Re: LSD and/or ABS: to get or not to get

From: mikesdakota (mike@mikesdakota.com)
Date: Tue Sep 19 2000 - 14:14:19 EDT


Holy shit, another Michael Clark!!

Welcome to the list brother. I would definately go with the 4 wheel abs
option.

--Mike www.mikesdakota.com

> Hi,

> I'm researching dakotas and have narrowed it down to a 2wd quad, 6-cyl
> 5-spd. I'm considering geting LSD for improved traction in snow (can't
> afford 4wd). I live in the northeast and often the snow is more like slush
> and freezing rain. Have owned an open diff 2wd mazda 4cyl 5-spd (rear ABS)
> for 8 years and done fine, but thought the LSD and ABS would be a good
> improvement. Any experience out there? Comments, suggestions, what I can
> expect to be different, etc., greatly appreciated! I'm thinking two wheels
> spinning in slop (evenly?) may be less easy to manage than the old tried and
> true counter-steer, but don't know. Also, how about ABS- worth the $$? My
> wife will drive the truck too, and she doesn't like the Mazda now (prefers
> front wheel cars.) Thanks in advance!

> Mike



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