No Abs Unit

[ckhawly]

i bought a R33 skyline gts2t.............thinking that all skyline come stock with ABS (spewing) mine doesnt

sometimes i brake too much and in hight speeds get flat spots

is there anyother way that i fix my probloem with the ABS unit.

can i install ABS or just cop it on the chin

[PHATR32]

there more to abs than the unit, you need the 4 wheels sensors, plus the abs computer and all the wiring.

unless you wiring it up your self, the labour may be too costly.

does it look like its been removed by the prvious ower or does it look factory spec?

[Brocaine]

Braking from high speed alone is not enough to induce flat spots on tyres.

If you're braking too hard and you manage to lock the wheels, then you'll get flat spots.

You could try and fit ABS to the car, but a better and cheaper idea might be a driver training course.

[ckhawly]

Braking from high speed alone is not enough to induce flat spots on tyres.

If you're braking too hard and you manage to lock the wheels, then you'll get flat spots.

You could try and fit ABS to the car, but a better and cheaper idea might be a driver training course.

lol cheers mate ...................i can drive just being an idot in a skyline will hurt u at times

[ckhawly]

it hasnt been removed or touched ........i have 96 model so it came optional while the 97model came standarrd.

i was stuck with the optoinal and it mine never had it

Mine is pretty much factory spec.......

if i upgrade my rotors and braking will it make a difference

[(B1) MR_fanny]

with that upgrade you will get bigger flat spots..ha. try the manual ABS, pumping your right foot. i think they teach you that in an advance driving course. i used to do it heaps in my old 2 ton boat XF

[PHATR32]

lol, no amount of driver training will help where abs will.

flat spots are caused by fully locking it up, you shouldnt be braking like that unless its an emergency

steve

[4door_Sleeper]

lol, no amount of driver training will help where abs will.

flat spots are caused by fully locking it up, you shouldnt be braking like that unless its an emergency

steve

Its all about driver training. Flat spotting tyres is difficult (not impossible) if you drive properly.

The secret to fast track laps isnt about puting the accelerator down, its about using the brakes properly. I amy be wrong, but I dont think any serious track cars use ABS, a good driver is better than the ABS computer at this stage.

[PHATR32]

i know people dont use abs for the track , i think the dude needs abs for the street, e.g when you got fools lock it up in front of you etc etc

i know my abs has saved my ass a few times, only had enuff time to hit the brakes.

[ckhawly]

that for your replies.................

i only get flat spots when i hard brake in emergancies

but no beats abs..

i guess next time i should have researd before i bought one ....thanx

[blind_elk]

1. Learn to read the traffic, so you don't create emergencies.

2. Learn threshhold braking

I have yet to get myself into a situation on the street where I have had to activate the ABS.

[lingeringsoul]

1. Learn to read the traffic, so you don't create emergencies.

2. Learn threshhold braking

I have yet to get myself into a situation on the street where I have had to activate the ABS.

what he said

in my 10 years of driving I never ever had ABS and never got in the situation where I needed one

[4door_Sleeper]

Its all about driver training. Flat spotting tyres is difficult (not impossible) if you drive properly.

The secret to fast track laps isnt about puting the accelerator down, its about using the brakes properly. I amy be wrong, but I dont think any serious track cars use ABS, a good driver is better than the ABS computer at this stage.

As said in the 2 above, its all about driver training.

DONT TAILGATE and give yourself time to brake if the car infront of you locks up for no reason.

[J_Red33]

it hasnt been removed or touched ........i have 96 model so it came optional while the 97model came standarrd.

i was stuck with the optoinal and it mine never had it

Mine is pretty much factory spec.......

if i upgrade my rotors and braking will it make a difference

Well mine's a 97 model & it doesn't have ABS. Biggest issue with not having it I've found it braking in the wet, not so easy the water doesn't cover the road evenly (& lets face it very few roads are that regular) which is partly why I'm going to be putting some top grade tyres on this time round to help compensate. I've always been a pretty good under brakes, but I've got caught out once & that's enough for me.

Any upgrade in performance to the car (well tuned suspension & brakes) as well as upgrading your skills is always going to be a great help. Having said that I still would like to fit ABS to mine, just for that extra peace of mind. No matter how high your skill, there is no replacement for something far more failsafe like ABS in my opinion.

[ckhawly]

well said mate.................. thank you very much

A mates said it upgrade tyre size will help

i have 17/35/210 an the front

and 17/35/235 at the back

reckon my fronts are too small