Disabling antilock brakes
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Disabling antilock brakes
I would like to be able to disable the antilock brakes for OT events. Is there a way to kill power to a module? Is rerunning brake lines the only option?
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by Gatorac
I would like to be able to disable the antilock brakes for OT events. Is there a way to kill power to a module? Is rerunning brake lines the only option?
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
I agree with Bill. WHY??? 
My anti lock brakes have saved my butt many times. and saved my tires from being flat spotted or worse a blow out.
My anti lock brakes have saved my butt many times. and saved my tires from being flat spotted or worse a blow out.
He wants it for racing. A good driver will do better w/o ABS brakes. ABS does not make you stop faster on a dry track. It helps you steer while you are braking. (which you are really not supposed to do when racing)
Chris
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The discussion of why is probably best left to another thread as opinions will vary. 
I thought I read somewhere that you could put a switch in the power line to the module. I can't seem to find the thread now.
Any other ideas?
I thought I read somewhere that you could put a switch in the power line to the module. I can't seem to find the thread now.
Any other ideas?
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Originally Posted by chaase
He wants it for racing. A good driver will do better w/o ABS brakes. ABS does not make you stop faster on a dry track. It helps you steer while you are braking. (which you are really not supposed to do when racing)
Chris
Chris
what level of racing is he at. It's my understanding that even the ALMS C5-Rs still have ABS
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You particularly want to disable ABS in the event of a spin.
You ever hear the expression 'In a spin, two/both feet in'?
When you spin the car you stand on the brakes, so that the car spins in a predictable direction. This allows other people to avoid you, and it will generally help you to not hit a wall. Most tracks are designed with run-off areas or gravel traps and such in strategic locations. You want to hit this locations, not the wall.
I don't know what C5Rs use but I highly doubt they have ABS. It has actually been a requirement at most tracks I go to, to disable ABS (usually instituted by the club itself).
Why would you need ABS anyway? You never come to a full stop (or even close to it). If you're locking the brakes up at 80mph you need better tires or you need to learn how to brake properly.
Dope
You ever hear the expression 'In a spin, two/both feet in'?
When you spin the car you stand on the brakes, so that the car spins in a predictable direction. This allows other people to avoid you, and it will generally help you to not hit a wall. Most tracks are designed with run-off areas or gravel traps and such in strategic locations. You want to hit this locations, not the wall.
I don't know what C5Rs use but I highly doubt they have ABS. It has actually been a requirement at most tracks I go to, to disable ABS (usually instituted by the club itself).
Why would you need ABS anyway? You never come to a full stop (or even close to it). If you're locking the brakes up at 80mph you need better tires or you need to learn how to brake properly.
Dope
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Originally Posted by Dope
You particularly want to disable ABS in the event of a spin.
You ever hear the expression 'In a spin, two/both feet in'?
When you spin the car you stand on the brakes, so that the car spins in a predictable direction. This allows other people to avoid you, and it will generally help you to not hit a wall. Most tracks are designed with run-off areas or gravel traps and such in strategic locations. You want to hit this locations, not the wall.
I don't know what C5Rs use but I highly doubt they have ABS. It has actually been a requirement at most tracks I go to, to disable ABS (usually instituted by the club itself).
Why would you need ABS anyway? You never come to a full stop (or even close to it). If you're locking the brakes up at 80mph you need better tires or you need to learn how to brake properly.
Dope
You ever hear the expression 'In a spin, two/both feet in'?
When you spin the car you stand on the brakes, so that the car spins in a predictable direction. This allows other people to avoid you, and it will generally help you to not hit a wall. Most tracks are designed with run-off areas or gravel traps and such in strategic locations. You want to hit this locations, not the wall.
I don't know what C5Rs use but I highly doubt they have ABS. It has actually been a requirement at most tracks I go to, to disable ABS (usually instituted by the club itself).
Why would you need ABS anyway? You never come to a full stop (or even close to it). If you're locking the brakes up at 80mph you need better tires or you need to learn how to brake properly.
Dope
