Re: Quattro Joys/Question in SNOW

["Psychos 'R Us" <honge@creighton.edu>]

> The ABS isn't totally perfect; maybe it's the tires, but it is possible to
> lock up the wheels and skid. Is this normal? I imagine in heavy rain, no ABS
> is absolutely perfect.

ABS probably will put the tires on the verge of lock up, but probably not 
a heavy lock-up like non-ABS cars. There are instances where ABS is 
definitely a no-no compared to no ABS -- like on pebble lined road or on 
sand (this is about the distance needed to stop -- not if the car is 
under control).

By the way, how many channel does the various Audi models' ABS use? For 
example, most Hondas use 3-channel (like those Cavaliars and things) 
which is almost a junk. I heard most BMW and MB use 4-channel, while some 
Audi use 5-channel ABS. Comments?

> In snow, I imagine there might be a time put chains on a quattro (esp with
> non-snow tires). If so, what axle would you put the chains on?

I would imagine all four tires??

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