Re: [DML] Re: ABS Brakes (Was: Accident)

["doctor who" <ohwrd@xxxx>]

I concur. Simply modifying your exsisting braking system with newer 
components would suffice. If you want better stopping capacity you could 
switch to oversized calipers, cross-drilled rotors and a tighter suspension. 
ABS systems employ computers and hydralic sytesms upgrades that sound 
prohibitivly expensive.

It would be cheaper to invest in one of those performance/defensive driver 
courses where they teach you how to handle your car. (No offense) But I 
thought I was a good driver, until I went to one of these classes. That 
instruction more than any braking system or modification has saved my tail 
from several high speed incidents.

These courses are alot of fun. You get to "race" around the track once after 
and couple hours of instruction. Then the instructor takes your vehicle 
around (with you in it) and shows you how to draw your line, then you go 
around again and you see how your times improve. Then they take you out to a 
skid track (their fleet vehicle) and you spin 180 and 360 etc...

This would be a great inexpensive place to have a DMC meet. The place I went 
to was in VA. It was a few years ago, but it only cost like $200 for the 
day.

ciao,
dr c.


From: "Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxx>
Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Re: ABS Brakes (Was: Accident)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:21:27 -0000

Not to be rude or anything, but why in the world would you want ABS
brakes installed? On my D I'm running fresh DOT4 brake fluid, X-
drilled rotors, semi-metalic brake pads, new shocks, and Yoko AVS
tires. Stopping is not a problem for my car at all! So far it's saved
me from drunk drivers, stupid drivers, garbage & other items flying
off of trucks, pedestrians, and even animals. I guess what I'm trying
to say here is before ripping somthing apart on the car in an attempt
to replace it, why not simply improve upon it first? The braking
system on the DeLorean is a damn good one! Granted that after 20
years some parts need replacing, and some can be upgraded to even
higher standards then before. I'm not someone who's looking for
simply originality, but practicality. Just something to think about...

-Robert
vin 6585





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