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      09-07-2018, 01:22 AM   #9
MINI135i
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Drives: 2019 M2C and 2013 FR-S
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I try to stay out of ABS, I like the feel and control of the car with threshold braking, car feels like an extension of my inputs. A lot of that connection is lost for me when in ABS.

Once in ABS, I consider it a useful tool for the moment, but it usually means I have botched something. This of course is specific to my driving style, others I run with use ABS a lot more than I do, and it works fine for them. However, at the end of the day, although we might run similar lap times, I tend to leave the track day with less abuse to my brakes. I don't fault the ABS directly for this difference, but probably the more aggressive braking style of one who is constantly in ABS. I guess take that for whatever it is worth.

Regarding the original question, agreed, generally once you are in ABS you have to follow through. However, there are times when I roll out of ABS and back to threshold, but it has to be the right situation when it is not going to compromise control of the car.

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