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Old 01-23-2005, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WANT '71 280SEL
If sliding on ice and you don't have ABS....You lock the tires, then, with the wheels still locked, turn the steering wheel to where you want to go. once the wheel is pointed where you want the car to go, release the pedal and feel the car turn. This does still work with ABS, but just not as drastically.
Um, I don't understand how locking a wheel that is rolling, turning it and then unlocking it will help you turn better. Also, isn't the big benefit of ABS that you can steer because the wheels don't lock?
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Originally Posted by WANT '71 280SEL
Naturally, this won't work so well at 50, but if you're going relatively slow, like under 25 or so, it works wonders. Plus, it's fun to do just for the heck of it. Also, you have to get over your natural instinct to just hold the brake down when trying to turn.
Thanks, hope this helps somebody sometime...
David
It may be fun for the heck of it. So is power-induced oversteer on RWD cars, also called fishtailing. I've been told, understand, and practice separation of braking and turning. Braking in a straight line without adding steering input until you've slowed to cornering speed, then ease off brakes and ease in steering input to start the turn.

Braking while cornering may be a natural instinct, 'cause I see a lot of brake lights in a corner, but it's not good form even on dry pavement.

I don't see how your dad's method would help, could you explain better? Thanks.

Best Regards,
Jim
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