can't spin tires? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

kcaz007 · 05-29-2003, 12:36 AM

I am not able to spin my tires, even at a launch of 4000rpms. I bought the car a few weeks ago, the clutch is stiff, and doesn't slip... should i be able to spin the tires launching with almost no mods (intake/boost control @ 13.5)?

Nappy TT · 05-29-2003, 12:40 AM

haha.... AWD blues.

be happy you cant spin your tires man... traction = much better launches and speed.

I can chirp dry and spin in the rain.... But why the hell would you want to???? Unless you hate your tires and drivetran

91vr4n00maxima · 05-29-2003, 01:10 AM

keep doing shit like that and it will be new parts time for you.

if you want to spin tires go buy a 3rd gen camaro.

edit: sorry if i came off as a prick....but personally im sick of all the ricers asking me to do a burnout for them.

DjMonnie · 05-29-2003, 03:03 AM

LMAO steve...I'm feelin u on that though.

kcaz007: "crappy" K&N filter?...

kcaz007 · 05-29-2003, 10:07 AM

haha, no, i don't want to be able to, but if everyone else can, I do want to be able to, i'm not sure if i'm running as strong as I should be. I sometimes hear that people have a little spin off the line, etc... so i was worried that my car wasn't running right.

Just making sure that nobody else can with these mods.

Oh yea, and the K&N---its crappy b/c its an imitation.

ifithas2be · 05-29-2003, 10:12 AM

I used to try to do that all the time.... Then 1 transmission later i dont even drag race.

~justin

Lord Warlock · 05-29-2003, 10:40 AM

The goal of fast cars is traction, not spinning tires. Normally, a stock TT car will not spin tires even with a 4k launch. (I've tried a few times) Mine didn't spin with a 4500-5000 rpm launch. It seems if you want to do a 4 wheel burnout (not sure why) you'll need to launch at 5500-6500.

If your friends are impressed by burnouts go watch the mustangs waste their rubber, or Camaros or Firebirds. Rear wheel drive cars spin alot easier than an awd system.

I won't preach too much, first thing I did after getting the mustang GT recently was to lay some rubber down, since it had been 9 years without a burnout driving the Stealth TT. Only time I got the tires to spin on the TT was on a wet road, and the front tires gripped, rear tires spun, car went straight out into road blocking both lanes....then front tires spun and rear tires gripped (wheels were cut hard to left) and car jumped to the left and ended up with front wheels sitting in the ditch on the side of the road. Learned a valuable lesson, the TT will not be a car to enjoy going sideways on wet roads with, nor will it ever be a crowd pleaser for burnouts. But it will make you grin from ear to ear when you launch on a wet road racing someone and you get traction and the opponent is sitting still spinning his tires.

Doing burnouts on the TT is a great way to break expensive parts and send your car to the shop for a 2k repair bill or more. Learn to live without the burnouts, the car is much faster than those cars that can do burnouts. Be above them.

Lord Warlock

Malice · 05-29-2003, 11:03 AM

Heavy AWD car = no burnouts without having serious power mods.

If your opinion of "everybody" are the few 500hp+ cars on the board that are able to break the tires loose for a second and possibly chirp second, then I think you need a crash course in what an AWD car is all about.

Not trying ot be a prick, but buy a car based on performance, not on burnouts.

tonygold · 05-29-2003, 11:10 AM

i thought this was going to be some type of joke tread!

Now im mad that i didnt get to laugh...well guess im off to the lounge boards.

Thrashpipe · 05-18-2008, 08:46 PM

I know this is a 5 years later reply, but oh well. very nicely put you guys! if you want a tire shredder buy RWD. if you want smiles, get out there and win!

05-29-2003, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
kcaz007 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NY baby! Trader Rating: (11)	can't spin tires? I am not able to spin my tires, even at a launch of 4000rpms. I bought the car a few weeks ago, the clutch is stiff, and doesn't slip... should i be able to spin the tires launching with almost no mods (intake/boost control @ 13.5)? __________________ 1999 vr4 15g's, 660cc's, EManage, Dual Feed +Dual Pumps, FMIC, minor weight reductions, Full DN dual exhaust...no cats or pre's, UR flywheel + 'stupid clutch' installed by Pampena Motorsports. 320awhp @ 9.5lbs. Tuning to come.

05-29-2003, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nappy TT napalm death Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: san diego-humboldt Trader Rating: (3)	haha.... AWD blues. be happy you cant spin your tires man... traction = much better launches and speed. I can chirp dry and spin in the rain.... But why the hell would you want to???? Unless you hate your tires and drivetran __________________ team insomniacs #16 1991 Stealth TT, 13g's, dsm IC's, 450 CC's, Blitz DDBOV, melton downpipe, Pivot Turbo Timer, Hellatech groundwire kit, Redtop ultima battery, bradi rotors, Intrax springs, TEC front swaybar MSW 17" 45' wheels sound: 10" jl w3,kenwood amp

05-29-2003, 01:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
91vr4n00maxima est. sept, 2000 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: vancouver, wa Drives: slow 97 VR4 Trader Rating: (17)	keep doing shit like that and it will be new parts time for you. if you want to spin tires go buy a 3rd gen camaro. edit: sorry if i came off as a prick....but personally im sick of all the ricers asking me to do a burnout for them. __________________ 97 VR4 12.417@111.16 9b time. full weight almost BPU 95 mark viii. 14.35@98 03 cobra vert. 4 mods=118mph traps 91 stealth TT. td05 18G, heads/cams, 3000lbs

05-29-2003, 03:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
DjMonnie 3si member #1623 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Florida Drives: Honda Trader Rating: (5)	LMAO steve...I'm feelin u on that though. kcaz007: "crappy" K&N filter?... __________________ AIM: GTOtwinturbo92 Modded '92 JDM (RHD) GTO Twin turbo: R.I.P.

05-29-2003, 10:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
ifithas2be 3SNY President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Island Drives: 91 VR4 Trader Rating: (2)	hmm I used to try to do that all the time.... Then 1 transmission later i dont even drag race. ~justin __________________ 3000GT STEALTH CLUB of NEW YORK

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05-29-2003, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
kcaz007 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NY baby! Trader Rating: (11)	haha, no, i don't want to be able to, but if everyone else can, I do want to be able to, i'm not sure if i'm running as strong as I should be. I sometimes hear that people have a little spin off the line, etc... so i was worried that my car wasn't running right. Just making sure that nobody else can with these mods. Oh yea, and the K&N---its crappy b/c its an imitation.

05-29-2003, 10:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lord Warlock Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville FL Drives: 2004 SVT Cobra,91TT Trader Rating: (10)	The goal of fast cars is traction, not spinning tires. Normally, a stock TT car will not spin tires even with a 4k launch. (I've tried a few times) Mine didn't spin with a 4500-5000 rpm launch. It seems if you want to do a 4 wheel burnout (not sure why) you'll need to launch at 5500-6500. If your friends are impressed by burnouts go watch the mustangs waste their rubber, or Camaros or Firebirds. Rear wheel drive cars spin alot easier than an awd system. I won't preach too much, first thing I did after getting the mustang GT recently was to lay some rubber down, since it had been 9 years without a burnout driving the Stealth TT. Only time I got the tires to spin on the TT was on a wet road, and the front tires gripped, rear tires spun, car went straight out into road blocking both lanes....then front tires spun and rear tires gripped (wheels were cut hard to left) and car jumped to the left and ended up with front wheels sitting in the ditch on the side of the road. Learned a valuable lesson, the TT will not be a car to enjoy going sideways on wet roads with, nor will it ever be a crowd pleaser for burnouts. But it will make you grin from ear to ear when you launch on a wet road racing someone and you get traction and the opponent is sitting still spinning his tires. Doing burnouts on the TT is a great way to break expensive parts and send your car to the shop for a 2k repair bill or more. Learn to live without the burnouts, the car is much faster than those cars that can do burnouts. Be above them. Lord Warlock

05-29-2003, 11:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Malice God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Trader Rating: (1)	Heavy AWD car = no burnouts without having serious power mods. If your opinion of "everybody" are the few 500hp+ cars on the board that are able to break the tires loose for a second and possibly chirp second, then I think you need a crash course in what an AWD car is all about. Not trying ot be a prick, but buy a car based on performance, not on burnouts.

05-29-2003, 11:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
tonygold Verified Seller Join Date: May 2001 Location: -TEXAS- Trader Rating: (34)	i thought this was going to be some type of joke tread! Now im mad that i didnt get to laugh...well guess im off to the lounge boards. __________________ The Vette guys want a Viper and the Viper guys want a Supra and the Supra guys want a Z06 and the Z06 guys want a 911 Turbo and all of them really just wish they had bought a 3000GT VR4 and called it done -IPSjeff 2003-5 ??COLOR?? Benz E55 AMG --- (Future Daliy Driver--still searching) 2003 Maroon Mazda 6 --- Daliy Driver #1 (soon to be sold) 1994 Forrest Green 3.5L Stealth RT --- Auto --- Daliy Driver #2 (soon to be sold) 1992 Forrest Green 3.5L Stealth TT DR 900's (AKA TBD) 1994 Jade Green Supra TT SP77 (AKA The Russian Rocket) ~~1994 Yellow Stealth TT SOLD~~ ~~1991 Uhhh Brown? Eagle Summit --- SOLD~~ ~~1986 Old n Dirty Buick Cutlass Supreme --- SOLD~~ ~~1991 White Stealth TT--- SOLD~~ ~~1995 Red Mitsu 3000GT --- SOLD My 1st car~~

05-18-2008, 08:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Thrashpipe New User - Please be kind Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gaylord , Mi Drives: 95 3kgt, 98 Eldorado Trader Rating: (0)	Re: can't spin tires? I know this is a 5 years later reply, but oh well. very nicely put you guys! if you want a tire shredder buy RWD. if you want smiles, get out there and win!