[MEJ1990TM]

I finally did my first half way burnout in the '70. After driving this car for four years I figured it was about time I blow off the back tires. Sure I've nailed it from a roll and got them spinning a little bit, but I never gave it any RPM and let the clutch fly. I picked a nice spot away from town, and out of sight from most anyone. My first try was pretty pitiful. I floored it coming off an idle as I was letting the clutch go. The wheels spun a little bit, but because of the gearing the car has they soon hooked up. The next two tries I brought the RPM up a little bit and I was hitting the throttle and coming off the clutch. They smoked a little bit, but nothing to impressive. The last attempt I made I brought it up to about 3500 then floored it and let it go. This time they broke loose like nobodies business. The tires smoked a fair amount that time. I let off as I was shifting into second gear. It would have kept going without any trouble if I wanted it to.

Overall it was nothing that was too impressive to anyone that may have seen it, but it sure was fun. I just have to ask what the hell took me so long.

I guess I do know why. I was worried about breaking something. It finally sunk in that the only way something might stand half a chance at breaking would be if there were slicks on the back. As long as the tires remain the weak link everything should be ok. That and I figured there is no way I would go up to the track and do my first burnout there in front of all those people.

 

[DONTWANT2]

Leaving rubber on the blacktop is always fun..........

 

[Twins Fan]

I hear you, Mike. I'm not much on doing burnouts either. That's not to mean I don't stomp on it, but I like to feel the take off rather than sitting in one spot spinning the tires.

On the other hand I do like the smell of tire rubber after they break loose a little.

 

[Bow_Tied]

I've never had the tire budget or there would be no sunshine visible here

 

[TCSS1970]

What can I say I'm weak. Besides you got to let the old girl have a drink every now and then.:beers:

 

[MEJ1990TM]

Part of me would have liked to really lay into it, but I settled for making a little puff. I will have to go back and see if I left black marks. I sure hope it did. It would be embarassing if I could lay some rubber with the '97 Chrysler I used to drive, and I can't do it with a big block Chevelle.

 

[720kid]

im sure you will be back at your secluded spot for another run at it . I got five extra tires ready for some fun in the future.

I got my 72 in July last year and still havent lay'd some down with it, just the occasional stompage. We are installing big brakes all around at the moment, so we might just throw in a line lock while replacing the brake lines.

 

[1965stlhrsrdr]

wing it up,and slide left foot to the left!!!:yes:

 

[Stikman33]

Yeah, I am needing new tires pretty soon, the ones I have now will go out in a cloud of glory. Haven't done a really good one in a while, but back in the day before the posi I did a one wheel burnout that dug a hole in the pavement.

 

[MEJ1990TM]

I'll no doubt do it again. I think my '71 might be worse off than the '70. What am I really going to hurt in my '71 once the 12 bolt goes in. It's got an M22 and will be getting a 3.31 12 bolt. That's what they put behind the LS6. What do I have? A wheezing 350 that "might" be breaking 250 horse power. Yeah, I'm sure I will tear that drive train to smitherines with all that thundering power and super big/super sticky 205/70R14's in the back.

 

[mudhog]

I got a system down, I guess its like a ritual, but just about every time I drive my chevelle heading home I go down this one long road that has nothing but woods on both sides, but it does see plenty of traffic. I live out in the country but this road runs along a river. When I get on the road I stop if I don't see any cars then its smoke time, I will smoke the tires through 1st and 2nd easily, I never use the brake to hold just rev, pop the clutch and rap it up to around 5 grand every time. If it does not perform then I know something needs checked. I live off of the road so if something gives, I'm within walking distance, and that has happened before, trashed a tranny so now I put a built muncie in it. small block with 308 gear and oversized tires on the back. Its a habit now.

 

[charbilly2001]

I've got nearly 500RWHP available to spin tires but I have to buy my own tires. I don't do burnouts.

 

[Alwhite00]

You will get better at it. :thumbsup:

Here is a picture that I took of my 70's marks after I put the 406 Small Block in it, 140' long. Loved doing burnouts in that thing, It would burn them for as long as you wanted. Only problem is that my boy is now going on 12 and I am hoping that he realizes that if he destroys anything he is paying for it.

LK

 

[Andy69]

I've got nearly 500RWHP available to spin tires but I have to buy my own tires. I don't do burnouts.

Tires only last so long before they just fall apart.

I figured out I'll never wear them out before the tread starts top separate on its own. Heck, the ones on the Buick that used to be on the vert are 6 years old now and still have over 75% of the tread left. So, I don't feel so bad about roasting them every now and then. I can't do it as much as I'd like since I live in a nice neighborhood and I'm not sure how the neighbors would react.

Shhee, I must be getting old, 10 years ago I would have said neighbors??? **** the neighbors!

 

[Derek69SS]

I used to do them all the time, until I stopped buying cheap tires.

 

[Molly's 70]

I've never had the tire budget or there would be no sunshine visible here

l Thats exactly how I feel! :yes:

 

[Greg]

Burning tires up by doing a "brake stand"...pushing the brake pedal down with one foot, stomping the gas pedal down with the other foot, and letting the tires spin around while the brakes hold the car in place.
The same thing could be done with a 4 door grocery getter. I never saw the point, even when I was 18. JMO.

-Greg

 

[MEJ1990TM]

If you need to hold your foot on the brake to get the wheels spinning you are driving a granny car. Even my wheezing 350 got the tires going a time or two. Of course not with the M22 in the car. I could drop the hammer on it and get the one going I'm sure.

 

[Euell Florett]

Burning tires up by doing a "brake stand"...pushing the brake pedal down with one foot, stomping the gas pedal down with the other foot, and letting the tires spin around while the brakes hold the car in place. I never saw the point.

Agreed! :thumbsup:

The above action by any sentient being is the clinical definition of lame, & should result in a vigorous water-boarding!

:yes: --- --- :yes:

 

[Greg]

If you need to hold your foot on the brake...you are driving a granny car.

The guy in the following video isn't driving a "granny car," but you can clearly see his brake lights on while he's doing his "burn out" (brake stand), which is pretty much what you see with any of those "burn outs."

The monthly "Classic Car Cruise-In" in my town always ends with several guys lining up in front of a patch of pavement and taking turns holding their brake pedals down while spinning their rear tires until they cook.
We find that part of the evening pretty boring, so that's when we leave.

After the time and effort I'm putting into my restoration I wouldn't even consider smoldering and cooking my rear tires while my front brakes hold the car in place for the amusement of some onlookers...but that's just me.

-Greg