In both an automatic and manual. I know not to do a neutral drop because I don't want to damage the gears.

 

turn off traction control,powerbrake about 2000-2500 and let loose. i left one about 20-25 feet long!!!! automatic here!!!!!

 

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!

 

That reminds me, how are those rears looking nowadays? You are still planning on 40k miles like you told the Mrs. aren't you?

The Boss Hog . . . . . . . .

 

Sweet! Was curious about manual powerbraking. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow.

 

You shouldn't have to put your foot on the brake to do a burnout in a stick. Just feather the clutch and you'll spin them like crazy

 

Yah, a powerful car should be able to do a good smokey long burnout with a good 3-4k rpm clutch dump, or in a 5.0, just stomp on it.

 

If you have to ask how to do a burn out, then you have been driving CHEVROLETS too long....LOL

 

HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!! LMAO! That is too Funny. Hey 2005 Black GT r u a EX-Corvette owner?

 

Never a Covette owner, but I did have my fair share of Z28's in the mid ninetys,....all I can say is NEVER AGAIN...LOL

 

And with all these cars you NEVER figured out how to do a burnout :scratch:

 

I say you find an open parking lot. Crank the wheel to the left and let her rip.
:spin:

 

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.

 

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.

 

How much fuel have you been running in your tank? Whatever your doing is working!

 

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?

 

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

 

Yep.

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.

 

Looking at your 60 times, its tough to imagine that you can improve by dropping air pressure that much. While it is true that you can get a somewhat larger contact patch by dropping down pressure a little, if you go too far down you will start to loose the centers of the contact patch. Remember, these tires are not "wrinkle-wall" and low air pressure will cause them to ride on the stiff sidewalls. Is 22 or 25 is too low? Maybe, I don't know. Try it and see what happens. But don't be too disappointed if your 60s do not improve. They are already far better than any other stock-tired 60s I have heard about.


The Boss Hog

 

My 99 GT auto didn't hook as well with reduced tire pressure. I think I kept it around 30 in the back and 38-40 in the front, but I'm no expert.