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    Does doing a burnout do any damage to my car?
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    Yes, if done for too long your car can overheat. The transmission and clutch can overheat. If you have an automatic and you're holding the brake for too long, it will wear out. And those 60,000-mile tires you spent so much on: for every twenty seconds of tire burning, you've just worn them down 20,000 miles.
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    Can I spin or do burnout in a car with automatic transmission?
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    Yes. The best way to do it is the following: put the car into Drive, hold the foot brake, build the revs then release the foot brake. How much power the car has and the quality of the tires will determine how good the burnout is.
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    Can I do a burnout with a FWD car?
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    Yes. Press the clutch in all the way, rev it high, then pop the clutch while in first gear.
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    How do I spin the tires of a car while stationary with both a manual and automatic?
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    In a manual, rev to bout 3500 rpm with the clutch on the floor, then let go of the clutch completely. In an automatic, hold your foot on the break while you rev your engine.
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    How can I drift an automatic car like Mercedes Benz?
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    Lock the car in a gear (for instance, on the gear selector, there should be a position that says 1 or 2), turn gradually, release the accelerator, depress the accelerator fully and the car should drift.
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    How do I learn how to drive at 15?
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    Depending on your city laws, you can get a apprentice permit. However, in most places, the age for driving usually starts at 16, so you really do need to check your local laws. In some countries, it is legal for minors to drive on private property, such as on farms, which can be a great way to learn initially, without traffic hassles.
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    Can a 2014 Corolla with an automatic transmission and FWD do a burnout?
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    Yes, it can. Put the car in drive, hold down the brake pedal firmly, build up the revs and release the brake pedal.
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    What is the minimum horsepower a car must have to perform a burnout?
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    If the engine is anything better than a stock 4-cylinder, you can probably burn out. However, there are too many variables for an accurate, generic answer. Vehicle weight, tire compound, and whether the car is FWD, RWD, or AWD are huge factors. Additionally, wheel horsepower (WHP) is the number that matters most for any performance question, and often isn't fully known by an owner without a dyno pull.
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    Can I do a burnout with a 50 horse power car?
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    Yes, although HP isn't the only thing that matters. There is car weight, what kind of tires you have, and the torque to consider as well.
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    Can I do burnouts in a 100 HP car?
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    Yes. Horsepower is not a determining factor.
  • Question
    Can I burnout or spin a TATA Xenon?
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    You could in theory, but I wouldn't recommend trying it.
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    Can I drift in any car?
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    You can only drift a rear wheel drive car or all wheel drive car. You will also need a decent amount of horsepower, but you definitely don't need a huge amount.
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    How do I do a burnout with a manual transmission?
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    Put the car in the lowest forward gear, floor the gas while holding the brake and then release the brake.
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    How can I do a 720 drift?
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    Go really fast and turn the wheel hard. Don't turn too hard or else you will flip over.
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    I have a 2016 Honda Civic coupe automatic FWD. Would I be able to do a burnout?
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    No because it's not RWD or AWD. In order for it to be able to do a burnout it has to be one of the two, and not FWD.
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    How can I do a stationary burnout in a manual?
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    As soon as you let off the clutch, pull the brake and you will lock your front wheels so you won't move.
  • Question
    Why is my car stalling when I pop the clutch, after trying many different things to stop it from happening?
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    Make sure you're giving your car enough rev to support the pop when you release the clutch. Not enough rev will result in the car stalling. If this still doesn't work, try releasing your clutch slower.
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    What should I do if the handbrake alone doesn't stop the car?
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    You probably need to tighten your handbrake. Alternatively, wet the driving surface. Water tends to work well in most circumstances.
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    Can I do it in a truck?
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    Yes, but it is a little harder to do because they are heavy. Make sure you have a high powered engine.
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    Can I spin a 525 BMW auto?
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    Yes, most cars are easily capable of burnouts. You just have to learn your car and the appropriate way to attempt one without overheating the engine or transmission.
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    What is the reason a manual would tell me to release the clutch while the wheels are spinning if the brake is supposed to be on until that point?
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    Your wheels won't be spinning if the clutch is down. It'll just get the engine revs up. Once you release the clutch, the wheels will lock into the high revs and start spinning very fast, so either have the handbrake on to hold out that spin, or dump the clutch and you'll peel out.
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    Can I do a burnout in an 800cc or 1900cc car?
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    Yes. A 1900cc car will do a better job thanks to the higher engine power, but the 800cc will work fine too if you do the burnout on loose sand or grass.
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    Can I do a burnout in an AWD car?
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    Yes, though it may be more difficult it is still possible. With traction from all tires , the amount of traction is greater, making it harder to complete an AWD burnout.
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    In what kind of cars can I do a burnout?
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    Any car that has at least 2 cylinders, anything above that is not necessary but it is recommended.
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    What kind of cars can I do a burnout in?
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    Typically, a rear-wheel drive with lots of horsepower. Also, you want a manual transmission.
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    Can I do a burnout in a Nissan rogue SV 2017 I think its a 4 cylinder?
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    No. Most SUVs either have AWD or FWD, and doing it in an SUV is definitely weird. Stick shift is also needed for a good burnout.
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    How can I drift in Corolla 2014 manual 1300 cc?
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    Unfortunately, you will not be able to drift that car because it is front-wheel drive.
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    Can I do a burnout with a 4th generation Honda Prelude with a manual transmission?
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    Pull your E-Brake up and press on the gas pedal. That applies to all FWD cars.
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    Can I drift with a Lexus rx300?
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    Depends if you have a standard transmission or not. If it is a standard, the put the gas pedal to the floor when going around a corner. Make sure that you are in a gear that will allow you to spin the tires.
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    Is all the smoke generated during burnout from the tires spinning?
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    Yes, unless you do it wrong; then your transmission will start to smoke.
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