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Kiteboarder85 · 12-23-2013, 06:07 AM

How are drag cars doing their burnouts- are they using their brakes and applying the accelerator?

I'm afraid of ruining my brakes or other components by doing this. Any thoughts? My SS isn't a drag car but will be at high hp soon.

Thanks all. And please don't make this a "you should have gotten a stick" thread. There are reasons why I have an auto due to a repeated broken wrist/arm.

hunter1660 · 12-23-2013, 06:13 AM

Line lock if you want to toast the tires.....I do mine from a slow roll

40years · 12-23-2013, 06:20 AM

Apply the brakes (not hard) and them give it a pretty good amount of gas. Give it more brake or gas as needed to keep the tires spinning. When you feel they are hot enough, let off the brake and give it more gas. Let off the gas when you feel the tires start to grab. Stage and hang on.

Kiteboarder85 · 12-23-2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

Line lock if you want to toast the tires.....I do mine from a slow roll

Can you advise on what Line Locking is?

Kiteboarder85 · 12-23-2013, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 40years

Apply the brakes (not hard) and them give it a pretty good amount of gas. Give it more brake or gas as needed to keep the tires spinning. When you feel they are hot enough, let off the brake and give it more gas. Let off the gas when you feel the tires start to grab. Stage and hang on.

I've done this a couple of times last year with this method which seems to work best. How bad is it for the car? Which parts will be taking stress from this where I should be keeping an eye on for safety?

Appreciate the info!

hunter1660 · 12-23-2013, 06:27 AM

Summit racing sales them.....it's a device that holds the front brakes locked while freewheeling the rear until you release a switch...it's what's used at the dragstrip

Black 13 Maro · 12-23-2013, 06:34 AM

This is what you need to do it without wearing out your rear brake pads prematurely.

http://www.texas-speed.com/p-19-sjm-...-lock-kit.aspx

Kiteboarder85 · 12-23-2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

Summit racing sales them.....it's a device that holds the front brakes locked while freewheeling the rear until you release a switch...it's what's used at the dragstrip

Thanks! I'll check this out. Is it a seperate setting or will everyday driving be affected by this?

Kiteboarder85 · 12-23-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Black 13 Maro

This is what you need to do it without wearing out your rear brake pads prematurely.

http://www.texas-speed.com/p-19-sjm-...-lock-kit.aspx

Perfect! I don't know what I would do without Camaro5. This is like the holy grail for new enthusiasts!

elarson5757 · 12-23-2013, 07:28 AM

Billy,

I've got one on my manual car as well. Mind you I don't race it but that doesn't mean I don't need to occasionally "heat" the tires.... LOL

I bought the Hurst. Only key thing to remember is that you will need to bleed (or have them bleed) the brakes after install. Also for some reason I had a ton of trouble getting fittings to stop leaking after the install at the distribution block. Guy I had finally deal with it when I couldn't said he has had trouble on every fifth gen he has had a brake line off with the same issue.

40years · 12-23-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiteboarder85

I've done this a couple of times last year with this method which seems to work best. How bad is it for the car? Which parts will be taking stress from this where I should be keeping an eye on for safety?

Appreciate the info!

Nothing to worry about, really, until you get your higher horsepower. Then you will need to consider upgrading axels and such.

ChrisBlair · 12-23-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiteboarder85

How are drag cars doing their burnouts- are they using their brakes and applying the accelerator?

I'm afraid of ruining my brakes or other components by doing this. Any thoughts? My SS isn't a drag car but will be at high hp soon.

Thanks all. And please don't make this a "you should have gotten a stick" thread. There are reasons why I have an auto due to a repeated broken wrist/arm.

manual trans arguments are out of place in your scenario in any case.

Kiteboarder85 · 12-23-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

manual trans arguments are out of place in your scenario in any case.

What do you mean? Are the above opinions just for manual?

Wolvie70 · 12-23-2013, 09:36 AM

He is saying that doing a burnout like you are suggesting is the same for a manual or auto. Sure you rev it up and dump the clutch but to do a burnout at the drag strip the lifelock is nice.

12-23-2013, 06:07 AM	#1
Kiteboarder85 Drives: 2018 SS - 2015 SS 1LE - 2013 SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Freeland, MI Posts: 418 View My Garage	Burnouts in auto SS drag How are drag cars doing their burnouts- are they using their brakes and applying the accelerator? I'm afraid of ruining my brakes or other components by doing this. Any thoughts? My SS isn't a drag car but will be at high hp soon. Thanks all. And please don't make this a "you should have gotten a stick" thread. There are reasons why I have an auto due to a repeated broken wrist/arm. __________________ Billy B. Current: 2018 Hyper Blue SS

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hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Line lock if you want to toast the tires.....I do mine from a slow roll __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

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40years Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Hyper Blue Met. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,593	Apply the brakes (not hard) and them give it a pretty good amount of gas. Give it more brake or gas as needed to keep the tires spinning. When you feel they are hot enough, let off the brake and give it more gas. Let off the gas when you feel the tires start to grab. Stage and hang on. __________________ proud member "club elite" # 89

12-23-2013, 06:27 AM	#6
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Summit racing sales them.....it's a device that holds the front brakes locked while freewheeling the rear until you release a switch...it's what's used at the dragstrip __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

12-23-2013, 07:28 AM	#10
elarson5757 Obsessed and Loving It... Drives: 2013 1LE-SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 524	Billy, I've got one on my manual car as well. Mind you I don't race it but that doesn't mean I don't need to occasionally "heat" the tires.... LOL I bought the Hurst. Only key thing to remember is that you will need to bleed (or have them bleed) the brakes after install. Also for some reason I had a ton of trouble getting fittings to stop leaking after the install at the distribution block. Guy I had finally deal with it when I couldn't said he has had trouble on every fifth gen he has had a brake line off with the same issue. Last edited by elarson5757; 12-23-2013 at 07:43 AM.

12-23-2013, 06:34 AM	#7
Black 13 Maro Drives: 13' Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 208	This is what you need to do it without wearing out your rear brake pads prematurely. http://www.texas-speed.com/p-19-sjm-...-lock-kit.aspx

12-23-2013, 09:36 AM	#14
Wolvie70 Drives: 2016 2SS, Summit White, A8, NPP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 717	He is saying that doing a burnout like you are suggesting is the same for a manual or auto. Sure you rev it up and dump the clutch but to do a burnout at the drag strip the lifelock is nice.