My first burnout (a short story). - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

PAUL SS · 09-27-2009, 06:32 PM

I didn't want to do it, after all I only have a few hundred miles on the odometer so far. But what could I do, I found myself at the end of a small industrial park in a lot with beautiful pavement, not too new not too old. I figured, what the heck just a short one without too much power.

I brought the rpm's up to 26 - 2700 rpm's. Wait, turn off the traction control. Okay, start again, this all happens in quick succession, no clutch abuse. Up come the revs around 2700, let the clutch out til the driveline slack is gone and the car is just beginning to roll forward, I release the clutch quickly and the tires immediately break loose. I feather the throttle to bring the revs backup to around 3500 rpm's and the tires are spinnnnnnnning good! The back end of the car moves ever so slightly to the left but a slight adjustment of the steering wheel has her pulling straight ahead. It is smooth as silk, not a hint of wheel hop, just sweet spinning tires. I check the rear view mirror to see a nice cloud of tire smoke, not too heavy but a nice white haze hanging in the air. The sound of the engine is like nothing I have ever heard before as the tires begin to grip and the engine load increases. Okay, go easy. I ease off the throttle and coast to the entrance of the lot where I had entered, my heart and adrenaline really pumping. The whole thing lasted maybe 3 or 4 seconds. I put down about 30 feet of black stripes in that lot and the engine never went past 3500 rpm's. It was very exciting and I have a whole new respect for this car. Drive safely everyone!

halo8hkk · 09-27-2009, 07:31 PM

ummmmmm burnt rubber.

1976Bee · 09-27-2009, 08:17 PM

mmmmm

ljustin293 · 09-27-2009, 08:19 PM

flyinglow57 · 09-27-2009, 08:20 PM

my first one was outside the beer dist where the cart getter guy told me to do one and i said the tires were too expensive.. got in my car and left a nice 100' swirly burnout up the parking lot (it was really late like 950 and the close at 10 and only one other car in the parking lot about 3 rows over)

its nice seeing the burnout every time i go to get a case..

Speedfreak · 09-27-2009, 08:27 PM

cybercoaster · 09-27-2009, 08:32 PM

How do I do this with an automatic? I have had a couple real short burns at a stop sign. My car has only 600 miles on it so it's still 'wakin up'. I just want to lay some rubber down in front of my house to mark it's place.

ddunerider · 09-27-2009, 08:42 PM

So thats how you do it ....... I did mine with the traction contol on but it still did a nice burn out had to get my foot out of it cuz yea 450 a pop!!! finish off with a nicse 2nd gear chirp....

PAUL SS · 09-27-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddunerider

So thats how you do it ....... I did mine with the traction contol on but it still did a nice burn out had to get my foot out of it cuz yea 450 a pop!!! finish off with a nicse 2nd gear chirp....

That's how I did it with low miles on it. It will be different after break in and an oil change, but I can't make a habit of it with that expensive rubber!

Cmurf_SS · 09-27-2009, 09:02 PM

I learned that those black marks dont "wash" away on concrete.. Behind the shop at work.. Catch hell for it daily now, but everyone knows it will do it!! After about 4 or 5 100+ footers the tires really go away quick.. I just dont understand it..

2Tightwads · 09-27-2009, 09:32 PM

And daily I deal with customers whimpering to me about their warranty concerns prior to parts order/install? Lol Finally enthusiasts!

camaro5 · 09-27-2009, 10:05 PM

Nice technique report.

Maybe this is how to smoke 'em, without breakin' um.

ABM rules!

AngryAmish · 09-28-2009, 02:50 AM

For a second there, I felt like I was reading one of those letters in the back of Penthouse because there was so much detail..lol

HDDAN · 09-28-2009, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybercoaster

How do I do this with an automatic? I have had a couple real short burns at a stop sign. My car has only 600 miles on it so it's still 'wakin up'. I just want to lay some rubber down in front of my house to mark it's place.

Step on the brake with your left foot. Press the traction controlbar once to shut it off. Bring the revs up to 1500 and in one motion release the brake and pin the gas. The car will start stepping a little sideways and can be controlled with the steering wheel. You will be able to see your $460.00 apiece P-zeros go up in smoke! At the dragstrip I was able to smoke-em through first and halway through second. Of course that run did not have the best ET of the night.

09-27-2009, 06:32 PM	#1
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	My first burnout (a short story). I didn't want to do it, after all I only have a few hundred miles on the odometer so far. But what could I do, I found myself at the end of a small industrial park in a lot with beautiful pavement, not too new not too old. I figured, what the heck just a short one without too much power. I brought the rpm's up to 26 - 2700 rpm's. Wait, turn off the traction control. Okay, start again, this all happens in quick succession, no clutch abuse. Up come the revs around 2700, let the clutch out til the driveline slack is gone and the car is just beginning to roll forward, I release the clutch quickly and the tires immediately break loose. I feather the throttle to bring the revs backup to around 3500 rpm's and the tires are spinnnnnnnning good! The back end of the car moves ever so slightly to the left but a slight adjustment of the steering wheel has her pulling straight ahead. It is smooth as silk, not a hint of wheel hop, just sweet spinning tires. I check the rear view mirror to see a nice cloud of tire smoke, not too heavy but a nice white haze hanging in the air. The sound of the engine is like nothing I have ever heard before as the tires begin to grip and the engine load increases. Okay, go easy. I ease off the throttle and coast to the entrance of the lot where I had entered, my heart and adrenaline really pumping. The whole thing lasted maybe 3 or 4 seconds. I put down about 30 feet of black stripes in that lot and the engine never went past 3500 rpm's. It was very exciting and I have a whole new respect for this car. Drive safely everyone! __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein Last edited by PAUL SS; 09-27-2009 at 08:25 PM.

09-27-2009, 07:31 PM	#2
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	ummmmmm burnt rubber. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

09-27-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
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09-27-2009, 08:20 PM	#5
flyinglow57 Drives: rumble bee,2SS 6sp Join Date: May 2009 Location: pittsburgh, PA Posts: 539	my first one was outside the beer dist where the cart getter guy told me to do one and i said the tires were too expensive.. got in my car and left a nice 100' swirly burnout up the parking lot (it was really late like 950 and the close at 10 and only one other car in the parking lot about 3 rows over) its nice seeing the burnout every time i go to get a case.. __________________ blk 2ss 6spd with sunroof. intake,tsp cam,full exhaust,pcmforless tune,trailing arms,toe rods. hopeing for 11.9 because my g/f said she will take the cam and the suspension back if not.

09-27-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
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09-27-2009, 08:19 PM	#4
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09-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#7
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	How do I do this with an automatic? I have had a couple real short burns at a stop sign. My car has only 600 miles on it so it's still 'wakin up'. I just want to lay some rubber down in front of my house to mark it's place.

09-27-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	So thats how you do it ....... I did mine with the traction contol on but it still did a nice burn out had to get my foot out of it cuz yea 450 a pop!!! finish off with a nicse 2nd gear chirp.... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

09-27-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
Cmurf_SS "SLOMARO" Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temple, GA Posts: 246 View My Garage	I learned that those black marks dont "wash" away on concrete.. Behind the shop at work.. Catch hell for it daily now, but everyone knows it will do it!! After about 4 or 5 100+ footers the tires really go away quick.. I just dont understand it.. __________________ Dyno'd before VARARAM TUNE unit at 390hp

09-27-2009, 09:32 PM	#11
2Tightwads Banned Drives: 2002 LS1 swapped into a 1994 Z Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 386	And daily I deal with customers whimpering to me about their warranty concerns prior to parts order/install? Lol Finally enthusiasts!

09-27-2009, 10:05 PM	#12
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09-28-2009, 02:50 AM	#13
AngryAmish Drives: Impala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 813	For a second there, I felt like I was reading one of those letters in the back of Penthouse because there was so much detail..lol __________________ Proud Owner of #168

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