Burning out
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Burning out
First all I would like to say that from a previous thread concerning the ride of my GS ...As I put on some more miles, the ride has smoothed out and I love it.
Now I have a question for other GS owners. I would think with 436 HP I should be able to break loose the tires and burn out...but I can't. Could it be that the tires are so big that it's impossible to burn out even when I turn off the traction control????
Now I have a question for other GS owners. I would think with 436 HP I should be able to break loose the tires and burn out...but I can't. Could it be that the tires are so big that it's impossible to burn out even when I turn off the traction control????
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Boy, you must have some sticky pavement! 
So your TRYING to spend thousands of $ for new tires already?!?!
I have no trouble breaking loose with my 6 sp manual GS Coupe. Try stomping harder, I guess?
So your TRYING to spend thousands of $ for new tires already?!?!
I have no trouble breaking loose with my 6 sp manual GS Coupe. Try stomping harder, I guess?
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First all I would like to say that from a previous thread concerning the ride of my GS ...As I put on some more miles, the ride has smoothed out and I love it.
Now I have a question for other GS owners. I would think with 436 HP I should be able to break loose the tires and burn out...but I can't. Could it be that the tires are so big that it's impossible to burn out even when I turn off the traction control????
Now I have a question for other GS owners. I would think with 436 HP I should be able to break loose the tires and burn out...but I can't. Could it be that the tires are so big that it's impossible to burn out even when I turn off the traction control????
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From: Woodlands (houston) TX
just follow these simple instructions.
1 start car
2 put car in gear
3 push traction control button (turn off)
4 stomp on gas (dump clutch if manual)
5 hang on and smile.
hope this helps.
1 start car
2 put car in gear
3 push traction control button (turn off)
4 stomp on gas (dump clutch if manual)
5 hang on and smile.
hope this helps.
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Forgot to say I have automatic......Traction control off.....No burn. I suppose if I brake torqued it it....it would burn out but i don't want to do that with a new car...2011 GS Dual mode exhaust
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Bondo writes as if he is new to the Corvette. Maybe the smart-alec replies are not the best way to keep a Junior member on the board until he becomes acclimated to his Vett??? 
All I can think of right now is that you may be a little gun-shy with a bigger car than your Solstice. If you want to spin the tires, don't ease into the throttle. A engine hooked to an auto transmission in today's engine managment system won't hurt get hurt if you stomp on it.
So, pick the right safe area, and . . . stomp on it!
So, pick the right safe area, and . . . stomp on it!
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I think most of the guys said it best already.
If Automatic
1. Turn car on, shift to Drive or 1st (watch your RPMs if in first).
2. Floor it.
If stick
1. Turn car on, place shifter into 1st
2. While hold in the clutch, feather throttle to 4,500 RPMs.
3. As fast as you can take you foot off the clutch.
Burn out only in a safe area away from people and property.
If Automatic
1. Turn car on, shift to Drive or 1st (watch your RPMs if in first).
2. Floor it.
If stick
1. Turn car on, place shifter into 1st
2. While hold in the clutch, feather throttle to 4,500 RPMs.
3. As fast as you can take you foot off the clutch.
Burn out only in a safe area away from people and property.
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The 260 HP, 2,980 pound manual GXP ran to 60 mph in 5.8 or so, and the quarter could be done in 14.2 seconds at 99 mph, give or take a tad. The automatic would have been a bit slower.
The 436 HP, 3,380 pound manual GS can ran to 60 mph in 4.2, and the quarter could be done in 12.6 seconds at 115 mph, give or take a tad. The automatic probably is no slower, and may be a bit faster.
Turn off the TC and stomp that thing. You WILL melt your brand new GYs off in a few seconds.
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We all have said what you you did, but in a little more detail. 