demoderbydude
SHOCK EM
There have been a lot of complaints latly about locked front ends and the issue of being illegal. I can say from experience, that the benefits of the locked front end are simple;
1. makes it easier to not wash all the way up the track in the corner if you roll off the throttle a little bit. (safety issue to me)
2. allows for the use of both front tire traction coming out of the corner. (does not add power, just lets you use it. BUT, the dires will still break loose if you are on the gas too hard.)
We have been open about having our front end locked from day one. And i can say we are not the only ones with this done. That being said i found this on the web the other day and i figured i would open up everyones eyes about a few other car makes we race against.
Anti-lock Brake System. Available on all Saturn models. The Saturn ABS system comes standard with Traction Control.
ABS FAQ:
How does ABS work? Sensors are located on each wheel. The sensors are connected to an electronic control unit.
When you brake in emergency stopping situations (slam on the brakes), the sensors detect when a wheel is about to lock (stop turning and start skidding). The ABS system pumps the brakes several times per second (much faster than you can do it).
What's the big deal? You can still steer the car when the wheels are turning. The ABS system keeps the wheels turning and the tires in contact with the road so you are much less likely to skid off the road.
Let's recap: Emergency stop. Wheels keep spinning with ABS. You still have the ability to steer the car. If you can steer the car, you stand a better chance of avoiding an accident. Any questions?
Will I stop faster? NO. This is important. You will not stop any faster with ABS. ABS helps avoid braking skids allowing you more opportunity to steer and avoid accidents.
How can I tell if the ABS is working? When activated, you will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. You will also hear audible feedback, sort of a thumping sound, when the ABS is working. L and S series cars use similar ABS systems but the sounds will be different due to the weight and structure of the cars.
Remember: If you feel a pulsation in the brake pedal during ABS operation, then the system is working normally. Repeat after me: I will keep my foot on the brake even though it feels weird.
ABS History:
Anti-lock Brakes/Traction Control: Available on all Saturn models in some part since the first cars in 1991.
1991 - 1992 Model Years: ABS only optional across all models. 1991 Featured only the SL, SL1, SL2, and SC models. Traction control was not offered. All models with ABS get 4 wheel disc brakes.
1993 - 1995: Full Model Line introduced (SL, SL1, SL2, SC1, SC2, SW1, SW2) in 1993
Automatic transmission: Traction Control standard with ABS. Automatic models ONLY got the ABS with traction control.
Manual transmission: Optional ABS only. No traction control offered with manual transmissions.
Brakes: 1993 & 1994 models get ABS with 4 wheel disc brakes. Starting in 1995, ABS with 4 wheel disc brakes were only on the SL2 and SC2. In other words, all models with ABS used front disc and rear drum brakes except the the SL2 and SC2.
1996 - 2002: ABS with traction control optional across all models and transmissions. 1996 - 1998 SL2 and SC2 models continued to receive 4 wheel disc brakes. Beginning in 1999, all Saturn vehicles came standard with front disk and rear drums for both ABS/Traction control and standard configurations.
Also says some of the newer cavys come with traction control.
Kinda does the same thing as a locked front end, but no one is threatening to claim these cars. They win too. What gives?
1. makes it easier to not wash all the way up the track in the corner if you roll off the throttle a little bit. (safety issue to me)
2. allows for the use of both front tire traction coming out of the corner. (does not add power, just lets you use it. BUT, the dires will still break loose if you are on the gas too hard.)
We have been open about having our front end locked from day one. And i can say we are not the only ones with this done. That being said i found this on the web the other day and i figured i would open up everyones eyes about a few other car makes we race against.
Anti-lock Brake System. Available on all Saturn models. The Saturn ABS system comes standard with Traction Control.
ABS FAQ:
How does ABS work? Sensors are located on each wheel. The sensors are connected to an electronic control unit.
When you brake in emergency stopping situations (slam on the brakes), the sensors detect when a wheel is about to lock (stop turning and start skidding). The ABS system pumps the brakes several times per second (much faster than you can do it).
What's the big deal? You can still steer the car when the wheels are turning. The ABS system keeps the wheels turning and the tires in contact with the road so you are much less likely to skid off the road.
Let's recap: Emergency stop. Wheels keep spinning with ABS. You still have the ability to steer the car. If you can steer the car, you stand a better chance of avoiding an accident. Any questions?
Will I stop faster? NO. This is important. You will not stop any faster with ABS. ABS helps avoid braking skids allowing you more opportunity to steer and avoid accidents.
How can I tell if the ABS is working? When activated, you will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. You will also hear audible feedback, sort of a thumping sound, when the ABS is working. L and S series cars use similar ABS systems but the sounds will be different due to the weight and structure of the cars.
Remember: If you feel a pulsation in the brake pedal during ABS operation, then the system is working normally. Repeat after me: I will keep my foot on the brake even though it feels weird.
ABS History:
Anti-lock Brakes/Traction Control: Available on all Saturn models in some part since the first cars in 1991.
1991 - 1992 Model Years: ABS only optional across all models. 1991 Featured only the SL, SL1, SL2, and SC models. Traction control was not offered. All models with ABS get 4 wheel disc brakes.
1993 - 1995: Full Model Line introduced (SL, SL1, SL2, SC1, SC2, SW1, SW2) in 1993
Automatic transmission: Traction Control standard with ABS. Automatic models ONLY got the ABS with traction control.
Manual transmission: Optional ABS only. No traction control offered with manual transmissions.
Brakes: 1993 & 1994 models get ABS with 4 wheel disc brakes. Starting in 1995, ABS with 4 wheel disc brakes were only on the SL2 and SC2. In other words, all models with ABS used front disc and rear drum brakes except the the SL2 and SC2.
1996 - 2002: ABS with traction control optional across all models and transmissions. 1996 - 1998 SL2 and SC2 models continued to receive 4 wheel disc brakes. Beginning in 1999, all Saturn vehicles came standard with front disk and rear drums for both ABS/Traction control and standard configurations.
Also says some of the newer cavys come with traction control.
Kinda does the same thing as a locked front end, but no one is threatening to claim these cars. They win too. What gives?
