How to disconnect of ABS??
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Just unplug the connector to the ABS pump where all the brake lines go into it....
The ABS light will be on, on the dash, while it is unplugged, but will go away when you plug it back in.
I did this before on my Integra GS-R at an AutoCross and found out that even though I learned to race in a CRX with no ABS, the ABS actually reduced my lap time 1/2 of a second because I didn't have to concentrate as much on threshold braking when coming off of a very high speed straightaway at a slight curve/angle.
I wouldn't bother disabling it.
The only time ABS will not help you is when you are trying to stop in snow or sand/gravel.... Any time there is a slushy/soft/movable surface you are on, being able to lock up the brakes will create a 'speed bump' in front of your tire that helps you stop quicker... With ABS, the tire keeps turning, causing the built-up gravel/snow/etc to escape and not help stop your vehicle.
The ABS light will be on, on the dash, while it is unplugged, but will go away when you plug it back in.
I did this before on my Integra GS-R at an AutoCross and found out that even though I learned to race in a CRX with no ABS, the ABS actually reduced my lap time 1/2 of a second because I didn't have to concentrate as much on threshold braking when coming off of a very high speed straightaway at a slight curve/angle.
I wouldn't bother disabling it.
The only time ABS will not help you is when you are trying to stop in snow or sand/gravel.... Any time there is a slushy/soft/movable surface you are on, being able to lock up the brakes will create a 'speed bump' in front of your tire that helps you stop quicker... With ABS, the tire keeps turning, causing the built-up gravel/snow/etc to escape and not help stop your vehicle.
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Actually on dry roads ABS makes you take longer to stop. It's meant to aid in braking/steering in adverse weather (if your wheels lock up, you can't steer, so ABS modulates brake pressure to allow steering inputs).
But yeah, I guess on some tracks it could definitely help to disable it.
But yeah, I guess on some tracks it could definitely help to disable it.
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I know it was meant to allow the driver to remain in directional control, but for some reason I always forget to include that bit, as well. Anyway, here's one reason to disengage it when some snow is one the ground (and the one I was thinking of)...
"Some cars had an ABS override switch, whereby the driver could turn the system off. Why would you want to do this? There are two reasons - one being that an experienced driver might want to eke out a bit more braking performance at a track day (see below), and the other being that you were driving on a snow covered road (or indeed, on gravel driveways). This is because snow building up in front of a locked wheel improves braking performance. Of course, with ABS, this does not happen since the wheel is not locked for long enough! For some (foolish) drivers, the perceived dismal braking performance of ABS equipped cars can come as a big surprise in snowy conditions!"
"Some cars had an ABS override switch, whereby the driver could turn the system off. Why would you want to do this? There are two reasons - one being that an experienced driver might want to eke out a bit more braking performance at a track day (see below), and the other being that you were driving on a snow covered road (or indeed, on gravel driveways). This is because snow building up in front of a locked wheel improves braking performance. Of course, with ABS, this does not happen since the wheel is not locked for long enough! For some (foolish) drivers, the perceived dismal braking performance of ABS equipped cars can come as a big surprise in snowy conditions!"
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