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Post by ChallengerOz on Mar 3, 2004 6:59:54 GMT -5
G'day all,
Taking my '03 on its first beach run next week. Did it 9 months ago in my ex XJ (I know, more weight less torque) but don't expect any probs, other than this is the first fourby I've owned with ABS.
I'm wondering if anyone has pushed hard in low range on dunes and also high speed beach runs with ABS? I'm not sure how it's going to behave.
Any tips much appreciated.
Cheers
Wes
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Post by scootr on Mar 3, 2004 17:09:55 GMT -5
Not sure what you mean by "pushed hard with ABS", but I was recently in Arcata and got to drive around on the beach and in the dunes. Had a blast. I did use 4Hi to see what it was like and it went ok in everything but 3rd and 4th. The engine sort of dogged (3L Auto). 4Lo worked much better. Drove around almost 3 hours in 4Lo (any speed up until about 35) no problems.
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Post by ChallengerOz on Mar 4, 2004 19:16:44 GMT -5
Many thanks for your response. I guess my question is really will an Antilock Braking System behave itself in sand or will it have a tendency to let the vehicle run? I'm concerned that the distance it takes to get to a full stop might be a good deal more than a non ABS vehicle.
Cheers
Wes
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Post by CerOf on Mar 18, 2004 11:36:11 GMT -5
Pull the fuse to your ABS if you are worried. Test it out first, then pull the fuse if you don't like it.
When back on the pavement, install the fuse again.
I've never had a problem in 3 vehicles with 4WD (and a low range) that have had ABS in sand, snow, ice, pavement.
Also, jam on the brakes, let off quickly, then jam them on again. The ABS should not engage the second time.
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Post by ChallengerOz on Mar 21, 2004 1:52:14 GMT -5
Thanks for the info.
On the beach and in the dunes, I really didn't notice much braking difference from non ABS vehicle. On loose gravel it was a little more apparent but never became a problem.
Cheers
Wes
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