Correct way to do a burnout...???

[HEAVYGT]

Just wondering, I see alot of videos of guys doing great tire smoking burnouts. Just wondering what is the correct way to do this with a manual GT??? Do they have a device installed to specifically lock up the front wheels???

 

[VegasGT]

Rev up , drop clutch , hit brake

 

[timeless2]

The device you refer to as locking the front wheels is known as a Line Lock. It is not a stock application, either.

This device is an add-on to your braking system that allows the driver to lock the front brakes and allow the rear to spin without any brake pad application at all.

I'm not sure if anyone has a Line Lock kit for the S197 yet.

 

[srothfuss]

Donuts > Burnouts

 

[steedastang06]

the tool is called "SEARCH"

 

[welchy]

Have a cup of tea before you bust somebody's nuts. The search tool is quite often useless. You would think a founding member would be more helpful.

 

[steedastang06]

yeah well maybe you should look at my sig before you bust MY balls.. Just because i am stationed in the UK doesnt mean i am conforming to their tea drinking standards..

 

[anthony05gt]

At a dead stop keep your right foot on the brake and gas at the same time. Release the clutch while having pressure on the brake and gas. Once the wheels start spinning continue to keep some pressure on the brake. I switch from the right foot to the left foot on the brake after the spinning starts. Then, just regulate the pressure on both pedals as needed.

Sounds like advice from your doctor.

 

[JTGrant]

At a dead stop keep your right foot on the brake and gas at the same time. Release the clutch while having pressure on the brake and gas. Once the wheels start spinning continue to keep some pressure on the brake. I switch from the right foot to the left foot on the brake after the spinning starts. Then, just regulate the pressure on both pedals as needed.

Sounds like advice from your doctor.

what he said, or rev the engine, drop the clutch and then jump on the brake pedal.

 

[tom281]

look here: http://rpmoutlet.com/05gtjet.htm

 

[anthony05gt]

what he said, or rev the engine, drop the clutch and then jump on the brake pedal.

I used to do that jumping on the brake pedal after dumping the clutch, but I can't get the car to sit still now with the added power. I had to re-learn the burnout with this car.

 

[zirks80]

I don't know about everyone else, but I do them in 2nd. Really gets things heated up.

 

[bigcat]

many stock GTs cant do 2nd gear burnout. the car just does not like it, and it smokes the clutch. .

get a tune and it rips 2nd gear smokies!

 

[tom281]

many stock GTs cant do 2nd gear burnout. the car just does not like it, and it smokes the clutch. .

get a tune and it rips 2nd gear smokies!

No doubt- I can't get a starting 2nd gear burnout, even with my mods. I've tried twice, and smoked the clutch both times! Maybe I'm applying too much break or something. I'm trying the powerbrake method....... you're not revving and popping the clutch out while in 2nd are you?

 

[bigcat]

i cant do it i have seen it done though (with a tune).

 

[tom281]

I would think that with my mods, I should be able to do it easily . But, I'm afraid to try again because I don't want to buy a new clutch right now.

 

[Spdfreak]

People, please. It's called "power-braking". You rev it to about 5k, dump it, then hit the brake. The key is to not hit the brake too hard, just enough to keep you about 1-2 mph. Then you hold the throttle at about 4k, and go until you hear your back wheels scraping and sparking against the ground. It takes practice, but it's a no-brainer I learned in high school back in the early 80's.

Oh, just remember, you're killing your rear brake pads doing this.

 

[tom281]

People, please. It's called "power-braking". You rev it to about 5k, dump it, then hit the brake. The key is to not hit the brake too hard, just enough to keep you about 1-2 mph. Then you hold the throttle at about 4k, and go until you hear your back wheels scraping and sparking against the ground. It takes practice, but it's a no-brainer I learned in high school back in the early 80's.

Oh, just remember, you're killing your rear brake pads doing this.

So then, oh great experienced one: are you dumping the clutch in 2nd gear or are you just referring to starting in 1st gear only? Since you learned it 20+ years ago I'm sure you can share more of your experience.

 

[anthony05gt]

People, please. It's called "power-braking". You rev it to about 5k, dump it, then hit the brake. The key is to not hit the brake too hard, just enough to keep you about 1-2 mph. Then you hold the throttle at about 4k, and go until you hear your back wheels scraping and sparking against the ground. It takes practice, but it's a no-brainer I learned in high school back in the early 80's.

Oh, just remember, you're killing your rear brake pads doing this.

Where I come from "power braking'' is done with an automatic transmission from a dead stop.

 

[silverado]

Ill stick to what is affectionately called a "peel out". Rev the engine and let off the clutch fast but not all the way, then it comes down to give and take with the clutch and gas. I have never pressed the brake and gas at the same time and never will, bad on the pads and rotors.