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How Anti Lock Breaking Systems Work Four-wheel ABS is a safe, effective braking system when used properly. It offers an important safety advantage by preventing the wheels from locking during emergency braking situations, allowing drivers to maintain control over steering and operate vehicles more effectively. To take full advantage of the maximum safety benefits drivers must learn how to operate their anti-lock brake systems correctly. The National Safety Council shares the following recommendations from the ABS Education Alliance. Do's of ABS Braking Systems …keep your foot on the brake. Maintain firm and continuous pressure on the brake while steering to enable four-wheel ABS to work properly. Avoid pumping the brake, even if the brake pedal is pulsating. In light trucks that are equipped with rear-wheel anti-lock brakes, however, the front wheels can still lock up the same as conventional brakes. If that happens, the driver should ease up on the brake pedal with ju...

Backpressure : The myth and why it's wrong. I. Introduction One of the most misunderstood concepts in exhaust theory is backpressure . People love to talk about backpressure on message boards with no real understanding of what it is and what it's consequences are. I'm sure many of you have heard or read the phrase "Engines need backpressure " when discussing exhaust upgrades. That phrase is in fact completely inaccurate and a wholly misguided notion. II. Some basic exhaust theory Your exhaust system is designed to evacuate gases from the combustion chamber quickly and efficently. Exhaust gases are not produced in a smooth stream; exhaust gases originate in pulses. A 4 cylinder motor will have 4 distinct pulses per complete engine cycle, a 6 cylinder has 6 pules and so on. The more pulses that are produced, the more continuous the exhaust flow. Backpressure can be loosely defined as the resistance to positive flow - in this case, the resistance ...

So what's going to be for you if you were to choose just between the two. But first let me explain in detail about these two routes that you can go when you're upgrading your car for drifting. You see most of the Formula D car these days have turbos. If you don't know what a turbo is let me explain. It's a compressor that is used to force more air unto the engine to increase the horsepower. In short it's a force induction, if you want to learn more about turbo check this site. Once the turbo is installed in a car, the original power output of the car will increase dramatically. So how does a turbo benefit you when drifting? Well, you can have a faster entry and you'll have a much easier time drifting. When you drift and suddenly the car understeer a bit, then you can cure the understeer with a dab of throttle and a quick steer. Normally Aspirated car which is NA for short is the norm when you first start off getting into drifting. Not unl...

This is diy can be applied on other cars as well following the same steps and using the correct chipset ! I want to start by saying the reason I chipped my ECU was to use my P28 to run my D15B setup more efficiently. For those of you who consider chipping your ECU to run your forced induction or after-market internal setups consider the price of a professional dyno tuning session. Base Maps are ONLY good for driving your car to a tuning shop and delicately at that. Chipping your ECU for performance gains from a lightly modified setup(such as intake, or exhaust systems) would only be achieved from a good tune, and then the gains would be out-weighed by the cost. The best idea is to figure out all the components you want in your setup, get it all together, install it, and then get it tuned, as any major change to a setup will require you to pay for another tuning session. What You'll need, OBD-I Chipping kit from Xenocron HondaLog Datalogging cable from Xenocron A p...

Front Strut bar installation : A Strut tower bar is bolted to the frame to prevent some body squat. The frame of a car on a corner will flex a little, and this will help it flex less, keeping the frame more rigid at the top of the suspension struts. This will help the wheels stay more at the correct camber, keep them more planted, and make the car grip better on the corners. Many people say a tower bar in the front is bolt in, but not always. There are 2 kinds: There are tower bars that install onto the macphearson strut, and those that bolt onto the frame. The bars that go to the frame usually don't work on non-EX and Si models due to the damn airbox in the way. If you buy one offline, please check the design with a pic of the exact model you buy, ebay and aftermarket sites will lie and say some things fit that don't, so check. INSTALLING A FRONT UPPER TOWER STRUR BAR TO THE SHOCK/STRUT ASSEMBLY: You need a 14mm socket, a torque wrench, and a 14mm wrench (box...

DIY: Installing Koni Yellows and Ground Control Coilovers Note: This DIY tutorial was performed on a 1996-2000 Honda Civic. However, the same steps and principles can often be applied to most vehicles. Materials: Torque Wrench Jack Jack stands Metric Socket set. (10,12,14,15,17,32) Strut Spring Compressor (rented from Autozone or bought at any automotive store.) Rubber mallet 17mm wrench FRONT: Step 1: Loosen the lugnuts and jack the front of the car up and put it on jack stands. Step 2: Remove the wheels and the axle hub nut (32mm) Step 3: Remove the nut that connects the hub to the lower control arm. Step 4: Remove the nut that connects the shock assembly to the lower control arm (17mm) Step 5: Remove the 2 nuts the bolt the top of the strut assembly to the engine bay (14mm). When you do this, the assembly will be ready to be removed, but first you need to free up some space. Step 6: Push the wheel hub up and pull it away from the vehicle so the ax...

IMPORTANT!! Before you do anything,make sure that the Spark plug coil bolts are as tight as they should be. ------------------------------TOOLS------------------------------------ What you need: Degreaser Old Tooth Brush Long hard bristle brush (I bought a Brush that is used for cleaning toilets) Garden Hose (obviously) *A lot of plastic bags* Rubber bands Time Optional: Air Compressor --------------------------------Instructions------------------------------- Start by taking the air filter box and the valve cover plastic Cover,and take out your battery. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. Cover every single sensor plug you see in the engine bay. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. ...