Buzz
When executing a burnout, your vehicle's wheels rotate rapidly, emitting copious amounts of smoke. The vehicle remains stationary until the clutch is released, initiating forward motion. Originating from drag racing, burnouts are essential for heating tires to maximize traction on the racing surface. Additionally, they serve as a visual spectacle. While not every car is suitable for burnouts, those seeking the thrill of burning rubber can achieve it with the right approach. Refer to Step 1 for detailed instructions. Once you've successfully completed a burnout, shifting without clutching (for MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY) or halting to shift (for AUTOMATIC ONLY) becomes unnecessary.
Procedures
Executing a Fundamental Burnout
Ensure Your Vehicle is Suitable. A powerful car is essential for executing a burnout effectively. While manual transmission vehicles are preferred, automatic transmission cars can also be used. Optimal results are achieved with street tires, known for their smoother surfaces that produce more smoke. Selecting the right car is crucial; for instance, a Ford Mustang isn't ideal due to potential engine belt damage. Ideally, vehicles like the Holden Commodore or Ford Falcon are recommended.
Engage first gear. Fully depress the clutch and increase engine revs. Without releasing the clutch completely, ensure the car remains stationary. Aim to raise the RPMs to heat the tires before releasing the clutch.
Activate the handbrake (for Front Wheel Drive vehicles). After releasing the clutch, your tires will spin rapidly. You have the option to release the handbrake to accelerate swiftly and execute a peel-out, or maintain the handbrake engaged to generate tire spin and produce smoke for a burnout.
Release the clutch. Upon full clutch release, the tires will rapidly rotate, generating smoke characteristic of a burnout. To cease the burnout, ease off the accelerator and release the brake.
For automatic vehicles, shift into Drive (D), firmly hold the foot brake, and increase the car's RPMs by pressing the throttle pedal. Once prepared, release the foot brake, allowing the car to initiate wheel spin.
Elevating the Intensity
Experiment with a peel-out maneuver. A peel-out involves spinning the wheels on the road before moving forward. Unlike burnouts, peel-outs are gentler on your car and can even occur unintentionally at stoplights if you accelerate too aggressively. To execute a peel-out:
- Engage the clutch while the car is in gear. Rev the engine and release the clutch abruptly to perform the peel-out.
Perform a donut maneuver. A donut is essentially a circular burnout. To execute a donut, locate a spacious area devoid of obstacles such as other vehicles or lampposts. Exercise caution as it's easy to lose control during a donut. Begin by driving in slow circles, then apply heavy throttle to induce rear tire slippage while maintaining steering input to execute the spinning donut.
Try a rollback burnout technique. Rollbacks involve executing a burnout on an incline, offering improved traction for underpowered cars. Here's how to perform a rollback burnout:
- Find a hill and shift the car into first gear. Depress the clutch and allow the car to roll backward slightly down the hill. Then, apply ample throttle and 'pop' the clutch to engage first gear and accelerate.
Utilize a line locker device. A line locker alters a car so that the brake pedal only affects the front brakes. It typically consists of a solenoid switch providing additional brake control from the driver's seat. Here's how to perform a burnout using a line locker:
- Engage the brakes and activate the line lock button. Upon releasing the brake pedal, the front brakes remain engaged while the rear brakes disengage, allowing the rear wheels to spin freely, producing smoke. Release the line lock button to disengage the front brakes and proceed forward.
- Similar to burnouts, the use of this device is often illegal and poses significant risks.
Insights
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Ensure proper awareness of your surroundings to avoid collisions.
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If the engine stalls, it indicates insufficient engine revs before releasing the clutch, or the vehicle lacks the power for a burnout.
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Inspect tire tread depth beforehand to prevent blowouts, as burnouts can quickly wear down tire rubber.
Caution
- Once again, note that burnouts are illegal and can result in traffic violations or more severe penalties in most jurisdictions.
- Absolutely do not attempt to engage the transmission in an automatic car by revving the engine in neutral and forcing it into gear. This action can lead to extensive damage to the transmission or drive shaft, resulting in costly repairs.
Essentials
- A sufficiently powerful car with appropriate gearing to overcome traction from the drive wheels.
- Proficiency in driving.
- Durable tires expendable for the task.
- A paved surface, avoiding sand, gravel, or grass.
