Hey guys, I just got a quick qustion, We were discussing this with my dad today.I decided to try a burnout, doing this:3500 rpmsrelease clutch fastput left foot on brakekeep revving until 5500 rpmsNow, my personal experience is that even if the front wheels are braking, I could not stop the car completely, in part because I don't want to break it, it is my first born child more or less...But my dad told me that people that do that have special brakes that don't brake the rear wheels, because(and this is my question), the calipers of the rear wheels grab the discs on the back, but the diff is puttingso much pressure on the axles that I will break the axles or ball bearings for the torsion torque I am putting there.So, I was a little concerned that I could break something for real.I personally never did this before, today was my first day, so I'd like to read some of your stories guys, I am sure you do have a lot.Is it possible to break axles, diffs, brakes , etc doing a burnout?does the car has to be prepared for this?all info is welcome.videos too!.Patan.-

 

Your dad is referring to line locks. They are used at the track a lot, but they are not necessary. The biggest downside to doing burnouts with line locks is a little extra wear on the rear brakes. My car has over 300 burnouts on it without line locks. Granted, I have an auto trans, but doing a good burnout still is about finding just the right amount of brake pressure needed to hold it in place. Here's an example (without line locks): http://don.2005stang.com/02-03-06_Qualcomm_Video02.wmv

 

thanks for the answer Don, BTW, great burnout there!!
I should not worry at all then.

Your car is a monster!

 

Thanks... I can't wait to drive it again (3 months and 5 days, but who's counting )

 

i never really tried a proper burnout in my stang yet, i tried it before in some other car, should i depress the breaks completely and hit the accelerator slightly at first and then fully

 

(1) right heel firm - but not hard - on brake, toe on gas.
(2) rev to about 5000.
(3) lift clutch quickly
(4) keep revs over 5000 until wheels stop bouncing around
- unless you've upgraded LCAs and/or UCA
(5) Let off revs as desired
(6) adjust braking as required

breathe in that beautiful air.

 

How 'bout in the auto tranny?

 

Here is the short version. If you're running stock rear gears, drop the shifter down into 1st (or 2nd if you have 4.10s). Hold the brake pedal down, and as you roll into the throttle, release enough brake to allow the rear wheels to turn without having the car roll forward. Bring the rpms up to around 5000-6000, while maintaining just enough brake to keep the car stationary. [Take a look at the video again that I posted, and you will be able to hear that I bring the rpms up in just a couple seconds.] Too much brake, and you'll bog the rear wheels... too little and the car will roll forward. It takes a little practice, but once you get the "feel" for it, it's pretty easy.

 

i tried it today
(1) left foot firm - but not hard - on brake,
(2) right foot on the gas. a gradually press on it
(4) Let off revs as desired
(5) adjust braking as required

 

I'll give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks!

 

Just curious - how many of you with stock (no mods) GT can lay rubber just by punching the gas from a stop, no brake (with TCS off of course)? How 'bout those with mods?

 

just punch it and it will do a burnout,,

 

I've done that, and all I get is a chirp. I haven't actually nailed it to the floor yet. but I'll give it a shot if that's what it takes.

 

do you have a GT or V6,, on my gt it doesnt always happen when u punch it,, it all depends on the road i guess,, if its a dusty road might be better

 

Uphill, on smooth pavement/concrete, it the rain... works every time. LOL

 

i just rev to 5000, pop the clutch and get on the brake real fast, car barley moves, and its easier to modulate with 2 feet.

 

Here's my little spin on it (pun absolutely intended!):

1. left foot firm on brake, TCS off
2. right foot gradually pressing on gas
3. turn steering wheel left or right, about 1 turn
4. when you see smoke coming from the rear tires, fully release brake and plant right foot on gas
5. hold on tight and enjoy the (short) ride

 

1. Install supercharger.
2. Floor it (any gear will do)
3. Smoke em up!

 

I can do that now with it tuned, it was pretty difficult with the stock tune because it seemed like the electronic throttle wouldn't always react exactly when you wanted right off the line. Doug's tune almost completely removes the delay so timing is much better. I did it the first day I got my tuner, using the 93 Torque tune, used to giving it so much gas just to get a chirp, and i burned out for 2 secs.. had to hit the brakes... the mom and son next to me looked at me like

 

haha cool
-mike