Buzzzzzt-Thump!!!!!

[cobram at juno.com]

 Lawrence C Leung <l.leung at juno.com> writes:

> traction). At VERY slow speeds (like less than 15 MPH), the car 
> seems to
> stop noticably quicker with ABS off, in THESE conditions. It is a
> sliding, wheels locked type of stop, and the car may not be straight

This was discussed a while ago on the list,  the conclusion was that with
the ABS Off, the "snowplow" effect of the slush/snow wedge on the tires
is quicker for stopping in the conditions mentioned than with the ABS
activated.  The first time I drove the V8Q in the snow,  I pushed the
pedal all the way to the floor, the ABS was thumping away and the car was
slowly but surely moving twords a collision course with the car in front
of me.  When I saw there was about 3 feet to go before certain collision,
I put the car in reverse and punched it.....about 6 inches to spare but
it stopped.  
My motto...In the city with Snow, the ABS Off light should show.   

BCNU,
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