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    94 acura integra,I have noticed since replacing my rims that the previous owner before me has cut each ABS wire on all 4 sides and removed the ABS bulb which i put back in and was wondering a few questions?

    1.Why would they do such a thing?

    2.Does it affect the braking in the vehicle?

    3.Should I be trying to reconnect this and fix it?Or does it not even matter?

    All help very much appreciated

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    Quote Originally Posted by STRteg
    94 acura integra,I have noticed since replacing my rims that the previous owner before me has cut each ABS wire on all 4 sides and removed the ABS bulb which i put back in and was wondering a few questions?

    1.Why would they do such a thing?

    2.Does it affect the braking in the vehicle?

    3.Should I be trying to reconnect this and fix it?Or does it not even matter?

    All help very much appreciated
    Depends if you feel you need ABS, I don't care much for it so I never have it connected.

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    Depends if you feel you need ABS, I don't care much for it so I never have it connected.
    Oh,Well with the wiring cut like it is Will my brakes still function the same way?

    And thanks for your input too

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    yah they will still function correct. just wont have abs if u get into a bind a stomp the brakes.


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    fwiw, i remember reading an article about the type r when it came out and how they had a pro driver do some laps on a roadcourse with and without the abs connected.

    the driver had consistently better times with the abs on - i think he could brake harder and deeper lap after lap.

    so if a pro driver can't outperform abs, i doubt i could.

    i even went so far as to have the complete itr abs system retrofitted into one of my project cars. i have never regretted it, and the amount of flatspots it has prevented has more than paid for itself. not to mention the peace of mind.

    now i don't know the differences between the itr abs and yours, but for a street car I would ALWAYS leave it connected.

    now if you're a hardparker who wants to shave his engine bay, then by all means delete it. :/


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    Quote Originally Posted by Black R
    fwiw, i remember reading an article about the type r when it came out and how they had a pro driver do some laps on a roadcourse with and without the abs connected.

    the driver had consistently better times with the abs on - i think he could brake harder and deeper lap after lap.

    so if a pro driver can't outperform abs, i doubt i could.

    i even went so far as to have the complete itr abs system retrofitted into one of my project cars. i have never regretted it, and the amount of flatspots it has prevented has more than paid for itself. not to mention the peace of mind.

    now i don't know the differences between the itr abs and yours, but for a street car I would ALWAYS leave it connected.

    now if you're a hardparker who wants to shave his engine bay, then by all means delete it. :/
    hows it going ken.. and u sir are the only person i know that have retrofitted that alone with other goodies in that car...
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    the past owner prob cut the wires because the abs light was already on and did want anyone to know there was a problem with it when he or she sold the car... you can hook it up if you want to but for the most part I wouldn'unless you really wish to
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    ABS is gay...


    Most likely why he took it off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barefoot
    yah they will still function correct. just wont have abs if u get into a bind a stomp the brakes.
    Thanks much

    Quote Originally Posted by Black R
    fwiw, i remember reading an article about the type r when it came out and how they had a pro driver do some laps on a roadcourse with and without the abs connected.

    the driver had consistently better times with the abs on - i think he could brake harder and deeper lap after lap.

    so if a pro driver can't outperform abs, i doubt i could.

    i even went so far as to have the complete itr abs system retrofitted into one of my project cars. i have never regretted it, and the amount of flatspots it has prevented has more than paid for itself. not to mention the peace of mind.

    now i don't know the differences between the itr abs and yours, but for a street car I would ALWAYS leave it connected.

    now if you're a hardparker who wants to shave his engine bay, then by all means delete it. :/
    Thanks for the input

    Quote Originally Posted by blumagic04
    the past owner prob cut the wires because the abs light was already on and did want anyone to know there was a problem with it when he or she sold the car... you can hook it up if you want to but for the most part I wouldn'unless you really wish to
    Very possible but i could understand removing the bulb,but to cut the wire as well?

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