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Skid plate
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective plate attached to the front axle to protect the undercarriage during off-roading
- off-roading
- vw
ABS
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Anti-Locking Braking System. a computerized method of helping to prevent wheel skid/lock-up during braking. it does not prevent spins, nor does it allow you to stop in a shorter distance. it does allow you to steer the car while braking as hard as possible. available as an option on some Vanagons and EuroVans in Europe during the late 1980's-1990's.