Re: [NTLK] OT, was Re: Battery pack thermo switch

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On Fri, 19 Apr 2002 16:19:53 -0400, scOtty teCHnoir wrote:
>
>Too bad anti-lock brakes generally increase stopping distances under
>normal conditions.
>

I know of only one situation where ABS performs worse than 'regular'
brakes: Using slick tyres on a bone-dry surface, ABS will result in a
longer stop than slamming regular brakes shut.

In just about every other scenario ABS will perform better.

I'd add 'YMMV', but in the context that'd be a bit too cynical, even for
me...

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