With ABS or Without ABS?

[Vass325es]

I have 1984 325e and planning to rebuild everything but this came no ABS. But I have that 1987 325es came with a ABS. I wondering its possible to put ABS in 1984 325es. Is worth it? Lets discuss why and why not?

[asubimmer]

ABS is wonderful for the street...it will save your a@$

[nando]

I've heard swapping it is a big PITA though. probably not worth it to swap over, if you really want ABS it would be better go just get a shell that already has it.

[asubimmer]

^^yep I agree

[Axxe]

It's doable, but a PITA like Nando said.

[Vass325es]

It seem easy to me to do this. After I looked at my 1987 325es. It have lot of similar but need to bypass the brake tubes. Only I need to get ODBI wire harness from 1991 and able to use ABS system in 1984. Agreed?

[Avus E30]

psshhhh mine was pre-ABS and has it now.

[Vass325es]

I noticed most people who build 325 into racing car and removed ABS.. Wondering why? Handle better than ABS?

[nando]

people who race usually know how to modulate their brake pedal better (threshold braking, etc). but on the street, give me ABS anyday over a non-abs car. it's far superior in the rain, uneven surfaces etc.

[Insanity]

ABS is unnecessary. Your tires should be good enough that you won't lock your brakes during city driving.

[Vass325es]

Umm.. Then I dont need ABS because I know how to handle raining and snow.. Its easy to avoid the accident. Who dont know how to handle that should use ABS system.