Burnouts :D

[dAVE]

nismoR34 - i think rob was just giving you shit for fun, not saying your wrong in pointing it out.. but on the other note - you'd have to be stupid to read "dail up 8000rpm" and then go and actually do it.... however, i guess some people take everything they read here for gospel ..

[Leewah]

Ok, I do apologise for posting saying 8000rpm was a good place to drop the clutch.

In a standard R33 GTS-T, I would still recommend around the 5000-6000rpm mark as this will ensure that the tyres break traction and can spin up quickly and efficiently.

A burnout will take of the same amount of tread as travelling the same distance while rolling. The fact that you aren't moving anywhere doesn't make a difference.

Just a quick note to draggers who wanna warm tyres before running. Everyday street tyres are designed to operate most effectivly at a specific temperature. If the tyre heats to a point past this temperature, you will actually lose traction as the tyres have been slicked up.

I found that on street tyres, a burnout really isn't necessary as these tyres are designed to work better at a colder temperature rather than hotter. If you really wanna do one, simply a quick burnout without the brake would be sufficient.

That is all...

[NismoR34]

well stated!

I agree that street tyres are generally a waste of time for burnouts [tyre warming] - now tell all the officials at the various drag strips because they expect you to do one, though I suspect they just want to please the crowd or something...

I do need new tyres though - and a clutch!

[Guest RedLineGTR]

now its settled

[HKSgtst]

what about doing burnouts with the handbrake up ? would it be better or worse ?

[dAVE]

handbrake only clamps onto the rear wheels.. so much worser unless you have a FWD.

[BU5TER]

Dave you mean like this mate

[dAVE]

hehe like that - ask michael about the ones i did in the monaro.. a lil bigger too! how much tire tread would something like that kill?

[Leewah]

How bout this one??

or this?

or even this one?

Broght to you by your friendly staff Ice Performance.

[HKSgtst]

lets just get a line locker kit :uh-huh:

[Boost King]

Handbrake will simply apply more braking to the rear wheels making your engine need to work harder to fight against it. THe brake pedal has more bias toward the front brakes, hence better for rear end to spin. Try getting a line locker to prevent rear brakes from working at all. It makes burnouts a breeze. Then again, they already are, and also, tyres are expensive.

[chan]

Everytime i rip burnouts i hit the rev limiter. THis isn't too good for the car is it???

[funkymonkey]

lol no its not... and this isn't about ripping burnouts, its about warming up your tyres before a drag at a raceway... don't make me moderate yo muzzafied ass.

[2rismo]

WHO SAYS NO TO HANDBRAKES?!?!? NOT ME!?!?!??!?!!!!!!!

hehe.....

oh and here is a brief guide i have put together for all you FWD guys !

Adrian