Re:no ABS

[schulz@tif623.ed.ray.com (Peter Schulz)]

On Monday 8 April Tim said:

     My 1990 Coupe Quattro has a switch that allows me to turn off the ABS. 
      I find that in wet, heavy snow braking is better without ABS.  The 
     snow tends to build up a wedge that helps stop the car.  In all other 
     conditions, I agree with Al.  From the wiring diagrams for the Coupe, 
     I bet one could figure out where to wire the switch/relay.
     
     Tim 90CQ, 77Spitfire

Ditto!!!

I found that out this past year's wonderful New England Winter...In wet,
heavy snow the car seems to take ALOT longer to stop with the ABS "on" 
instead of "off".  I also notice this when backing out and down my 
driveway (hill).

With the ABS on, the car feels as if the rotors are "wet" or even "glazed"

OTOH, in colder conditions, its definitely safer to drive with the ABS
"on".



Peter Schulz
1990 Coupe Quattro
schulz@ed.ray.com