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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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at the track how are burn outs done before making a run? I have some theorys but have never been to a track nor ask anyone before. Thanks
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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at the track how are burn outs done before making a run? I have some theorys but have never been to a track nor ask anyone before. Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v0P2LHSBvo
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yah seen that one. I know they use water and have heard sometimes some bleach but what is keeping the car in place? The foot brakes, Parking brake ran to front tires? With my Harley V-Rod it's simple hold the front brake, but with a car I would guess the parking brake but don't know for sure
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A line lock when activated releases the back brakes while still holding the front brakes.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Some folks use the brake. Get the tires spinning by hitting the gas and the brake at the same time. It wears the rear brakes.

The other option is to install a line lock as started, which will only hold the front brakes in place while you hold a button and have your foot off the brake and the rear wheels spin free.

You really should use a line loc if you are going to be racing regularly
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