Burn out w/Auto question...
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Racer
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Burn out w/Auto question...
Okay... I've got a stock 2004 A4 coupe and I'll be up for new tires sometime in the next few months. I'd like to have some fun and do a serious burnout on my rear tires the day before I get my new set of tires.
Any pointers on how to safely do it? Also, can I safely do it without taking the chance of damaging the transmission? I have seen some posts of someone doing a burnout with an auto and then ending up with a transmission fluid leak post burnout...
Thanks!
Any pointers on how to safely do it? Also, can I safely do it without taking the chance of damaging the transmission? I have seen some posts of someone doing a burnout with an auto and then ending up with a transmission fluid leak post burnout...
Thanks!
Pro
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From: Katy Tx
Originally Posted by screw991le
Hold the brake down and mash the throttle, that how I do it.
But try to keep off the rev limiter, don't just keep bouncing off it - could cause problems.And don't forget to turn off traction control!
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Originally Posted by screw991le
Hold the brake down and mash the throttle, that how I do it.
Melting Slicks
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Is it better to do it in gear 1 or Drive?
I've tried it in 'drive' but I really had to stay on it to keep the tires lit. I had much better luck in gear 1, easier to keep the revs up in 1.
Of course all without traction control on.
I've tried it in 'drive' but I really had to stay on it to keep the tires lit. I had much better luck in gear 1, easier to keep the revs up in 1.
Of course all without traction control on.
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Drifting
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I've also done it in 3rd gear (allows a little more play than 1st obviously) by just stomping it and then tapping the brake with my left foot just aggressively enough to stop any forward movement I might have had from the start. Has worked just fine for me. So much easier to do when it's time to change tires of course! Hey, make sure you take pictures/video of the event for all of us to enjoy!!
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the best way to do it is turn off active handling/traction control, put the car in second gear and hold on. just make sure you do it in an open parking lot.
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Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter 6
I'll be doing mine tomorrow or the next day as well. I have an appointment Monday morning to get the new shoes on. I just hope I leave enough tread to drive it there Monday morning!!!
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Racer
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Originally Posted by ebubman
this is everyone's dream on the day or two before you get new tires. i just want some photos on the day i do it. how about if you post some photos? bub
