Is it true?
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Burning Brakes
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Is it true?
Is it true that its not very good for our rear differentials to do burns outs wile turning a corner? or doing donuts?
I've done donuts before in parking lots just for the heck of it, but I only did it a few times since I'm worried I'll break the rear differential gears. (I broke them 2 years ago wile turning a corner very gently, the car had the original gears back then)
I've done donuts before in parking lots just for the heck of it, but I only did it a few times since I'm worried I'll break the rear differential gears. (I broke them 2 years ago wile turning a corner very gently, the car had the original gears back then)
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Re: Is it true? (TheStef)
I'm sure applying high torque while the posi clutches are working hard is putting some stress on it.
In fact I finally fried the clutches in my IROC's posi, after 3-4 seasons at the strip. So, I run streets on the Vette and hold burn-outs to a minimum.
In fact I finally fried the clutches in my IROC's posi, after 3-4 seasons at the strip. So, I run streets on the Vette and hold burn-outs to a minimum.
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Like anything the clutches in the dif. are wearble parts that over time finally just don't do their job anymore. Donuts etc. create added wear. I don't think you're going to "break" anything doing them, but the life of the packs will wear down sooner.
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Re: Is it true? (TheStef)
Here's my take on it, as long as the wheels are spinning there is less chance of breakage, it's when they suddenly get traction that you may run into a problem. On my '95 after doing repeated donuts and burnouts, I managed to crack my hubs/bearings, when the half shafts were pulled for the u joints, the bearing was in two pieces.
