Wondering everyone's thoughts here because I still have a problem trying to do a proper burnout on streets driving an M6. Yeah, yeah, hey I'm still a rookie, but at least I can admit to it. I'm wondering if all I need to do is practice my footwork more or sellout and get a line lock. I know it's easier, but since I have 3 toys to spread the joy around I'd like to save the cash and put it elsewhere. You know? Let me know your thoughts.

 

A line lock makes it a lot easier especially with a manual tranny. The best thing about a line lock is that the rear brakes will be completely released. If you're foot braking a burnout, you still create drag on the rear brakes. Since you need wheel speed to do a proper burnout, you're generating a lot of heat on the brakes. This can cause brake fade at the end of the track if the brakes were heated up too much.

 

I wouldn't consider it "selling out" by getting a line lock, I think it's better for the car to get one. Really, it's just being "cheap" if you don't, and you're putting added wear on the car. Sure, maybe it's impressive to say you can do a burnout with a manual without a line lock, but your wallet is going to take a bigger hit eventually.

 

Like Pete said. It's not selling out to get one, it's being cheap if you don't.

 

I'm with the others. I don't have an M6, but I still did my burnouts by using the foot brake. Before I got a line lock my rear brakes needed pads after about 30K miles. I just replaced my front ones after 75K miles - and the fronts usually go first!

 

I bought mine about a year ago from SLP for $119. Not sure what it goes for today, but probably not too much more. Your brakes/transmission/clutch will all thank you dearly for making that investment. It only takes an hour or two to put on the car, and the most difficult part about it is bleeding the brakes.

I would highly reccomend it for any car used for drag racing, manual or auto.

-Dan

 

I got an SJM custom (vendor on LS1tech)unit for pretty cheap...less than $130 I think. The quality is great! as are the instructions. I haven't installed it yet so I can't comment on the operation of the unit

Andy

 

Other than needing the fancy metric bubble flare fittings to adapt your factory lines, you don't need a pretty looking line lock to do the job like the TCI or Hurst models. I use a Biondo line lock. It's a plain simple electric solinoid line lock and it's cheap. I've never had a problem with it. (Summit $40, Jegs is probably about the same) The wiring, fuse and switch can all be picked up at your local parts store a lot cheaper than buying a kit.