Is there any easy way to disconnect the ABS system (i.e. removing a fuse) that will not interfear with other brake or electronic functions?

Thanks

 

Not sure on this one, out of curiosity, why would you want to?

 

Yeah, unless you can modulate your braking application thousands of times per second, then I'd let the computer do the work for you.

 

That'd be a hell of a party trick.

 

Disconnect the ABS? It saves lives. Stop interfering with it.

 

I appreciate everyone's concern for my wellbeing. However, there is a method to my madness. I do track days with the S2000 at certain tracks where I race my ITA CRX (which obviously does not have ABS). By disconnecting the ABS on the S2k I can further develop pedal feel.

I have found a fuse in the underhood compartment for the ABS that I'm sure will disable the system. I'm just not sure what the other ramifications are.

 

Pull it and find out in a contolled environment.

 

Actually, disabling ABS can be beneficial in certain environments. ABS was truly designed for use on dry roads to reduce braking distance, but add in other factors like rain and its usefulness starts to drop. Granted, for most cases the ABS still does a better job than most. I don't have the websites on hand, but there were several tests done to test when ABS was better. If memory serves, ice was the worst on ABS and drivers who knew what they were doing consistently beat the ABS for shorter braking distances.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MacGyver
Actually, disabling ABS can be beneficial in certain environments.

 

Back on topic.. the fuse that says ABS on the S2000 may very well be connected to some other system, although it is highly unlikely. ABS systems usually have 2 fuses. 1 "blade style" (maybe a 10-15A) in the main fusebox that powers the ABS ECM, and 1 in the engine compartment fusebox that powers the pump/valves, as they require TREMENDOUS current to operate.

Pulling either fuse will trip the ABS check light on the dash. And may store a code in the ABS or main engine ECM.

Hope this helps you stop better at the track!