I can't do a burnout.
01-13-2012, 10:24 AM
#26
p.s. - put dishwashing soap or windex on the tire tread n' do what others have suggested. Its pretty much full-proof.
If failing continues..find a kid with the ricest car in your area n' let him show you how to do it.
01-13-2012, 12:23 PM
#30
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I'm guessing bald tires are harder to break traction due to increased contact area, notwithstanding degradation of the compound over time.
1. OP, disable DSC completely (7+ sec hold) until the slipping car icon, IIRC, blinks. Just clicking DSC only disables stability control and likely keeps traction control on.
2. Rev to 6500+ RPM.
3. Dump the clutch simultaneously giving it full throttle. Burnout should start.
4. Feather your brake with left foot just enough for a brake stand. If you press too hard, you'll kill your burnout.
1. OP, disable DSC completely (7+ sec hold) until the slipping car icon, IIRC, blinks. Just clicking DSC only disables stability control and likely keeps traction control on.
2. Rev to 6500+ RPM.
3. Dump the clutch simultaneously giving it full throttle. Burnout should start.
4. Feather your brake with left foot just enough for a brake stand. If you press too hard, you'll kill your burnout.
01-13-2012, 12:51 PM
#31
But have you ever had to start a thread on a forum in order to figure out how to do it?
Touche 9k. Hey, but tgiff! 
01-13-2012, 05:35 PM
#33
Voids warranties
01-14-2012, 10:27 AM
#34
01-14-2012, 10:29 AM
#35
Heck, I could do donuts all day long in my 105 hp 84 Celica GTS.
But it did just have some cheap "sport" all seasons.
01-14-2012, 07:02 PM
#36
Oddly enough- the last "just floor it" launch was actually a high rpm clutch drop (7000 rpm).
But dang if it didn't take off like a factory prepped 1/4 mile test Ferrari.
I would have NEVER guessed these tires would be this sticky with so little tread left.
The original Dunlops and then Kumhos were easy to spin in anything less than 70 degree weather when they still had tread left, let alone when they were down to slicks in the middle.
-- and to add to that, it has been raining for the last few days and these tires still take effort to break loose. I am baffled.
But dang if it didn't take off like a factory prepped 1/4 mile test Ferrari.
I would have NEVER guessed these tires would be this sticky with so little tread left.
The original Dunlops and then Kumhos were easy to spin in anything less than 70 degree weather when they still had tread left, let alone when they were down to slicks in the middle.
-- and to add to that, it has been raining for the last few days and these tires still take effort to break loose. I am baffled.
Also, kinda off topic but, how long did those tires hold up? About XX,xxx miles? The dealer I bought my car from installed mine the day before I took her home. I got about 12kmiles on them and they seem to be holding up better than expected. Although.. I'm not a very aggressive driver... most of the time. I can count on one hand how many burnouts I've done in this car still.
01-16-2012, 12:25 AM
#37
Did the clutch slip when you tried?
Also, kinda off topic but, how long did those tires hold up? About XX,xxx miles? The dealer I bought my car from installed mine the day before I took her home. I got about 12kmiles on them and they seem to be holding up better than expected. Although.. I'm not a very aggressive driver... most of the time. I can count on one hand how many burnouts I've done in this car still.
Also, kinda off topic but, how long did those tires hold up? About XX,xxx miles? The dealer I bought my car from installed mine the day before I took her home. I got about 12kmiles on them and they seem to be holding up better than expected. Although.. I'm not a very aggressive driver... most of the time. I can count on one hand how many burnouts I've done in this car still.
but I have also been a bit less aggressiveness with this set- though I have auto-x'd with them a few times.
I won't say mileage since i am very aggressive... but note I needed my 4th set of new tires before 45k miles (I have already replaced two of this four.. found some used ones with almost no miles.. couldn't pass up).
then you can do a 3rd gear burnout.. 
09-04-2015, 05:34 PM
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DSC and TCS Warning
I'm new to the rx8 world I've got about 7k miles on my 40th AE and I've tried to learn as much as possible. But some things you gotta go try for yourself. I'm in need of new rear tires and a new clutch so I figured this would be a great time to learn how to drift. I knew I could turn the DSC off and that made things pretty smooth but I still found a lot of difficulty staying "loose" without nearly full throttle. I finally learned how to turn TCS off as well and it opened a whole new world. But WARNING as I said it is a whole new world so if you are learning to drift, DO IT IN A HUGE PARKING LOT. I don't really have much near me and I was learning on the side streets. Luckily there's not much traffic cause the first few tries I ended up spinning out into the other lane having gotten used to all the extra throttle you need with TCS on. So go easy when you first turn it off. You'll realize it takes minimal effort to stay "loose".
-I still dont know why everyone complains about the torque in this car. Even as a brand new drifter and manual driver I find it very easy to get loose. Maybe it's a relativity thing?
-I still dont know why everyone complains about the torque in this car. Even as a brand new drifter and manual driver I find it very easy to get loose. Maybe it's a relativity thing?
11-22-2015, 10:28 AM
#47
You gonna eat that?
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11-28-2015, 09:31 AM
#49
burnouts
I'm just going to say this as a mechanical engineer and world class auto tech don't do it. These cars are designed for handling not tearing up tires. If I want to do a burnout I jump in.the 800 hp twin turbo vette. No clutch dumping or brakes needed it just lights em up. And I don't mean to sound rude but anyone suggesting taking your car to any rpm and dumping the clutch is a moron. The 8 is designed to keep traction not lose it that's part of the fun of the car is hitting the twists
