Do small cars really need ABS?

**kenz88** · January 22nd, 2011 10:07 AM

I'd like to know how useful ABS is to a car

**ghosthunter** · January 22nd, 2011 10:25 AM

ABS brakes is something you never know you need until you need it.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMon20FqXyc&"]YouTube - ABS Vs. no ABS ....... Live for Speed XRT[/ame]

**sm2by** · January 22nd, 2011 06:19 PM

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) helps you avoid accidents, like when Seat belts & Airbags help you stay alive when you get into an accident...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd5KDvXbE3M"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd5KDvXbE3M[/ame]

**cocoy** · January 22nd, 2011 08:30 PM

this video made me think twice about ABS..

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnjszE3NS9E&feature=grec_index"]YouTube - ABS vs. No ABS[/ame]

**marg** · January 23rd, 2011 03:06 AM

5th Gear at the BOSCH RESEARCH FACILITY

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR1SSxpKitE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR1SSxpKitE[/ame]
The best lesson on ABS and its cousin, Electronic Traction Control.

You actually need both.

**oj88** · January 23rd, 2011 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by kenz88

I'd like to know how useful ABS is to a car

Every car, big or small, will benefit from an ABS. The only reason it isn't made standard on every car, like airbags, is the cost.

**vinj** · January 26th, 2011 01:10 PM

ABS is that ounce of prevention that is worth more than any cure (or car repair in this case).

**lazyfoot** · January 29th, 2011 02:24 AM

Yes! You can be an expert in trail braking but in sudden emergencies, even the experts will lock their wheels. You need ABS

**xtian119** · February 3rd, 2011 01:42 PM

Yes because there would be an instance where you would be in a slippery road surface or avoid an incoming road hazzard. ABS gives you the advantage in preventing your wheels from locking up during hard braking.