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Sep 26, 2009 | 05:34 AM

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ZDan

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From: Pawtucket, RI

All that said, I don't recommend for or against disconnecting ABS at the track, to each his own!

I have no idea whether I'm faster with it or without it, as far as I can tell there's little to no difference. ABS should make one more consistent at least, as it removes a DRIVER "failure mode". But since I'm not *racing* (track days and 3-lap solo time trails), the improved consistency of ABS over driver skill doesn't offer me as much of an advantage.

Feb 20, 2010 | 06:49 PM

#62

dan_uk

Joined: Dec 2007

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From: Savannah, GA, USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by PedalFaster,Sep 23 2009, 02:33 PM

I autocrossed my S2000 once with the ABS disabled (wheel speed sensor went bad). I was surprised by how often I locked the inside front wheel trail braking into corners.

Two conclusions from this experience:

1. You may be using your ABS more than you think -- I was never conscious of the fact that my ABS was modulating the brakes until it stopped doing so.

2. The S2000's brake bias is far enough forward to be drivable without ABS, at least on an early AP1.

I auto-x'd with no sensor a few weeks back - I had no idea how much I relied on it.. I have felt it go on a lot of times drumming away but I must have it on and not feel it 10 times as much

I am thinking of racing in SCCA ITR but I just read it says no ABS!