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LS3 SS · 04-08-2014, 05:21 PM

I have ZERO experience with DRs, but I have 305 45 MT ET streets that I plan on running at the 1/8th Test n Tune tomorrow. The car just got 3.91s installed yesterday, and I did the break-in, and changed the fluid.

I have NEVER done a burnout in my car, let alone a burnout in a RWD car. So I did research. I watched videos. I figure "ohh that seems easy enough". So I went to a private road and tried to practice. Both times I tried, I completely killed the car (stalled it).

What am I doing wrong? I rev the car up to about 2500 rpm and slip the clutch until I feel the tires spin, and then hit the brake, but I don't know if I'm hitting the brake too hard or not getting the RPM up high enough?

Someone help me out!!

hkemp · 04-08-2014, 05:23 PM

Did you turn the traction control off???

LS3 SS · 04-08-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hkemp

Did you turn the traction control off???

I usually always turn it off, I didn't even think about that..LOL!

Bo White · 04-08-2014, 08:06 PM

You have to be very aggressive with DRs.
Try 15-18lbs or air pressure and leave at 4500-5000 rpm is your clutch can take it.
When you do your burnout use the same RPM, 2nd gear if you can. 5000rpm, come off the clutch and onto the brake.

Bo White · 04-08-2014, 08:08 PM

Also, just take the fuses out when you go to the track so not have to mess with the TC.

KPowers · 04-12-2014, 01:20 PM

I am not on dr's but I have been taking the 40 amp abs fuse out of mine at the track because if I don't my car will fall on its face when I hit second due to the abs kicking in when it shakes the tires. Doing this will disable the tc and stability but some have said you could experience brake fail. I don't see this happening though as it is still a hydraulic system. Just without the abs pump running.

04-08-2014, 05:21 PM	#1
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	Someone give me some pointers before I embarrass myself tomorrow. First time on DRs. I have ZERO experience with DRs, but I have 305 45 MT ET streets that I plan on running at the 1/8th Test n Tune tomorrow. The car just got 3.91s installed yesterday, and I did the break-in, and changed the fluid. I have NEVER done a burnout in my car, let alone a burnout in a RWD car. So I did research. I watched videos. I figure "ohh that seems easy enough". So I went to a private road and tried to practice. Both times I tried, I completely killed the car (stalled it). What am I doing wrong? I rev the car up to about 2500 rpm and slip the clutch until I feel the tires spin, and then hit the brake, but I don't know if I'm hitting the brake too hard or not getting the RPM up high enough? Someone help me out!! __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

04-08-2014, 08:06 PM	#4
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	You have to be very aggressive with DRs. Try 15-18lbs or air pressure and leave at 4500-5000 rpm is your clutch can take it. When you do your burnout use the same RPM, 2nd gear if you can. 5000rpm, come off the clutch and onto the brake. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

04-08-2014, 08:08 PM	#5
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Also, just take the fuses out when you go to the track so not have to mess with the TC. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

04-08-2014, 05:23 PM	#2
hkemp Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mount Pleasant, PA Posts: 171	Did you turn the traction control off???

04-12-2014, 01:20 PM	#6
KPowers Drives: none Join Date: May 2013 Location: East TN Posts: 24	I am not on dr's but I have been taking the 40 amp abs fuse out of mine at the track because if I don't my car will fall on its face when I hit second due to the abs kicking in when it shakes the tires. Doing this will disable the tc and stability but some have said you could experience brake fail. I don't see this happening though as it is still a hydraulic system. Just without the abs pump running.