Oh no not again lol

[Kman1600]

Hi,

I agree, my Citroen ZX sprint car originally had ABS but was significantly quicker round a track without it. Some of could be attributed to the weight saving, the pumping unit was as heavy as another car battery but I think most of it came from the fact that on a race circuit where the conditions and corners are very predictable even an average drive can beat these simple ABS systems for braking distance. Where ABS does score is in the unpredictable world of road driving, come across something unexpected half way round a slippery corner and you’d probably be glad of some help keeping in control.

That said there is no way that I'd bother trying to fit ABS to my P6.

Tim

 

[TokyoP6B]

Isn't that taking all the fun out of driving an older vehicle? I tend to take the approach of driving carefully, keeping a generous following distance, paying attention and not speeding. It works for me! Obviously someone could still drive into me but all the ABS and traction control in the world won't save you from that. Always assume that everyone else on the road is an idiot, drive accordingly and you should be alright.

I like my Rover precisely because it still requires some degree of physical + mental input from me as a driver; cars have got so good in the last 10 years that isn't always the case+ that in itself can create a dangerous complacency; you've only got to see the drivers in late model SUV's + Subaru 4WD's that don't slow down in rotten weather conditions because they think that ABS/Traction control +8 airbags will save them from any situation

I've ridden more miles on motorcycles in the last 35 years than I've driven+ having a healthy respect for other road-users stupidity; and modifying my driving style accordingly, has had more value as a safety feature than any manufacturers option or accessory.

One thing they did get right with the P6; it has excellent brakes + with better brake pad compounds available ( eg: GreenStuff ) , wider rims allowing more rubber on the road, and a selection of current tyres that are light-years better than anything that was available in the '60' + 70's: ( Michelins please! ) still good enough for the next decade at least



GW

 

[ghce]

Isn't that taking all the fun out of driving an older vehicle?

still good enough for the next decade at least



GW

True that it may be, no amount of skill on your or my part will enable you to modulate the braking effect to each individual wheel, your or my ability to manually pulse the brakes will no way be any thing like as good as that of individual wheel control in a panic situation, I am not saying that you should rely on it, far from it, but if the difference is a hit or a miss in a panic stop or manuvoure situation I will always opt for the system that works and will save me cash and stress or personal injury.

graeme

 

[SydneyRoverP6B]

I have just come home having been away touring in the Rover since last Sunday. I had three people comment on the Rover,..one asked "how long I had owned that magnificent old thing?" He said that he wanted to buy another, having owned a Rover 2000 when he was living in England during the 1970s.

People usually have fond memories if they have owned one before, and quite often they regret having sold it, wishing they could buy another.

Ron.

 

[arthuy]

Don't you find that there is only about 4 things that people say or ask.

1) Must cost a fortune in petrol
2) Can you still get parts for it
3) How much is it worth
4) Must have cost a fortune to restore

The weirdest one I got was years back when filling up with petrol. Guy came over and gave me the usual patter but then out of nowhere he said he always had the Triumph 2000 as he thought the Rover was crap!!! thanks mate

 

[adamhotrod]

Don't you find that there is only about 4 things that people say or ask.

1) Must cost a fortune in petrol
2) Can you still get parts for it
3) How much is it worth
4) Must have cost a fortune to restore

The weirdest one I got was years back when filling up with petrol. Guy came over and gave me the usual patter but then out of nowhere he said he always had the Triumph 2000 as he thought the Rover was crap!!! thanks mate

The other one I get is, I/My Dad/My Grandad had one of these back in the 70s/80s!

I personally have had a Triumph 2000, and it isn't in the same league as the P6 in my humble opinion. But the two least thought-out comments I've had recently were one from an Ex Morgan owner I work with when seeing the pic of Jinx at the NEC asked "Were there any real classics there?" I looked at him thinking he was having a laugh, but he was serious. But he is a prick any way though so it was to be expected. The other was from a guy selling a P6 down Heathrow way, I showed him a picture of mine,explained all the work that's gone in etc, all he could say was "I don't like your wing mirrors". :roll: