disabling ABS
Mar 25, 2003, 10:17 AM
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disabling ABS
can i safely disable ABS on EVO TME by removing the ABS fuse
so that my breaks operate in exactly same way as if ABS wasn't fitted ?
i'm going to a skid pan this coming weekend so this would be just a short term solution in order to be able to lock the wheels and slide (under instructor's supervision obviously).
so that my breaks operate in exactly same way as if ABS wasn't fitted ?
i'm going to a skid pan this coming weekend so this would be just a short term solution in order to be able to lock the wheels and slide (under instructor's supervision obviously).
Mar 25, 2003, 11:53 AM
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My car came stock with ABS and AYC, but I removed that COMPLETELY (including all pumps and electronics). I had an Evo 6 RS2 before and that was much easier to control.
I almost crashed into MAXI once because of the ****in ABS
I was behind him on a bumpy road, braked and the ABS kicked in. This sort of stuff happened several times 
and it makes my braking distances longer, placing the car less precise etc. etc. I HATE ABS with a passion 
I almost crashed into MAXI once because of the ****in ABS
I was behind him on a bumpy road, braked and the ABS kicked in. This sort of stuff happened several times and it makes my braking distances longer, placing the car less precise etc. etc. I HATE ABS with a passion
Mar 25, 2003, 11:58 AM
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hehehhe...sometimes this winter i wished i had ABS as i was rapidly sliding towards a lexus on a sheet of ice. Haha but i know for you evo boys that can actually go fast, ABS can be a pain in the ***. 
Mar 25, 2003, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by Claudius
You wont be able to do anything on ice with conventional road tyres, with or without ABS. On low grip sufaces, no ABS is much better than ABS as far as stopping distances are concerned.
You wont be able to do anything on ice with conventional road tyres, with or without ABS. On low grip sufaces, no ABS is much better than ABS as far as stopping distances are concerned.
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Mar 25, 2003, 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by Claudius
My car came stock with ABS and AYC, but I removed that COMPLETELY (including all pumps and electronics).
My car came stock with ABS and AYC, but I removed that COMPLETELY (including all pumps and electronics).
but why did you remove AYC ? can you drive through a corner at same speed without AYC ? i was quite amazed how well the car sits in corners, it doesn't feel normal and yet it's an incredible feeling to push the car fast forward at the point where other cars would already start understeering or sliding outwards.
btw. can i disable AYC by removing the fuse (if there is any) in same way i would do it to my ABS ? while i have the chance on skidpan i just want to try all the different options.
i'm still undecided in regards to my ABS, whether or not to remove it completely, i would rather have the switch on my dashboard 'coz my wife may drive the EVO now and then and we all know how woman treats break pedal in emergency stop
Mar 25, 2003, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by Red EVO TME
why did you remove AYC ? can you drive through a corner at same speed without AYC ?
why did you remove AYC ? can you drive through a corner at same speed without AYC ?
Originally posted by Red EVO TME
i was quite amazed how well the car sits in corners, it doesn't feel normal and yet it's an incredible feeling to push the car fast forward at the point where other cars would already start understeering or sliding outwards.
i was quite amazed how well the car sits in corners, it doesn't feel normal and yet it's an incredible feeling to push the car fast forward at the point where other cars would already start understeering or sliding outwards.
Originally posted by Red EVO TME
btw. can i disable AYC by removing the fuse (if there is any) in same way i would do it to my ABS ?
btw. can i disable AYC by removing the fuse (if there is any) in same way i would do it to my ABS ?
However, doing this will result in having an OPEN diff in the rear (not good).
Originally posted by Red EVO TME
i'm still undecided in regards to my ABS, whether or not to remove it completely, i would rather have the switch on my dashboard 'coz my wife may drive the EVO now and then and we all know how woman treats break pedal in emergency stop
i'm still undecided in regards to my ABS, whether or not to remove it completely, i would rather have the switch on my dashboard 'coz my wife may drive the EVO now and then and we all know how woman treats break pedal in emergency stop
Mar 26, 2003, 04:01 AM
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Originally posted by Claudius
Same speed or faster, but controllable.
Yes, it doesnt feel right; also, it's glued to the ground in the rear and will understeer like hell if you go really fast.
Same speed or faster, but controllable.
Yes, it doesnt feel right; also, it's glued to the ground in the rear and will understeer like hell if you go really fast.
. but certainly much faster than in any other car i've driven beforeYes; they are in the same location, a twin box in the upper left hand corner of your car when you stand in front of the open hood.
However, doing this will result in having an OPEN diff in the rear (not good).
!these 2 fuses are not described in the owner's manual so i wasn't sure what the picture on the cover meant as there was no marking "AYC".
btw. the twin box on my EVO is not located top-left, instead it's attached with a bracket to the battery positive lead.
as per your suggestion, i'll not touch the AYC fuse. how much do you think AYC will affect me on the skidpan while doing (or at least trying to do) scandinavian flicks ?
in the meantime i have already removed the ABS fuse (not as simple as pulling it out, it was actually attached with 2 bolts
)I would NEVER let my girlfriend or any other woman (except Michelle Mouton) drive my car, ever. And I wouldnt recommend you do that. Two weeks ago, a woman rolled an Evo!
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Mar 26, 2003, 05:15 AM
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Originally posted by Red EVO TME
does it understeer even on tarmac ?
does it understeer even on tarmac ?
Originally posted by Red EVO TME
btw. the twin box on my EVO is not located top-left, instead it's attached with a bracket to the battery positive lead.
btw. the twin box on my EVO is not located top-left, instead it's attached with a bracket to the battery positive lead.
Originally posted by Red EVO TME
how much do you think AYC will affect me on the skidpan while doing (or at least trying to do) scandinavian flicks ?
how much do you think AYC will affect me on the skidpan while doing (or at least trying to do) scandinavian flicks ?
Mar 26, 2003, 06:15 AM
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Claudius,
I know you have sufficient talent to brake better on dry tarmac without ABS, but ABS rules in the rain. The main advantage is obviously that you can continue to steer the car under braking.
Cheers,
I know you have sufficient talent to brake better on dry tarmac without ABS, but ABS rules in the rain. The main advantage is obviously that you can continue to steer the car under braking.
Cheers,
