Donuts in wet
02-15-2005, 08:32 PM
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Donuts in wet How bad is it to spin donuts in the wet on fairly smooth even pavement ? I usually dont tach over 4000 RPMS or hold it there for long at all normally about 3000... Is this realllly abusing my car ? Im on stock 10 bolt btw 
lol. ill only rarely do donuts on dry, only when a video is being made. wet is also fun for drifting as well... 
02-15-2005, 10:09 PM
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When I bought my Z the salesman said not to spin the tires past 60mph. He said the wheels would break off. I dunno if he is right or not it might be a bunch of BS.
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02-15-2005, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2_wacko
When I bought my Z the salesman said not to spin the tires past 60mph. He said the wheels would break off. I dunno if he is right or not it might be a bunch of BS.
02-15-2005, 10:42 PM
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i think mine have spun past that without my car going near that. salesmen do't know what they are talking about in my experience. wet=little wear, dry=wear on tires and rear suspension
02-15-2005, 10:45 PM
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The wear (besides on the tires), comes if the tires hook or begin to hook...That is where the wear comis into play. I did once break a motor mount when I wheel hopped a front drive car on wet pavement though.......DOH!
02-15-2005, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2_wacko
When I bought my Z the salesman said not to spin the tires past 60mph. He said the wheels would break off. I dunno if he is right or not it might be a bunch of BS.
I dont know which one is dumber....him for saying it or you for half way believing it.
02-17-2005, 03:06 PM
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How bad is it to spin donuts in the wet on fairly smooth even pavement ? I usually dont tach over 4000 RPMS or hold it there for long at all normally about 3000... Is this realllly abusing my car ? Im on stock 10 bolt btw
10 bolt wear is unavoidable. However I doubt you'll have a problem under those conditions.
Only donuts i've done was on dry pavement sometimes banging the limiter while I have it pulled down into 2nd
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02-18-2005, 12:39 AM
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well, its not that bad on the ps pump...just dont turn the wheel all the way until it stops. theres no need for that. and as for changing gears...you shouldnt have to if youre doing donuts...i keep it in first and just feather the gas..
02-18-2005, 12:48 PM
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I would like to see a tire rolling along after someone started spining in the rain, getting on the highway. If they come off they will go a long way. Next time it rains stay away from the ls1 on the on ramps.