any one removed the ABS from there track cars

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  • 4WheelDrifter
    S2Forum Zealot
    • Oct 2004
    • 5773
    • Country: Devon

    #16
    You can always try the car without the ABS before you bin it. Just turn it off. I'm pretty sure you can brake harder without ABS than with it, which I'm sure is beneficial on a track car.

    I agree that ESP is dangerous, especially when it malfunctions. The traction control is also a menace. I got caught out when I tried to launch the S3 out of a junction to make good progress and merge with traffic. I ended up getting halfway into the road not really going anywhere, with an orange light flashing at me on the dash. The problem was I stopped for fuel and forgot to press the cancel button before I drove off.
    Lucky we don't have that rubbish to worry about on the S2.
    SS

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    • Rusty
      Super Moderator
      • Jun 2004
      • 18953
      • Country: United Kingdom

      #17
      Go vacuum assist on the brake pedal too, much better than the hybollacks afair.
      Last edited by Rusty; 23 November 2009, 20:35.
      Cheers'en, AndyC
      1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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      • trackslag
        Account Disabled
        • Sep 2009
        • 171
        • Country: United Kingdom

        #18
        Originally posted by Rusty
        Go vacuum assist on the brake pedal too, much better than the hybollacks afair.
        vacuum assist and remove abs?

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        • Rusty
          Super Moderator
          • Jun 2004
          • 18953
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #19
          Yup, gotta be done for a track car. Other option is a floor mounted bias pedal box
          Cheers'en, AndyC
          1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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          • rj scotty
            S2Forum Fiend
            • May 2006
            • 2195
            • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

            #20
            As in it contains 2 master cylinders one for either side ?
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            "For what you spent on that you could have brought a new car"
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            1995 S2 Avant, Volcano Black
            1982 VW Golf Mk1, primer yellow, will be finished one day, maybe.
            2003 VW T4 long nose X pack, (has become project)

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            • Rusty
              Super Moderator
              • Jun 2004
              • 18953
              • Country: United Kingdom

              #21
              Yup, as per touring cars, rally cars etc. Can be mounted further back to allow for a more central seating position.
              Cheers'en, AndyC
              1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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              • rj scotty
                S2Forum Fiend
                • May 2006
                • 2195
                • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

                #22
                Do they not also have a balance bar that runs between them ? or did I dream that bit

                cheers

                rich
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                "For what you spent on that you could have brought a new car"
                BUT I DON'T WANT A NEW CAR!

                1995 S2 Avant, Volcano Black
                1982 VW Golf Mk1, primer yellow, will be finished one day, maybe.
                2003 VW T4 long nose X pack, (has become project)

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                • Rusty
                  Super Moderator
                  • Jun 2004
                  • 18953
                  • Country: United Kingdom

                  #23
                  Yup, that's how you fine adjust the balance.
                  Cheers'en, AndyC
                  1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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                  • rj scotty
                    S2Forum Fiend
                    • May 2006
                    • 2195
                    • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

                    #24
                    Looks like this

                    http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/popup_i...19e1h1lqo64us6
                    sigpic
                    "For what you spent on that you could have brought a new car"
                    BUT I DON'T WANT A NEW CAR!

                    1995 S2 Avant, Volcano Black
                    1982 VW Golf Mk1, primer yellow, will be finished one day, maybe.
                    2003 VW T4 long nose X pack, (has become project)

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                    • Rusty
                      Super Moderator
                      • Jun 2004
                      • 18953
                      • Country: United Kingdom

                      #25
                      Yup, just like that!
                      Cheers'en, AndyC
                      1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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