Running ABS on track car?

[aldo172]

I the middle of building my clio rack car and was wondering if its a good idea keeping the ABS on or removing it?

And if so whats the easiest way to remove it?

cheers

 

[Cliodan26]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

id remove it , less weight , better pedal feel , use a cup master cylinder and rear proportioning valve and run new brake lines

 

[Sam@NP]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

Id keep it tbh, no real disadvantage to it and the clio system is quite good.

 

[LewisTaylor]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

If you do decide to remove it, i'm braking a 172 cup, could get you the brake master cylinder, rear bias, and all the brake lines

 

[aldo172]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

Not sure what to do now, if it wont make to much of a diffrence i mite just keep it, less work haha

How much you wanting for the cup brake set up lewis?

cheers

 

[poriordan]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

weight how much can u possibly save anyhow removing it small and weighs bout as much a two chocolate bars ahaahah wouldnt bother but its matter of personal oppinion mate

 

[Bluebeard]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

I've bought a complete cup set up for mine for £50. Its a cheap mod and not a lot of work, plus it makes the engine bay look loads neater.

 

[Gman]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

I'd keep it, I've got a 172 cup and to be honest i've never had any issues with the lack of abs on track BUT given the choice i'd like to have it there, as Sam@BTM has said it's a very good system on the clio's, and there is no getting away from it abs can save you in certain situations.

 

[Riley!]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

Also got a 172 cup master cylinder for you to remove abs. Mines ready to post and only done 61k if your interested pm me

 

[bmh.01]

Keep it. When it comes to the crunch you'll probably need it unless you are a bona fide hero.

 

[Alex H]

Ditch it. Along with the power steering.

 

[DannyR]

f**k removing PAS! I did that on my old one, wasn't worth it lol!

 

[Keith185]

Re: Running ABS on track car???????????

Id keep it tbh, no real disadvantage to it and the clio system is quite good.

Agree with Sam, Gman and bmh.01, it's a great setup. It not intrusive at all imo and better than destroying tyres.

 

[edde]

Keep it unless it goes wrong and they dont realy.

Not worth the haslte removing it plus it can stop the car better than you can anyway and if this is a track car then you'll want that

 

[ben lee]

could u not pull out the abs fuse or relay to deactivate it?

 

[DannyR]

If you want 50/50 braking you can, but have fun having the rear of your car overtaking the front!

 

[Tony Hunter]

could u not pull out the abs fuse or relay to deactivate it?

Do this=instant death. Don't even consider it.

ben lee, you want shooting.

 

[ben lee]

If you want 50/50 braking you can, but have fun having the rear of your car overtaking the front!

why would it give you 50/50 braking with the abs deactivated?

 

[DannyR]

As the braking compensator thing-a-majig isn't switched on so all calipers will push the same amount

 

[Tony Hunter]

Iv'e tried it, and I'm telling you don't.

 

[ben lee]

all the compensator are pre set all valves in the abs pump are open. only time they are working is when the abs is in use and the valves open/close to hold or reduce pressure in each brake to stop the wheel locking out.

 

[JackJack]

Not another one ffs. Listen to Tony! You will have a crash if you disable the electronic brake force distribution that is incorporated in the abs.

 

[Skeeter]

Does the ABS 'save you from dying a horrible death' thing-a-ma-jig get disabled when the ABS warning light comes on?

 

[DannyR]

I'm hoping he does remove it now and finds out

 

[Fred@BTM]

all the compensator are pre set all valves in the abs pump are open. only time they are working is when the abs is in use and the valves open/close to hold or reduce pressure in each brake to stop the wheel locking out.

sorry ben, but everyone is correct, remove the fuse and it will lock the rears up

 

[Jay Payne]

Tony. Trying things so you don't have to since 1976

 

[mark smith87]

What's the point ? I've still got ABS and it's saved me a couple of times on track when I've hit standing water. I've done 15 trackdays in my Clio and wouldn't dream of getting rid of ABS. Get some race pads all round and braided lines with performance brake fluid.

 

[mark smith87]

The renaultsport Clios are built for hard driving straight out of the box do I really don't understand why anyone would want to interfere with the brake set up. It's asking for trouble if you start messing about with it. You're more likely to have a crash because the braking has been altered. I would only let an experienced mechanic that has experience with track biased braking systems do any brake alterations. It's really not worth the risk in my opinion. For what little weight you might save it might be the difference in being able to stop in a tricky situation or crashing. I know which one I'd choose.