keeping straight in the burnout box

[Chief11885]

I am wondering what can i do to keep my car straight when i do a burnout. i have a full spool so i have no idea what i need to do to fix it thanks.

 

[t5montecarlo]

different tire heights? different air pressures?

 

[Chief11885]

air pressure it the same so it might be the wieght. But is there a way that you can get around that because i have seen guys do burnouts and there car stays straight the whole time.

 

[1980PontiacWagon]

Is it the rear end just swinging out or do you do a rolling burn out and the car just pulls to one side? Also what car is it?

 

[t5montecarlo]

good point. If swinging out, perhaps one front brake is not holding as well as the other.

 

[Chief11885]

it is swinging out so the brake might be possible. i have been thinking of getting some after market front calipers. Good point, it is an 81 elcamino

 

[1980PontiacWagon]

Yeah. Your elco is already light in the rear and can be prone to not staying in place..do you have line lock?

 

[Chief11885]

no i don't have a line lock. You might be right to with it being light in the back. thanks

 

[Hitman]

If they won't sit in the water, usually there's a preload issue that needs addressed.

When you start your burnout, do it like you mean it and get it up on the tire too

 

[gman415]

When I've worked the starting line, I've noticed some cars if they cross the water with one tire will do this. (one tire wet, one not wet)