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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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I see a lot of guys on here breaking traction and stuff like that and they always say "a little throttle". What do you guys tach at when you're normal driving?

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They probably say a little throttle so that the thread won't get locked. You and I know the real deal.
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I was thinking the same thing Bruce. I think it's funny that no one has replied.
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Punching WOT in 2nd @ 3,500 will break my 295/35x18s loose.

On a private road of course....
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Punching WOT in 2nd @ 3,500 will break my 295/35x18s loose.

On a private road of course....
Good answer.
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My opinion of a little throttle is what I call feathering the throttle. You will still go WOT, just not with a hard stomp to the floor, but rather a smooth but fast to the floor so the tires keep traction. The first few milliseconds of acceleration is the key to not over spinning.
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Good answer Blue.
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