Okay, so the other day I decided I wanted to try doing a burnout with my front-wheel-drive car. Here’s how it went down:
Finding the Right Spot
First things first, I needed to find a safe, open area. I wasn’t about to do this on a public road or anywhere near people or other cars. I ended up using this big, empty parking lot behind an abandoned warehouse. It wasn’t exactly scenic, but it did the job. Plenty of space, and nobody around to bother or get bothered.
Getting Ready
I made sure my car was in decent shape. I’m no mechanic, but I checked the tire pressure and made sure there weren’t any obvious issues. My car’s an older model, so I’m used to giving it a once-over before I do anything too crazy.
- Checked tire pressure
- Ensured sufficient fuel
The Burnout
Okay, here’s where the fun started. I put the car in drive, then with my left foot, I slammed on the brakes. Hard. Like, really pressed *, with my right foot, I floored the gas pedal. The engine roared, and the front tires started spinning like mad.
Smoke City!
The tires started smoking almost immediately. It was a thick, white cloud, and it smelled pretty strongly of burning rubber. I held it for a few seconds, just enough to get a good show going, I held the steering wheel straight.
Easing Off
After maybe 5-10 seconds (it felt longer, to be honest), I slowly started to ease off the gas pedal. At the same time, I gradually released the brake. I did this smoothly to avoid any sudden jerks or loss of control. I wanted the car to roll forward gently as the tires stopped spinning.
Checking Things Out
Once I stopped, I put the car in park and got out to take a look. There were some serious black marks on the pavement, and my tires were definitely warmer than before. I gave them a quick check to make sure there were no major chunks missing or anything, I wanted to ensure safe driving conditions back home.
Wrap Up
It was pretty fun, and a bit nerve-wracking, to be honest. I wouldn’t recommend doing it all the time, since it’s obviously not great for your tires or your car in general, but it was a cool experience. I’d probably only do it again in a similarly isolated place, and definitely not on my daily driver.
