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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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how can i launch my automatic 2000 camaro z28 conv.? can i put it in N and rev it up and pull into drive?
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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Sure you can, but that would be a recipe for disaster.
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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neutral drops are not the way to go. power breaking would be a way better option. You do this by holding the break in as tight as you can, rev it up and release the break when you want to go
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Re: launch?

Originally Posted by frankthetank078
neutral drops are not the way to go. power breaking would be a way better option. You do this by holding the break in as tight as you can, rev it up and release the break when you want to go
thank you.... you being a big help
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Re: launch?

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Sure you can, but that would be a recipe for disaster.
how do you do a burn-out?
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by daole2000z28
how do you do a burn-out?

hold the brake have ur A4 in Drive and give it some gas...kepp holding the brake while the wheels spin....let off the gas whenever u feel like u have burned enough rubber lol.....i wouldn't advise this too much or u will be buying new tires 2 to 3 times a year
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Re: launch?

Originally Posted by daole2000z28
how do you do a burn-out?
Are you from Mars??
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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DON'T do a neutral drop ..... NO, NO, NO!!!! It's not the same as "dumping a clutch" . Bad, very, very bad!!!

And as far as the burn-out? Well, that was explained pretty well already ... hold the brakes, give it gas. The engine will over-power the rear brakes. This WILL wear out your rear brakes and tires pretty quick though!! You can always install a line-lock ("roll control") kit ... it's a little electric solenoid that will hold just the front brakes for you, while you burn away the rear tires.
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Re: launch?

Originally Posted by Capn Pete
DON'T do a neutral drop ..... NO, NO, NO!!!! It's not the same as "dumping a clutch" . Bad, very, very bad!!!

And as far as the burn-out? Well, that was explained pretty well already ... hold the brakes, give it gas. The engine will over-power the rear brakes. This WILL wear out your rear brakes and tires pretty quick though!! You can always install a line-lock ("roll control") kit ... it's a little electric solenoid that will hold just the front brakes for you, while you burn away the rear tires.
can i use my e-brake or is it best to use just the brake?
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Re: launch?

Originally Posted by daole2000z28
can i use my e-brake or is it best to use just the brake?
Seriously WTF!!! You are a tool!
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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e-brake is good if u want to drift but i think it would be a bad idea in a RWD car cause ur rear will just slide out just yous the regular brake to do a regular burn out...if you want to do donuts or figure eights just cut the wheel all the way and floor it you'll have no problem ripping it
Old Aug 12, 2006 | 08:12 AM
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Re: launch?

Originally Posted by daole2000z28
can i use my e-brake or is it best to use just the brake?
the e brake only acts upon the rear wheels so that won't do anything.
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