshold brake. my driving style lets me go deeper into the corners with ABS.
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I have switch on my dash to cut power to the ABS fuse
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