S2P2 Neutral Newbie June 11, 2003 Share June 11, 2003 thought you busy building a big CITY ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie June 11, 2003 Share June 11, 2003 next week very busy liao....got to buld a Giant CITY liao.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elixir 1st Gear June 12, 2003 Author Share June 12, 2003 Just a new bird question: If ABS is so critical in terms of safety for drivers, why hasn't LTA make it a compulsory thing for all the cars? Same goes for airbags. In the end, it's really your skills that count right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accenture Neutral Newbie June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 if make ruling...no more cheap cars liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 It's a tool to make everyday drivers look good! Good to have but not critical, IMO. BTW, if LTA passes the ABS and airbag law, I'm sure many car manufacturers will cry father/mother. And then where do you stop? How about LSD, Traction control, 4 wheel drive, etc. It will shoot car prices through the roof! >>In the end, it's really your skills that count right? Unfortunately, most drivers don't really have the skill. Most of us are tought to drive but not the finer points of car control. So gizmos like ABS, ASR, BFD, etc are designed to give the regular Joe driver a better chance when an emergency situation presents itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 in US, airbag required under law for more than a decade liao. at the end of the day, dun think we need a law in SG to ensure a car buyer survives a crash. thot it was common sense that if one values safety, airbag/abs/other safety features shld feature highly in the purchase decision. whether it's worth taking a risk to save $$ and go without these safety features is best left to individual buyers discretion. minimum 2 airbags/abs/ebd r fairly basic safety provision nowadays and r as ubiquitous as seatbelts. can't imagine anything less. i volvo driver ah, so can't blame me for advocating safety..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir 1st Gear June 12, 2003 Author Share June 12, 2003 Komoco said only Korean imported cars will have ABS and service centres cannot fix. . Is it advisable to get ABS in the market and install in my car??? I was told by my SE that it costs a few hundred dollars? True or not? Can anyone here recommend some local companies that provide installation of ABS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 Quote "saw one posting before that ABS is a must" Hi! there, Elixir, ABS is definitely a critical requirement in a car. That's if you don't know how to operate the ABS system, you'll most probably be critical injured, as the car won't stop in time. Rgds Paul Yong ------------------------------ very true, my friend jam e brake and his car moved forward because of abs. missed the front ass by mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 i think abs is good when cornering, avoiding objects and on wet weather. but come to e braking, it may be a minus point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 Quote u'll learn how to lose control of the car, and control it back....basically is control an uncontrollable car. or uncontrol a controllable car. remote control car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 very true, my friend jam e brake and his car moved forward because of abs. missed the front ass by mm. Without ABS, the wheel could be locked and car move even further (in any various possible direction)..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 not sure what hyundai's abs cost but the excuse given by komoco sounds damn lame. as wif any OEM part, they shld be able to indent it and fit it in their workshop. if it has to be factory fitted (highly unlikely - if wheels kena accident, do they send the whole car back to korea juz to have the abs fitted?) they could always place a special order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 Quote Quote Yes... It is excellent to have ABS. It has saved me from a couple of hit the front car's backside... Cheers sucker! Actually ABS doesn't reduce the stopping distance. It just prevents locking. his abs not working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo Neutral Newbie June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 ur right. according to fren , still works. but i very scat to try Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 it's a fact, abs doesn't decrease stopping distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toybabe Neutral Newbie June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 What r we to do when ABS kicks in? I think I ever encountered that and the car shakes, I was so scared I put gear in N. Is this correct? The car surge forward and almost kiss a Merc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic June 12, 2003 Share June 12, 2003 Do not let go of brake or put in N. Jam brake as normal, keep foot planted and allow the ABS to do it's job. This allows u to steer and power away from trouble. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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