[AT] The terror strikes again. - Studebaker speed response

Henry Miller hank at millerfarm.com
Tue Jun 3 06:48:51 PDT 2014


On June 3, 2014 8:03:54 AM CDT, Ralph Goff <alfg at sasktel.net> wrote:
>On 6/3/2014 4:36 AM, charlie hill wrote:
>> Charlie V.
>>
>> I was of the same opinion about anti-lock brakes when they came out
>> until we bought a new car with them.  I still wasn't sold on the idea
>> until one night on I-95 south of Petersburg VA, while the roads
>> were covered with about 1" of snow and slush and were very slick.
>The ABS probably is an advantage but I still drive mine as if it does 
>not have abs. Occasionally in winter I will hear/feel the slight 
>vibration on the brake pedal that tells me it is activating the abs due
>
>to slipping on ice as I am trying to slow down. Re: traction control, I
>
>hear that it needs to be turned off if you are in a slow speed, deep 
>snow situation. Not personal experience since I don't have anything new
>
>enough to have traction control.
>
>Ralph in Sask.
>>
>
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I've always said the best thing to drive in slippery conditions is an unloaded 2wd truck. Every move will remind you that you have no traction. The only thing 4wd is good for is getting you in so deep the tow truck can't get you out.  
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