Discussion
As a relative newbie I apologise if this has been covered before but I searched the last year and couldn't find it so...
Whilst I understand the logic behind brake assist that is put on some new cars it scares me.
Several times I have left adequate distance ahead for not only me to stop but also the numpty behind and this has proved wise. I then brake hard, but not all the way because if I did I would get someone with more car than IQ added to my boot.
However if I had this brake assist would it apply more brake without me having any choice, thus leaving me with a MPV/4x4/maxed up boy racer alongside my weekly shopping?
I have never owned or driven a car with this so I am asking from a position of substantial ignorance
Whilst I understand the logic behind brake assist that is put on some new cars it scares me.
Several times I have left adequate distance ahead for not only me to stop but also the numpty behind and this has proved wise. I then brake hard, but not all the way because if I did I would get someone with more car than IQ added to my boot.
However if I had this brake assist would it apply more brake without me having any choice, thus leaving me with a MPV/4x4/maxed up boy racer alongside my weekly shopping?
I have never owned or driven a car with this so I am asking from a position of substantial ignorance
6speedmanual said:
If you are prepared to learn all about heavy braking and controllability, just go out and play with the ABS/BAS on your car. Just remember the brakes will be operating at their max performance and will heat up and wear accordingly.
I hope I'll keep my playing with heavy braking to the race track - where the Tiv's ABS is of the old-fashioned sort - the ankle muscle.
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