How do you do burnouts?
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Mine being a manual, I put my right foot on the brake and gas, rev it to 2000rpm and let the clutch out. I don't even dump the clutch, just let it out fairly quick. I sit on it for about 10 seconds and the stock tires hook pretty good. Lots of rubber on the wheel well though!
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Originally posted by 169stang@February 19, 2005, 4:38 PM
Mine being a manual, I put my right foot on the brake and gas, rev it to 2000rpm and let the clutch out. I don't even dump the clutch, just let it out fairly quick. I sit on it for about 10 seconds and the stock tires hook pretty good. Lots of rubber on the wheel well though!
Mine being a manual, I put my right foot on the brake and gas, rev it to 2000rpm and let the clutch out. I don't even dump the clutch, just let it out fairly quick. I sit on it for about 10 seconds and the stock tires hook pretty good. Lots of rubber on the wheel well though!
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Originally posted by 169stang@February 19, 2005, 3:38 PM
Mine being a manual, I put my right foot on the brake and gas, rev it to 2000rpm and let the clutch out. I don't even dump the clutch, just let it out fairly quick. I sit on it for about 10 seconds and the stock tires hook pretty good. Lots of rubber on the wheel well though!
Mine being a manual, I put my right foot on the brake and gas, rev it to 2000rpm and let the clutch out. I don't even dump the clutch, just let it out fairly quick. I sit on it for about 10 seconds and the stock tires hook pretty good. Lots of rubber on the wheel well though!
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I do my burnouts for a solid 10 seconds. I think that's why I'm reaching 1.8's in my 60' on these stock tires. I'm not speaking gospel or anything...this is just what's working for me. 7 trips to the track for me to really know what is working for me. I learned tonight that 3/4 tank of gas is a no-no!
Boss, my rears are in the wheel well and qtr panel. I really need to get me another set of tires, just for the track and quick. If I wear out these tires too quick, I'll be in hot water. I think she's just waiting for something to break so she can let me have it. It's going to be one of those, "I told you so!" I changed the oil today, only after 1000 miles-just in case. It look real clean-still transparent.
Boss, my rears are in the wheel well and qtr panel. I really need to get me another set of tires, just for the track and quick. If I wear out these tires too quick, I'll be in hot water. I think she's just waiting for something to break so she can let me have it. It's going to be one of those, "I told you so!" I changed the oil today, only after 1000 miles-just in case. It look real clean-still transparent.
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Hey, this is actually very useful info for some of us. I have an all-wheel drive car now (WRX) and trying to do even limited burnouts is not a good idea unless you want to leave your tranny on the strip.
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Originally posted by 169stang@February 19, 2005, 10:45 PM
I do my burnouts for a solid 10 seconds. I think that's why I'm reaching 1.8's in my 60' on these stock tires. I'm not speaking gospel or anything...this is just what's working for me. 7 trips to the track for me to really know what is working for me. I learned tonight that 3/4 tank of gas is a no-no!
Boss, my rears are in the wheel well and qtr panel. I really need to get me another set of tires, just for the track and quick. If I wear out these tires too quick, I'll be in hot water. I think she's just waiting for something to break so she can let me have it. It's going to be one of those, "I told you so!" I changed the oil today, only after 1000 miles-just in case. It look real clean-still transparent.
I do my burnouts for a solid 10 seconds. I think that's why I'm reaching 1.8's in my 60' on these stock tires. I'm not speaking gospel or anything...this is just what's working for me. 7 trips to the track for me to really know what is working for me. I learned tonight that 3/4 tank of gas is a no-no!
Boss, my rears are in the wheel well and qtr panel. I really need to get me another set of tires, just for the track and quick. If I wear out these tires too quick, I'll be in hot water. I think she's just waiting for something to break so she can let me have it. It's going to be one of those, "I told you so!" I changed the oil today, only after 1000 miles-just in case. It look real clean-still transparent.
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At my best time, I had about 60 miles to empty on the message center and at that time it was reading 16.3 mpg. I think that's roughly 3 to 4 gallons, just less than 1/4 tank. I love the message center! I could be off on these numbers, but this is what I recall-I think. I read somewhere that someone took their Jack and spare out and they had worse times. I think that can be scratched up to driving. Next Wednesday, I will go and might take out these items. I so want to break into the 12's.
Also, I've been running the stock 36psi tire pressure. Everyone keeps telling me to let the air out to 22 or 25 psi. Does anyone really think this will help. When I tried it a few weeks ago, I seemed to loose top end speed. Is this a proven fact that it helps?
Also, I've been running the stock 36psi tire pressure. Everyone keeps telling me to let the air out to 22 or 25 psi. Does anyone really think this will help. When I tried it a few weeks ago, I seemed to loose top end speed. Is this a proven fact that it helps?
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Reducing tire presure will give you a bit more grab, because it allows more of the tire to contact the pavement, but reduced pressure will also lower top speed because of the larger contact patch. Experiment with different tire pressures until you find one that gives you good grab and good speed. It's all trial and error.
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Originally posted by farmerjohn@February 21, 2005, 12:25 AM
Reducing tire presure will give you a bit more grab, because it allows more of the tire to contact the pavement, but reduced pressure will also lower top speed because of the larger contact patch. Experiment with different tire pressures until you find one that gives you good grab and good speed. It's all trial and error.
John
Reducing tire presure will give you a bit more grab, because it allows more of the tire to contact the pavement, but reduced pressure will also lower top speed because of the larger contact patch. Experiment with different tire pressures until you find one that gives you good grab and good speed. It's all trial and error.
John
Also, go around the water in the burnout box/pit, and then heat up the tires, otherwise you could sling water into/onto the rim/wheel which will then drip back down onto the tires when you are preparing to launch...this is what I was told at least. Not sure how much water could get onto your wheel and how much it would take to affect the tires.
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Originally posted by 169stang@February 20, 2005, 5:15 PM
Everyone keeps telling me to let the air out to 22 or 25 psi. Does anyone really think this will help. When I tried it a few weeks ago, I seemed to loose top end speed. Is this a proven fact that it helps?
Everyone keeps telling me to let the air out to 22 or 25 psi. Does anyone really think this will help. When I tried it a few weeks ago, I seemed to loose top end speed. Is this a proven fact that it helps?
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