I have done a few runs with my '84 Z and I thought I'd throw it out to you guys about the best way to do a burnout. I don't have a tranny brake or anything like that. I can smoke the tires, but not without moving forward...which kinda presents a problem at the track. I have the stock T5 (I believe it is) 5-spd tranny (for now). I would love to hear your recommendations as far as how to do a better burnout with the equipment I presently have. I know I could have great improvment with better equipment, but I have to wait until I have some bills (OSAP) paid off.

Thanks guys!

Tracey

 

with the times you are running and the fact you are using street tires, you dont need to heat them at the track...it might even be worse for you, plus it will waste your tires. street tires arent designed to stick better after being melted in a big smoking burnout. i never do burnouts at the track with my street tires. occasionally i will give them a quick spin to get rid of any dirt/stuff that may be on them...thats it. my new cascar slicks however.....you really have to heat those pieces up to get them to stick.

 

OK, sounds like I was on the right track. I wasn't doing them either. The tires bite pretty good. I just didn't see anyone else not burning out and I kept getting directed into the burnout box by track officials. I guess they were just figuring I'd want to cuz everyone else did. Thanks again...

 

well you can do a burnout if you want...i just think you will be wasting rubber. i always just drive around the burnout box.....dont drive throw it and not do a burnout...you will have wet tires and that is much worse

 

Yeah, I go around the water box and then just kinda spin a bit and that's it. I know water and treaded tires are a bad combo.

 

Certain brands of street tires respond to a little heating, but there is no need to smoke them through 5 gears like a pro mod. I'm not sayin it's not fun.... just isn't necessary.

I can verify that the CASCAR units definitely need to be heated.

 

I did a somewhat burnout just for a burnout picture at the track... and i was surprised I managed a 2.069sec 60'

If you ever want to do a smokey burnout for fun, I was told to just get the tires going and get on the brakes right away.

 

I agree that you do not have to do a burnout.

However if you want to do a burnout for fun the way i've done it in the past is I heel the brake and use the toes on the gas. It's kinda tricky and may need a little practice but it is the best way to do a burnout with a manual trans and no linelock.

 

2.069 outta your GTA ? Not bad buddy.

RP.

 

I do them just to clean the stuff off my tires, you tend to pick up lots of rocks and little tidbits getting to staging.

 

yeah.... you see the picture of my car squatting like a bastard? weight transfer is all there

 

I agree with the others, a burnout is not totally necessary with most street tires. I usually just give mine a little spin before I stage just to get right of any dirt on the tread.

 

Cool. Thanks peoples! It looks like I was pretty much on the right track. I just wanted to hear from you guys and see what you had to say. I'm looking forward to Friday at Cayuga! Cheers!

Tracey

 

I would have to say it does help but its not needed by any means unless you got slicks. I definately know my street tires like being heated up for traction. At normal temps I can just nail the gas and spin em till 2nd before they hook up at all. however after a burnout If I nail it my tires let out a big screech but more or less dont sit there spinning. BF goodrich 275s if it matters... Thats just me so I have no idea what it does for others.
If I was doing one with a manual though I would just go with heel and toe idea like corbi mentioned.
Line lock would make it alot easier on the car, basically locking your fronts and leaving no pressure on your backs. The electro solenoid and in the car switch line locks range from 100-200 canadian funds. If you dont mind getting out to activate it you can do it for about 20 bucks hardware.