mwiener2 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Here's something to work on for next winter: An ABS kill switch. So that when it snows, you can easily turn off the ABS. Then when you're doing normal driving, turn it back on. Just casue I'm too lazy to pull the fuse and put it back in. And, when you realize you're sliding through a stop sign at 5mph, you can flip the switch and actually stop. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I've found the ABS to be better than the WRX. Does yours have problems in the slippery weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Yeah, i would think it would be better to have off in summer and on in winter if you want it off at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 ^^^+1, I can easily engage ABS on the SuckStones in the dry after which your stopping distance is pretty much shot. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 To answer some questions of "why disable ABS in the winter" above.... Under certain conditions, allowing the wheels/tires to lock-up can be beneficial to stopping distances. One such instance is with accumulated snowfall/slush. Allowing the tires to lock allows for a natural "plowing" in front of each tire, which works to significantly slow the car. This is a known and proven snowy-weather driving technique. However, this isn't something to be tried-out by the first-timer on snowy roads. Considerations such as your slide direction/velocity and whether or not you're likely to be able to actually steer yourself out of trouble with the ABS engaged can all factor in to which of the two techniques is the safer one to go with. That said, this I think that an ABS disable might not be a bad idea, especially for those of us who may see significant snowfall. -A <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canis Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 To answer some questions of "why disable ABS in the winter" above.... Under certain conditions, allowing the wheels/tires to lock-up can be beneficial to stopping distances. One such instance is with accumulated snowfall/slush. Allowing the tires to lock allows for a natural "plowing" in front of each tire, which works to significantly slow the car. This is a known and proven snowy-weather driving technique. However, this isn't something to be tried-out by the first-timer on snowy roads. Considerations such as your slide direction/velocity and whether or not you're likely to be able to actually steer yourself out of trouble with the ABS engaged can all factor in to which of the two techniques is the safer one to go with. That said, this I think that an ABS disable might not be a bad idea, especially for those of us who may see significant snowfall. -A Truism. Same principle applies to off-roading. If you're going down a steep slope and slide a little, you want the plowing affect to build up in front of the tire to help stop you. ABS keeps allowing the tire to roll, so this "wedge" never forms. HOWEVER, the percentage of drivers skilled enough to successfully apply this technique is so small that it's hardly worth talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I've found the ABS to be better than the WRX. Does yours have problems in the slippery weather? Because the RE92's are kickin his ass! OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Because the RE92's are kickin his ass! Yeah, but if you're aware of what you have on the wheels, you're OK. I take that into consideration- it's not anything like my Toyo's, so I don't drive it like that in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Yeah, but if you're aware of what you have on the wheels, you're OK. I take that into consideration- it's not anything like my Toyo's, so I don't drive it like that in the winter. Thats just it....the tires have alot to do with the ABS kicking in. With my Nokians I could not get the ABS to kick in unless I absolutely slammed on the breaks goin 40mph. With my Proxes 4's I noticed it kicking in much sooner. Get snow tires and don't worry about deactivating the ABS OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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