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Old 04-05-2021, 03:52 PM   #931 (permalink)
Snax
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Originally Posted by JSH View Post
I find your stance on ABS vs traction control odd. You admit that you can't react as quickly to a loss of traction under power as a the computer but don't see the same benefit for a loss of traction under braking? Either way the machine is always watching for slip and can modulate faster than a human.
It is a difference of available torque and the ability to modulate engine response vs. hydraulic line pressure, the latter of which is instantaneous vs. responsiveness of the powertrain.

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