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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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Originally posted by Tirodēslc
the purpose of ABS is not shorter stopping distances.. but rather control in harsh braking conditions.. something flies out in front of you and you slam on the brakes.. you are then able to control the car around the obstacle with abs rather then locking and sliding..
I fully understand that and am not arguing that, I said that they are overrated which is true because most people believe that they improve stopping distances, which isn't true.
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