[shorerunner]

Is is possible or practical to add Aniti-lock brakes and traction control to and existing Intrepid?
I found one that I like that I may buy, but I use it to haul my boat out so I need the traction control.
I have resigned myself to the white gauges (sigh...)

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Isn't that stuff just computer controlled?

I may be wrong.....

 

[blkbute]

hmm, I do not think that ABS is just computer controlled, I think that you need a new master cylinder + computer to do that, its the same with traction control, I think you need the Master Cylinder for ABS brakes to make it work.

 

[IntrepidXJ]

This is probably a good question for otto

 

[shorerunner]

Hey Randy,

Who is Otto?

Would really like to find out about this ABS retrofit thing.

The question of retrofitting accessories has much importance, imho.

In my agonizings over picking out a 'trep, and comparing it with the 300M, I have looked at dozens in NJ and NY.

I even flew my Mooney to Virginia to see one.

Basically, there are many SE's out there, all of which are plain-jane with VERY little equipment.

About one in 10 or 20 is an ES and most of those are loaded.

I am now thinking I want a dark red one, and finding a dark red ES is really looking for a needle in a haystack. Hence retrofit.

Steve (shorerunner)

 

[Warlord187]

Otto is our friend who actually builds the Intrepid.

 

[shorerunner]

Is Otto a person, or just your lingo for the factory?

 

[capitalcity rt]

The ABS are going to require sensors at each wheel to monitor the road conditions. I'm no expert but either it is a major, major job or it cannot be done. Just my thought!

Danny
Capitalcity R/T

 

[Warlord187]

otto is a person and a member on this board

his board name is ottowrkr

 

[MadTxn]

Originally posted by shorerunner:
...I even flew my Mooney to Virginia to see one...

What's a Mooney?

And did you try going to www.carmax.com?

 

[mlfca]

Adding ABS and traction control would be very expensive and time consuming(new mater cylinder, ABS control unit, sensors at each weel just to name a few). You are better off looking for a car that has it.

 

[1mz-fe]

a FAST private single engine plane.

 

[BK]

You're lucky to have a Mooney- all I get to fly is a Cessna 172.

 

[zeusmsl]

Just be glad it's not a 152.

 

[Lafrad]

ok. enough with the 'flying my own plane stuff' Not only do you own a New Car, you own an Airplane? Come on. I am still making payments on my Used '96, and am shellin out the dough to goto school.
Blah. you make me sick

Well, not really, it just is funny to see people talking about that stuff. kinda hard to imagine.

 

[1mz-fe]

i love UND's warrior IIIs. even better is the baron that awaits me when i do multi

 

[shorerunner]

What's a Mooney?

A Mooney is a "the cheapest fast airplane"
Mine is a 1967, highly modified, that goes 190 mph and gets 20+ mpg.
360 fuel injected cubic inches in 4 cylinders
For a pic see www.digivac.com and click on "about us"

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Very cool