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Old 09-18-2004, 10:02 AM
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skidding tips

Has anyone done any skidding, burnout, 360 etc. with their car? If u have, or know how please tell me how to do it, and on a manual transmission.
Old 09-18-2004, 12:37 PM
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i havn't done any drifting or anything yet, but before i get the Potenza's replaced (a long while from now), i'll let you know.
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For a 360 get up to about 35 mph pull the e-brake, push in the clutch, and start turning the wheel. That should work, or at least give you a 180. I can't remember exactly. Good luck
Old 09-18-2004, 02:08 PM
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Actually, I think the correct order is 1. clutch in 2. jerk the wheel, and 3. Immediately pull the e-brake. Or 2 and 3 at the same time.
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tsk tsk

guys come on it rear wheel drive its not front wheel. This is how i do 360s


1. dsc off
2. put it in 1st gear
3. step on the gas and go in a circle medium speed
4. after you start going in a circle let go of the gas and jerk the wheel and floor it.
5. i have done a 1080 with this method....


Also a nice big empty park in lot is nice for drifting and 360s. The best is a 360 in reverse :D
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There is an easier way....

Accelerate to approx 100 mph. Turn the steering wheel to the right or left and at the same time pull up the handbrake. This should give you the rush you are looking for!!!

Kidding, kidding, kidding.....kids, don't try this at home!!

- Irish

P.s. if you do this...get some photo's.
Old 09-19-2004, 12:23 AM
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I suggest doing it in the rain, easier on the tires.

Get up to about 40 mph, I suggest in 2nd to 3rd, turn wheel sharply immediately followed by ebrake. After you complete the first 180, countersteer and release the ebrake. Downshift depending on speed, straighten the wheel and you should be able to drive straight out of it.

Or, if you want to do a power 360, pop the clutch at about 4500 rpm, turn the wheel and BAM! Shift accordingly.
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