does ne1 disable their abs for track days?

[Cosmos///95Lux]

If so how do you do it??

[BMWM3some]

why would you want to do that??? I have no idea about this but what would be the benefits of doing this?

Chris

[Cosmos///95Lux]

I know I sound cocky but I honestly believe that I can out brake abs and I like to be in full control of pedal pressure. I don't want to be forced to put %100 on the brakes when ever I want to slow down. E.G. I ever get into a siguation whee I have lost it I what to have the opportunity for 4 wheel lock up to advert danger. Also I have more confidence in my senses than I do in the the abs for braking threashold.

[GR8 Ride]

All you need to do is learn threshold braking.

To disable ABS is a useless gesture. Yes, when braking at the limit of the car / tires / adhesion, then your overall braking will be more effective than slamming on the brakes and letting the ABS kick-in.

A skilled driver can threshold brake with ABS on, so disabling it becomes moot. As well, if you're feeling the ABS kick-in on a regular basis, it's either a case of (A) surface variations (ie, bumps) causing wheels to come off the ground and lock-up, or (B) you're jumping on the brakes too hard for the traction you have.

Another cause for concern; should you lock-up your brakes without ABS, it's very easy to flat-spot a tire or two, and cost yourself $300.

There is only ONE good reason to disable ABS, and that is to teach a driver who RELIES upon ABS to threshold brake without locking-up.

If you already know how to threshold brake, there is no point in disabling ABS.

Pat

[T///MW]

I agree with Pat.

The M3 ABS is pretty nice, as well as the good contact patch - the only time I have ever had it come on (track or otherwise) was when I mashed brakes b/c some idiot ran a red light in front of me.

In other cars this is a different story - my Mom had a Saturn SC2 and I used to get ABS action almost ever time I came to a complete stop...