Probably the best solution around, a "line lock", if you're pushing an A4. 
A4 burn out
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Burning Brakes
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A4 burn out
Hi guys
I have a newbie question on a standing start burn out with an automatic. Do most of you accomplish a burn out without foot on brake and raising the RPM? I can spin the tires and leave a small black mark, was hoping for more. The car has a 3.42 rear end, cold air and cat backs and predator tune.
Thanks
I have a newbie question on a standing start burn out with an automatic. Do most of you accomplish a burn out without foot on brake and raising the RPM? I can spin the tires and leave a small black mark, was hoping for more. The car has a 3.42 rear end, cold air and cat backs and predator tune.
Thanks
Melting Slicks
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Thats odd. A small Black mark
. Are you just heating them up in one spot? Or are you actually tying to do a burnout?
My wifes 98 convt. A4 will fry the tires for about 60ft or more until I let off the throttle.
. Are you just heating them up in one spot? Or are you actually tying to do a burnout?My wifes 98 convt. A4 will fry the tires for about 60ft or more until I let off the throttle.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Park Texas
Hi guys
I have a newbie question on a standing start burn out with an automatic. Do most of you accomplish a burn out without foot on brake and raising the RPM? I can spin the tires and leave a small black mark, was hoping for more. The car has a 3.42 rear end, cold air and cat backs and predator tune.
Thanks
I have a newbie question on a standing start burn out with an automatic. Do most of you accomplish a burn out without foot on brake and raising the RPM? I can spin the tires and leave a small black mark, was hoping for more. The car has a 3.42 rear end, cold air and cat backs and predator tune.
Thanks
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Hmmm, odd.
I have an A4, with a 3:15 rear. Now I had a tune done from ECS. On a hot day, all I have to do is put it in D3, take the traction control off and mash the throttle. It'll spin until I let off. This is with runflats and on a 90 degree day.
I have an A4, with a 3:15 rear. Now I had a tune done from ECS. On a hot day, all I have to do is put it in D3, take the traction control off and mash the throttle. It'll spin until I let off. This is with runflats and on a 90 degree day.
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Burning Brakes
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Actually, it will give you a tighter shift and should last longer so the real builders tell me. Not sure who you spoke to? I raced several fbodies with built th350 from Rosslers in will outlast factory hands down.
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You probably have sticky tires... 
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I feel your frustration. I can't even light up the tires a bit. I think my 99 buick regal had more jump off the line.
I live just outside of Denver and I'd hate to say it but a corvette just doesn't have enough power. The a4 makes it even worse.
If a Subaru or vw with a turbo pulls up next to me I won't even try to race them. I don't want to be embarresed.
From what I've learned the only way to do a proper burnout is to get more power. For me it is going to be installing a supercharger and upgrading the transmission.
I live just outside of Denver and I'd hate to say it but a corvette just doesn't have enough power. The a4 makes it even worse.
If a Subaru or vw with a turbo pulls up next to me I won't even try to race them. I don't want to be embarresed.
From what I've learned the only way to do a proper burnout is to get more power. For me it is going to be installing a supercharger and upgrading the transmission.
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Definitely a line lock. And Shawn at fastbird has an excellent product and is a stand up guy. I have one of his line locks on my 01 A4. I have 3.42 gears and a 2800 vigilante stall. My recommendation, though if you are getting an aftermarket stall and want the best street driving manners would be to get a Yank. The vigilante is a little loose on the street.
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Alright, forgive my ignorance, but what does a line lock do, exactly? Just lock up the front brakes so the rear wheels can spin freely? Is that it?
(never mind, google is my friend). Looks like a nice mod to have if you do a lot of burnouts.
(never mind, google is my friend). Looks like a nice mod to have if you do a lot of burnouts.
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I feel your frustration. I can't even light up the tires a bit. I think my 99 buick regal had more jump off the line.
I live just outside of Denver and I'd hate to say it but a corvette just doesn't have enough power. The a4 makes it even worse.
If a Subaru or vw with a turbo pulls up next to me I won't even try to race them. I don't want to be embarresed.
From what I've learned the only way to do a proper burnout is to get more power. For me it is going to be installing a supercharger and upgrading the transmission.
I live just outside of Denver and I'd hate to say it but a corvette just doesn't have enough power. The a4 makes it even worse.
If a Subaru or vw with a turbo pulls up next to me I won't even try to race them. I don't want to be embarresed.
From what I've learned the only way to do a proper burnout is to get more power. For me it is going to be installing a supercharger and upgrading the transmission.
You may want to clean the MAF sensor too.
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