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Old 04-12-09 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dheorl
What do you do?

I had to do one the other day and ended up locking both wheels and skidding to a halt about 2ft behind they car. I presume using my breaks a bit better would have probably helped somewhat, but how much does that actually work if you really have to stop stupidly fast?
both wheels?!?! WoW, can I have YOUR breaks?
I always test my breaks a bit so i know what i am in for when i need them.
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