Burnout Technique
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Racer
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From: Hattiesburg MS
Burnout Technique
I want to get some pitcher of my A4 coupe doing a burnout but if I just floor the go pedal the back end starts to fishtail and within a few seconds I’m too far a away for a good pitcher. I understand there is a technique where you hold down the brake, this will lock the front wheels and let the back wheels spin against the smaller rear brake pads. Can someone please explain how to do this. Do I hold the break pedal to the floor? Should I leave the shifter in first gear? Thanks for the help
Safety Car
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From: Vancouver WA
Originally Posted by Dr.Ron
Just hold the brake down hard enough to keep the car from rolling forwards.
Ron
Ron
You notice that the guy telling you this has a DTE brace and a Beefied up tranny don't you.
Pour some water down, that will help, and do like he said, hold just enough brake pressure to keep the car from rolling. This is where a line-lock comes in handy.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by Blue02ws6
if you are over 18yo and have never power braked a car you have led a sad life. Also, if you can't figure out how to power brake a car you need to get out of the driver's seat.
Last edited by SLPRC5; Oct 29, 2006 at 07:29 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Toledo Ohio
Originally Posted by SleeperC5
Like Doc Holiday said.. "Why Johnny that's an ugly thing to say"...give him a break..no "pon" intended. The guy has the ***** to ask the questions, so show him some respect.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by Blue02ws6
lol, seriously though.....how many of you guys have never done a burnout? I mean come on if you can't figure out how to do a burnout you might be a little deedidee.
Burning Brakes
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
Originally Posted by LEANDRO
if you are really looking for a really good burnout, when you put down water to help with the burnout add some bleach and get ready for some smoke
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Originally Posted by ndirishr1
Okay, make fun of me too but what does the bleach do besides damage your paint???
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From: Metro Detroit Michigan
Till you get the hang of it, start by putting a little water under the rear tires.
Turn off traction control (very important).
Use first gear (again, until you get some experience)
Give it a bunch of throttle to get the tires spinning, and as the car starts to move forward, apply just enough brake with the left foot to keep the car in one place. See if you can hold rpms at about 5000. If you hit the limiter, it's no big deal, just back off the throttle a bit.
Using water, it will take a little longer to start producing smoke.
There are other ways to do this, such as starting with both the throttle and brake applied, and releasing the brake enough so the rear tires spin. The first method might be a little easier on parts though.
Practice, just like with anything.
Turn off traction control (very important).
Use first gear (again, until you get some experience)
Give it a bunch of throttle to get the tires spinning, and as the car starts to move forward, apply just enough brake with the left foot to keep the car in one place. See if you can hold rpms at about 5000. If you hit the limiter, it's no big deal, just back off the throttle a bit.
Using water, it will take a little longer to start producing smoke.
There are other ways to do this, such as starting with both the throttle and brake applied, and releasing the brake enough so the rear tires spin. The first method might be a little easier on parts though.
Practice, just like with anything.
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From: Norfolk VA
Simple: Apply enough torque to overcome the traction of the rear tires and used enough brake to keep the car still. Beyond that, find a quiet place to practice until you get the hang of it.