----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Waller" Subject: Re: OT (Bikey): A robust defence of Elle Macpherson
>< Snip > >>>For some reason, they put ABS on the front, but left the rear free to >>>lock >>>up. > > I'm not gonna defend that but obviously it was done in an attempt to keep > steering control. A neat trick on a low coefficient of friction surface - > trying to keep up with the out-of-control rear tires. Would have worked > better if the truck was driven loaded (the vehicle, not the driver!) On snow or ice, if you were so foolish as to brake a bit too hard and lock up the rear, it would immediately start to catch up with the front. If you didn't get back on the gas the car did a slow orbit. Unfortunately, the reason why you weren't on the gas in the first place was the need to stop. They seem to have gotten it mostly right now though. The Titan has excellent traction control, though very slippery roads will make the dynamic control lose it's little mind. Fortunately, there is a switch on the dashboard for those times. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
