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Old 08-21-2012, 04:05 PM   #17
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Good question. I ride a Harley and it stops very fast which has saved more than one accident with all the distracted drivers out there. So I suppose the answer to your question is increased accident avoidance due to shorter stopping distance.
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Then you want sticky tires. Stopping distance in these cars is all about weight and tire grip, not brake compounds. Add in a performance driving school to sharpen your technique and you may cut another 30 ft off your stopping distance.
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