Re: Re. when to shut off ABS??

[dan_masi@MENTORG.COM (Dan Masi)]

On Dec 11, 11:32am, STEADIRIC@aol.com wrote:

> It depends on the snow......  Wet thick snow, gravel, wet sand, In
> those conditions you should turn off the ABS,

I'm with you so far, makes a lot of sense...

> Shorter stopping distance...

OK here...

> and  greater control will result.

Scrrreeeeeech.  Eric, what exactly do you mean by "greater
control" here?  The idea of shutting of ABS in the conditions
you listed is predicated on the idea that making your tires
push around piles of thick, heavy gunk will get you stopped
faster.  Control?

Dan Masi
'96 A4Q, no ABS switch