Abs

[sebasti0n]

Is there a way to turn off the ABS on a Cupra 1.8 20v......?

 

[Bogwoppit]

Take the fuse out, but you might void your insurance if you have an accident.
I think it will also disable the TCS.

 

[SHADY-NINJA]

i think you can remove the sensors.
unfortunately i dont know where it is located on the seat leon.

 

[sebasti0n]

I asume then that if you switch off the TCS the ABS still works ???

 

[lc_allan]

Yes the ABS still work when the TCS is off but why would you wan't to disable the ABS in the first place?

 

[sebasti0n]

When there is lots of snow you should not drive with the ABS on as it takes you longer to stop.... The idea is that the snow build up in front of the locked wheels help you stop quicker...

 

[Ol' Timer]

I've had that happen several times in snow. You drive slowly up to a junction, gently apply the brakes and the ABS kicks in and the car carries on without slowing down at all. The natural reaction is to press the pedal even harder which achieves absolutely nothing. Very scary.

 

[lc_allan]

When there is lots of snow you should not drive with the ABS on as it takes you longer to stop.... The idea is that the snow build up in front of the locked wheels help you stop quicker...

Good in theory but I doubt it would always work. I wouldn't want the wheel locked up in any condition and put my hope on the road surface assisting the car to stop. Most cars don't allow you to disable the ABS and I suspect this is for a reason. The point about insurance is also a good a one as I don't know if they would check if ABS was on or working etc..

 

[Bogwoppit]

It has to be a lot of snow to make a difference.
I have driven a car with ABS in a lot of snow and I do agree that ABS is useless in these conditions, but it is rare for these conditions.

 

[sebasti0n]

on my mates honda nsx, if you have the hand brake on 1 click and drive forward slowly for about 10 secs then it disables the traction and abs.... I think this was built in for track days.......