Spinning the tires in a GT with manual tranny
03-06-2007, 09:33 PM
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Spinning the tires in a GT with manual tranny
ok dumb question I know but like some of you may have seen in my other posts, I just got my GT after driving around in a 97 altima for 4 years (had an 87 cougar prior to that). Both were autos
So is it just a matter of put it in first, bring it up to 5k rpm and take foot off clutch? edit: and if that's what it is -- isn't that stressful for the clutch / tranny?
I thought someone said something about a brake line that locks the front tires in place, and that it's standard on the GT's, specifically for spinning the tires to warm them up before a race, can anyone fill me in on that?
Thanks all
So is it just a matter of put it in first, bring it up to 5k rpm and take foot off clutch? edit: and if that's what it is -- isn't that stressful for the clutch / tranny?
I thought someone said something about a brake line that locks the front tires in place, and that it's standard on the GT's, specifically for spinning the tires to warm them up before a race, can anyone fill me in on that?
Thanks all
03-06-2007, 09:43 PM
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RE: Spinning the tires in a GT with manual tranny
I dont have a GT, but some of it still applies
yes
yes
that is true, I have seen a bunch of them for sale
i dont think that is true
So is it just a matter of put it in first, bring it up to 5k rpm and take foot off clutch?
edit: and if that's what it is -- isn't that stressful for the clutch / tranny?
a brake line that locks the front tires in place
it's standard on the GT's
03-07-2007, 02:19 AM
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RE: Spinning the tires in a GT with manual tranny
I'm actually having a problem with fuel injection I think. When ever I get on it I hit second and there is a hesitation before it takes off....I'm not really sure what it is but it stops short of a pop under the hood inside the engine. Almost like the start of a backfire but it hasn't. I'm about to get it looked at. It rips pretty good in first. I just don't think I get good burns with 18' tires....Could just be me....
03-07-2007, 02:50 AM
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RE: Spinning the tires in a GT with manual tranny
These cars have a serious lag on acceleration when you first get it. After you get your tune you wont have to rev it up to 3,4,or 5 grand to smoke'm. Just come off the clutch and nail it.....no matter if the tcs is on or off. Enjoy!!