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      05-29-2010, 12:13 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by pokerface View Post
so there's FOUR stages to this

1 - red vehicle warning in dash / HUD + brake precharged

2 - above + acoustic warning

3 - 1.2 seconds of braking (not sure if this stage is necessary?)

4 - full braking (and the car hopes for the best)
That works better than just full braking even with ABS and Traction control. It is the mechanics of braking and tires, though I am not an expert with a PhD. in this area, this is what I learnt in school when I studied some Engineering Mechanics.

They recommend braking , letting go, and then braking hard, it avoid skids and it brings u a to a stop quicker than just by full braking. Counter intuitive, but I think I am correct there

I am thinking of an F30 already but it is hard to keep eyes off an F10. Another reason why BMW is the number 1 innovator.
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