Exactly.In the end, it might be easier and more economical to buy a Civic that already has ABS brakes. ABS brakes will reduce your stopping distance on normal roads under normal conditions.
ABS is made to be user friendly, also as mentioned before it will stop your vehicle in a shorter distance under normal conditions. If ABS was just a joke the majority of high end sports car, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, etc wouldn't have ABS. ABS is also designed for the general public but it is a great safety feature. Most people panic under braking and will do anything to lock up their tires. Locking up your tires is counter productive in good braking, ABS is manipulating that effect.I think abs is a complete joke. When i was looking to buy a new truck, I absolutely would not buy one that had ABS in it. Which was very hard to find, but doable.
Every experience i've ever had with abs has always made things worse, than better.
Yes everybody, please be at least somewhat cautious while driving.all u gotta do is be somewhat cautious
There is a HUGE difference between the ABS system in a Porsche/Ferrari, etc. over that of your cheap, late model, japanese econo sedan. High end cars are balanced well and actually function when they're supposed to. Unlike your average vehicle where the ABS system goes nuts during a moderately quick stop.Exactly.
ABS is made to be user friendly, also as mentioned before it will stop your vehicle in a shorter distance under normal conditions. If ABS was just a joke the majority of high end sports car, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, etc wouldn't have ABS. ABS is also designed for the general public but it is a great safety feature. Most people panic under braking and will do anything to lock up their tires. Locking up your tires is counter productive in good braking, ABS is manipulating that effect.
On trucks personally I feel that ABS should be required. Especially when towing since ABS tends to work hand in hand with Traction Control and roll-over protection for road rigs. However I also believe there should be an ON/OFF switch.
There is a HUGE difference between the ABS system in a Porsche/Ferrari, etc. over that of your cheap, late model, japanese econo sedan. High end cars are balanced well and actually function when they're supposed to. Unlike your average vehicle where the ABS system goes nuts during a moderately quick stop.
To someone who panics and just mashes the pedal, sure, i could see it being helpful. Just like it's instinct for most to mash the clutch/brake on a 5spd when panic braking. Which (as you stated) just locks the tires and does absolutely no good. I also think you'd be surprised as to how many vehicles do not have abs systems (especially race cars and other various high end cars).
it does make a difference but installing it on your HX is going to cost more than what its worth. If you really want ABS then sell the HX and get a newer model that comes with ABS standard is really what we are getting at.ok i see what you guys are saying i was just wondering, i was just trying to be safe but most of you said it doesnt make that much of a difference
agreed. you don't need ABS on a non ABS car. save that money and get a car that already came with ABS.it does make a difference but installing it on your HX is going to cost more than what its worth. If you really want ABS then sell the HX and get a newer model that comes with ABS standard is really what we are getting at.
Today I was driving along at 40 MPH when a car cut out in front of me very last minute. I slammed on my brakes and I could see white smoke coming from the side of my car and the smell of burnt rubber. There was also the noise of tires skidding.
Well, what do you think?
Are you sure you wasnt dragging your butt across the floor at the high rate of speed?Today I was driving along at 40 MPH when a car cut out in front of me very last minute. I slammed on my brakes and I could see white smoke coming from the side of my car and the smell of burnt rubber. There was also the noise of tires skidding.
Well, what do you think?