RicK G wrote:Also (from what I hear) the distance required to come to a halt is increased a fair bit with ABS as opposed to Non Abs. That was one of my reasons for binning mine.
I would like to see a reputable source for that.
Yeah . . so would I . having a quick look the only info on big G reveals :
speed with style article;
http://books.google.com/books?id=eToxUA1LZbsC&pg=RA6-PA54#v=onepage&q&f=falseand, from
"Effectiveness of ABS and Vehicle Stability Control Systems" (PDF). Royal Automobile Club of Victoria. April 2004. Retrieved 2010-12-07.
A 1996 study
(Hertz et al, 1996) found that vehicles equipped with ABS were, overall, no less likely to be involved
in fatal accidents than vehicles without. It found that cars with ABS were less likely to be involved
in crashes fatal to the occupants of other cars but were more likely to be involved in crashes fatal to
the occupants of the ABS-equipped car, especially in single-vehicle crashes. There was much
speculation about the reasons for this, including incorrect use of the ABS by the driver pumping the
brakes or by releasing the brakes when they feel the system pulsing, leading to increased braking
distance. Alternatively, it has been suggested that the retention of steering control during a panic
stop may increase the likelihood of run-off-the-road crashes. A more recent study (Farmer, 2001)
indicates that the crash rates for ABS-equipped cars are reducing, but there is still no conclusive
evidence to show that ABS improves overall safety.
bear in mind the above is coming up 20 years old
wikipedea, although not that reliable, says: ABS generally offers improved vehicle control and decreases stopping distances on dry and slippery surfaces for many drivers; however, on loose surfaces like gravel or snow-covered pavement, ABS can significantly increase
braking distance, although still improving vehicle control.
not too sure either way but I hope this helps
regards