How to do a burnout?
07-11-2008, 06:20 PM
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Found two recent post from the Guy/Boy who stated this thread:
1) Hi guys, I got my C6 today and I LOVE it! It's not a Z06 so I'm looking for what are some mods that I can do to add some easy performance to the car (handling, power, etc..). The car does not have the Z51 handling kit on it (I bought it used at a great deal so I overlooked some aspects).
2) I have a '06 corvette (non z06, non z51) and I'm looking to put new tires on.
1) Hi guys, I got my C6 today and I LOVE it! It's not a Z06 so I'm looking for what are some mods that I can do to add some easy performance to the car (handling, power, etc..). The car does not have the Z51 handling kit on it (I bought it used at a great deal so I overlooked some aspects).
2) I have a '06 corvette (non z06, non z51) and I'm looking to put new tires on.
07-11-2008, 06:45 PM
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I always thought the stock C6 hooked-up too well but you can do a burnout (albeit with a little effort). I drive a stick shift...listen to the automatic guys. Be safe.
I tend to agree but consider...there's a first time for everyone.
Let's keep our fingers crossed. 
It's nice when someone actually answers the OP's question. 
This is how it should be on a forum guys. The OP did not ask "Are these expensive tires, what is your opinion of my doing a burnout in my car, etc...".
When posting a simple (or complex) question it is good form to answer that question in your reply, even if you feel you must give your two cents worth and social commentary as well. (
hey, did I just ignore my own suggestion and put my foot in my mouth?
)
I think so. 
If people can't express an opinion or a little "social commentary" the forum is going to be a pretty dull place.
I tend to agree but consider...there's a first time for everyone.
Let's keep our fingers crossed. It's nice when someone actually answers the OP's question. This is how it should be on a forum guys. The OP did not ask "Are these expensive tires, what is your opinion of my doing a burnout in my car, etc...".When posting a simple (or complex) question it is good form to answer that question in your reply, even if you feel you must give your two cents worth and social commentary as well. (
hey, did I just ignore my own suggestion and put my foot in my mouth? ) If people can't express an opinion or a little "social commentary" the forum is going to be a pretty dull place.
07-11-2008, 06:52 PM
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Race Director
07-11-2008, 08:18 PM
#44
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It's nice when someone actually answers the OP's question. This is how it should be on a forum guys. The OP did not ask "Are these expensive tires, what is your opinion of my doing a burnout in my car, etc...".When posting a simple (or complex) question it is good form to answer that question in your reply, even if you feel you must give your two cents worth and social commentary as well. (
hey, did I just ignore my own suggestion and put my foot in my mouth? )
07-11-2008, 08:33 PM
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Race Director
I'm almost 35, (20 shopping days left, I'm easy to buy for) and I still wouldn't roast the tires off even if money was no object.
It made me sick to see the YouTube clip of the silver Z06 that blew the tire and busted the right rear quarter after lighting the tires up in a burnout contest another member posted.
~Brian
It made me sick to see the YouTube clip of the silver Z06 that blew the tire and busted the right rear quarter after lighting the tires up in a burnout contest another member posted.
~Brian
for all you non-burnout guys, I'm guessing you do the speed limit all the time as well right?
07-11-2008, 09:29 PM
#47
Pro
Try reving it up in Neutral and then slam it into gear.
Smokes the tires like mad. 
But seriously, As a teenager my buddy tried that in his Dad's car. It worked but also popped the motor mounts and dented the hood from underneath. Engine twisted when he slammed it into drive. Who knows what happened inside the Tranny
But seriously, As a teenager my buddy tried that in his Dad's car. It worked but also popped the motor mounts and dented the hood from underneath. Engine twisted when he slammed it into drive. Who knows what happened inside the Tranny
07-11-2008, 10:30 PM
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I think so. If people can't express an opinion or a little "social commentary" the forum is going to be a pretty dull place. [/QUOTE]
I think you missed my point. If you reread what I wrote you will see that I said you should answer th OP's question as well as any commentary. I agree completely that we are free to comment about anything but somewhere amongst the ranting it is nice to give an answer to the original question, don't you think?
If people can't express an opinion or a little "social commentary" the forum is going to be a pretty dull place. [/QUOTE]I think you missed my point. If you reread what I wrote you will see that I said you should answer th OP's question as well as any commentary. I agree completely that we are free to comment about anything but somewhere amongst the ranting it is nice to give an answer to the original question, don't you think?
07-12-2008, 12:27 AM
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Hey we all do a burn from time to time but I will never forget all the Mustangs and Dodges from the late 60s/ early 70s doing massive burns and breaking **** loose. Taught me a lesson to be careful if I care about the car.
07-12-2008, 12:37 AM
#50
Melting Slicks
How do I do a good burnout with my c6 auto?
I can do it somewhat. I put my foot on the brake and hit the gas but I'm always way to gentle on it because I'm worried I might cause damage.
So a few questions:
1) what's the proper procedure?
2) can something go wrong if i put my foot on the brake too hard?
3) can something go wrong if i add gas too fast?
Thanks!
I can do it somewhat. I put my foot on the brake and hit the gas but I'm always way to gentle on it because I'm worried I might cause damage.
So a few questions:
1) what's the proper procedure?
2) can something go wrong if i put my foot on the brake too hard?
3) can something go wrong if i add gas too fast?
Thanks!
07-12-2008, 01:27 AM
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It's nice when someone actually answers the OP's question. This is how it should be on a forum guys. The OP did not ask "Are these expensive tires, what is your opinion of my doing a burnout in my car, etc...".When posting a simple (or complex) question it is good form to answer that question in your reply, even if you feel you must give your two cents worth and social commentary as well. (
hey, did I just ignore my own suggestion and put my foot in my mouth? ) Just answer the OP's question, he can go to church if he wants to be preached to.
07-12-2008, 02:21 AM
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07-12-2008, 07:10 AM
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1) find a deserted road or parking lot
2) click off TC
3) with car in gear, mash gas petal
4) enjoy the ride
Remember though, these cars are powerful and can get out of control.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DpnOqNx3FRE
Interesting commentary here. Maybe I'm misreading the tone of some of the anti-burnout posts, but these are performance cars and not china dolls. While I am not a big fan of the brake assisted burnout, sometimes knowing your car can do a burnout is just not enough.
2) click off TC
3) with car in gear, mash gas petal
4) enjoy the ride
Remember though, these cars are powerful and can get out of control.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DpnOqNx3FRE
Interesting commentary here. Maybe I'm misreading the tone of some of the anti-burnout posts, but these are performance cars and not china dolls. While I am not a big fan of the brake assisted burnout, sometimes knowing your car can do a burnout is just not enough.
07-12-2008, 08:11 AM
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If you must do burnouts, and want to do them properly without harm to the car (other than the tires), then you need to really look at getting a line lock.
Line locks will hold the front brakes while letting you take your foot off the brake pedal, which will release your rear brakes. Understand?
Hold the brake down, flip the line lock switch, release the brake pedal. Now only the front brakes will be fully engaged and the rears will not. Proceed to do burnout, when done you can disengage the switch and roll out of burnout or just stop burning out and disengage the switch. Next proceed to drive on like nothing ever happened.....
Line locks will hold the front brakes while letting you take your foot off the brake pedal, which will release your rear brakes. Understand?
Hold the brake down, flip the line lock switch, release the brake pedal. Now only the front brakes will be fully engaged and the rears will not. Proceed to do burnout, when done you can disengage the switch and roll out of burnout or just stop burning out and disengage the switch. Next proceed to drive on like nothing ever happened.....
07-12-2008, 11:39 AM
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And no i'm not a 10 year old but thanks for coming out. And it's my 6th car, 3 of which I still have but by far the fastest and for the most part a impulse buy because I drove by and saw a unbelievable price tag on it.
I got to be honest, there are a few people on here that are helpful but considerably more that are here to poke fun at what I consider a legitimate question. I'm going to assume that the majority of you guys have never done a burn-out without slicks since you talk so highly of it. I asked a simple question so I can have some extra fun with my car before I retire these tires and instead I get "god help us" and I'm seriously starting to believe that some of you need help. If you can't answer a simple question to somebody who just bought a corvette and is trying to do a burnout then wtf are you doing on this forum and wtf are you driving a corvette? I guess I'll go drive the car at the speed limit, never screech the tires like most of you on here lead me to believe you do.
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07-12-2008, 12:13 PM
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I got new tires coming and I'm usually not abusive with my cars so that's why I've never done a burn-out in an automatic. Manual yes.
And no i'm not a 10 year old but thanks for coming out. And it's my 6th car, 3 of which I still have but by far the fastest and for the most part a impulse buy because I drove by and saw a unbelievable price tag on it.
I got to be honest, there are a few people on here that are helpful but considerably more that are here to poke fun at what I consider a legitimate question. I'm going to assume that the majority of you guys have never done a burn-out without slicks since you talk so highly of it. I asked a simple question so I can have some extra fun with my car before I retire these tires and instead I get "god help us" and I'm seriously starting to believe that some of you need help. If you can't answer a simple question to somebody who just bought a corvette and is trying to do a burnout then wtf are you doing on this forum and wtf are you driving a corvette? I guess I'll go drive the car at the speed limit, never screech the tires like most of you on here lead me to believe you do.
And no i'm not a 10 year old but thanks for coming out. And it's my 6th car, 3 of which I still have but by far the fastest and for the most part a impulse buy because I drove by and saw a unbelievable price tag on it.
I got to be honest, there are a few people on here that are helpful but considerably more that are here to poke fun at what I consider a legitimate question. I'm going to assume that the majority of you guys have never done a burn-out without slicks since you talk so highly of it. I asked a simple question so I can have some extra fun with my car before I retire these tires and instead I get "god help us" and I'm seriously starting to believe that some of you need help. If you can't answer a simple question to somebody who just bought a corvette and is trying to do a burnout then wtf are you doing on this forum and wtf are you driving a corvette? I guess I'll go drive the car at the speed limit, never screech the tires like most of you on here lead me to believe you do.
07-12-2008, 01:45 PM
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Hmm, a chevy product with an LS2 and T56- "precision machinery" has never once crossed my mind while driving it lol. Aside from the Vette-tax on specific parts, the Vette uses a dime-a-dozen drivetrain and is extremely crude overall- far from precision machinery
. My *1999* 911 feels and sounds much more "precision" than my 05 Vette does. It is an American sports/muscle car, not a swiss watch we're talking about. Hey- lets buy a 400+hp, RWD, decent handling performance car so we can cruise to starbucks at 5 miles below the posted limit and show off our custom painted hood liners
. This board never ceases to make me