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Re: Fw: Ice And ABS (NO LBC)

To: "Kent J. Miller" <Bushwacker4@prodigy.net>
Subject: Re: Fw: Ice And ABS (NO LBC)
Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 12:11:20 +0000
Cc: Spridgets <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <001501c04623$eed351c0$01dffcd1@default>
Ge Kent,

The only snow around here is at about 5000 feet.  If Larry takes it out
to try it out, look out for that first step.  It can be one you don't
come back from.  

Drive safely Larry

Rick

"Kent J. Miller" wrote:
> 
> You normally get a video with your purchase of a new car with ABS. Watch it!
> 
> Then you will know that when you brake with ABS you just keep your foot on
> the pedal. It will vibrate and a clicking noise comes from under the dash.
> Even when you think the pedal is on the floor, don't let up. Drive out of
> whatever problem that you're in.
> 
> Take it out in the snow and practice!
> 
> Kent
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls@ado13.com>
> To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 12:22 AM
> Subject: Ice And ABS (NO LBC)
> 
> > I just traded my old 4x4 (No ABS) in for a new Toyota Tundra. The Tundra
> has
> > four wheel ABS. I've never driven anything with ABS in snow and ice as we
> > always took the old 4x4 when going to the mountains in the winter. My
> > question, are braking techniques on ice the same with ABS as without?, or
> do
> > you lock them up and let the ABS do it's thing?
> >
> > TIA
> > Larry Miller

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