Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 21:27:43 GMT From: Nutmegger<Menopsamcretroad.com> Subject: Re: New Saab, old story.
In article <tHl_6.320$99.128040nopsamoon.columbus.rr.com>, KeithG says... > >Well, that is your opinion. Yeah, just mine. I wasn't trying to spread disinformation either I hope you know. >I have experienced both and, a properly >operating ABS system will allow much more control in any emergency maneuver. >It is a learned behavior to operate ABS correctly, but then again, so is >driving. Yes, I know how to operate ABS correctly. Since I drive cars with properly operating, well designed, systems >I am very happy with them. Many people have developed their opinions of ABS >after the GM fiasco and concluded, wrongly, that it did not work. I take everything I "hear" with a grain of salt. I like to form my own opinion. >I would assume that Volvo has it figured out by now, but cannot comment >further. Oh, I think they figured it out. It is just a personal preference of mine. >I would probably sum it up that you >feel about ABS like I feel about traction control. I feel the same way about that also. :) >I just hope that you are >able to perform a proper evaluation sometime to see what it is really >capable of. So do I. In the driver school, I was able to stop the Accord within 10 >feet of the ABS distance after a bit of practice over the same course. This >is still a lot. How many feet was the ABS distance for the Accord? >My first pumping try was over 30 ft longer from 70mph. And, I'm really hoping that I never have to stop that quick from 70mph, but who knows? I handled it fine from 50 mph. I couldn't swerve because a truck was in the other lane, so I just braced myself. >The problem is that reality does not usually allow for practice and every >emergency situation is different. I know, and that is why I do practice in empty parking lots in all kinds of weather. But, you can always come up against something that all the practice in the world won't make a bit of difference. >Regards, > >KeithG ~J~
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