Are Burnouts Bad?

[Gaby2010]

Hey I just got my S2000 a few months ago and i am just sort of feeling out right now and i love it :D but i just wanna know if burning out does any damage to the car. Please let me know.

Thanks,
Gaby

[JonBoy]

It certainly can. For one, if you don't quite achieve a burnout the first time (ie, you don't really spin your wheels), you'll have put quite a heavy shock on your drivetrain. That's rough on your clutch, transmission, and differential. Additionally, if you get a lot of wheel hop, that is definitely not good for your differential. Either way, you'll be putting some sort of a shock load on the drivetrain.

Is there a particular reason you want to do a burnout?

[rioyellows2k]

I don't think they're good, and it's not that easy with an S2000. You can spin the wheels, but f you're looking to fill the lot with smoke it's not as simple as dumping the clutch and standing on the brake.

I've done it in one of the S2000's I no longer own when it was time for some new Rears.

[1st07inOH]

It certainly can. For one, if you don't quite achieve a burnout the first time (ie, you don't really spin your wheels), you'll have put quite a heavy shock on your drivetrain. That's rough on your clutch, transmission, and differential. Additionally, if you get a lot of wheel hop, that is definitely not good for your differential. Either way, you'll be putting some sort of a shock load on the drivetrain.

Is there a particular reason you want to do a burnout?

Umm cause it's fun! Is there any other reason?

Disclaimer, this statement is not intended in any way to endorse the abuse of such a fine automobile, I myself have never dropped the clutch, burned the tires, or inhaled.... This message is approved by 1st07...

[rioyellows2k]

I prefer doughnuts to burnouts.

[SondraS2k]

The S2000's known weak point is the differential, which will shatter under that kind of abuse (I should know, my brother blew a hole in his when his gave up). If you enjoy replacing differentials at a cost of about $4k per replacement, burn baby burn!

[Doctor Mugen]

if you got money to burn and don't mind replacing parts/tires, have at it! :D

[repiv]

Burn outs are a very risky proposition. And with any risky proposition, so many things can go wrong and when compounded by most driver's total lack of knowledge of how to do it right and how to take care of the car if that's how you treat it, increases the chances of severe damage exponentially. If you are going to do it, you need to understand the dynamics of the parts of the car involved and to understand that, you need to understand the characteristics of those parts. Subsequent to this, you then need to know what you must do to safeguard those parts. Done right, burn outs can result in minimal wear and tear. And no, I'm not going to tell you how to do it or what you need to know. The risk is too high.

[s2k_at_17]

Burn outs are a very risky proposition. And with any risky proposition, so many things can go wrong and when compounded by most driver's total lack of knowledge of how to do it right and how to take care of the car if that's how you treat it, increases the chances of severe damage exponentially. If you are going to do it, you need to understand the dynamics of the parts of the car involved and to understand that, you need to understand the characteristics of those parts. Subsequent to this, you then need to know what you must do to safeguard those parts. Done right, burn outs can result in minimal wear and tear. And no, I'm not going to tell you how to do it or what you need to know. The risk is too high.

what if its in dirt, snow, water(wet pavemnt)??? is it still as risky??

what about powerslides/ drifting???

[s2kobsessed]

what if its in dirt, snow, water(wet pavemnt)??? is it still as risky??

what about powerslides/ drifting???

oh yea buddy, I do fishtails on wet grass all the time. no shock to the drivetrain because the surface is so slippery.

[s2k_at_17]

oh yea buddy, I do fishtails on wet grass all the time. no shock to the drivetrain because the surface is so slippery.

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

:rofl:

thats what i was thinking......it just happends so naturally :laugh:

[bimdub]

oh yea buddy, I do fishtails on wet grass all the time. no shock to the drivetrain because the surface is so slippery.

I used to do that......back in the day......it was great....until I hit a headstone.....:sad:

[repiv]

what if its in dirt, snow, water(wet pavemnt)??? is it still as risky??

what about powerslides/ drifting???
OK, there's certain things that we, as intelligent living creatures, should be able to use our own deductive reasoning to figure out. This is one of them. If you just think about your question, you should be able to come up with an answer on your own.

[s2k_at_17]

OK, there's certain things that we, as intelligent living creatures, should be able to use our own deductive reasoning to figure out. This is one of them. If you just think about your question, you should be able to come up with an answer on your own.

well that wasnt a very nice answer ,now was it...

i would rather be safe then sorry

[drobbins]

OK, there's certain things that we, as intelligent living creatures, should be able to use our own deductive reasoning to figure out. This is one of them. If you just think about your question, you should be able to come up with an answer on your own.

OK, but what about when you're driving in peanut butter or four-inch deep Jello? :confused: Is it OK to do burn-outs then?

[repiv]

well that wasnt a very nice answer ,now was it...

i would rather be safe then sorry

There wasn't anything NOT nice about my answer. A math teacher once told me ......................
If I just tell you the answer, you learn nothing and just get lazy. If you stop and think about it and work at it, you will never forget it and you will have grown just a little wiser and little smarter.

If you actually thought that was unkind, then you need more help than anyone here can ever give you. I answer all kinds of questions on this forum. Most of them are a simple lack of knowledge. I don't mind providing that knowledge. However, when the answer is right in front of you and the question is still asked, I do you no favours by just telling you. Learn to be less lazy and learn to think for yourself. If I thought you were stupid, I would just post up the answer. I hope you aren't stupid, right?

[s2k_at_17]

There wasn't anything NOT nice about my answer. A math teacher once told me ......................
If I just tell you the answer, you learn nothing and just get lazy. If you stop and think about it and work at it, you will never forget it and you will have grown just a little wiser and little smarter.

If you actually thought that was unkind, then you need more help than anyone here can ever give you. I answer all kinds of questions on this forum. Most of them are a simple lack of knowledge. I don't mind providing that knowledge. However, when the answer is right in front of you and the question is still asked, I do you no favours by just telling you. Learn to be less lazy and learn to think for yourself. If I thought you were stupid, I would just post up the answer. I hope you aren't stupid, right?

so, why then did you answer this post in the first place....why didnt you just sit back and let him mess up his car???

and YES i figured that i know the answer to my question but i would rather ask to be on the safe side SO THAT i dont end up messing this up..

i didnt think the answer was unkind, i just thought i was rude the way that you said it, and yes i know you answer TONS of question on here (i know ive asked you a couple myself) and we think you for it.

i just want to know how my question is SO much different then any other "lack of knowledge"

[repiv]

I'm not going to continue this any further. Go back and read what you've asked. I'll let others tell you why I'm quiting this one. I'm sure it's painfully obvious to others.

[s2k_at_17]

I'm not going to continue this any further. Go back and read what you've asked. I'll let others tell you why I'm quiting this one. I'm sure it's painfully obvious to others.

ok :think:

[SondraS2k]

I used to do that......back in the day......it was great....until I hit a headstone.....:sad:

OMG, I think I just squirted Coke out of my nose... :lol:

[bimdub]

yeah the cemetery has the best grass......

and even I was once a disrespectful young punk.....

sorry about the coke coming out of your nose though......

[Greg Stevens]

Cemeteries and golf courses are the best. In a pinch, baseball fields work well, too.

(don't ask me how I know this)

[bimdub]

you think like I do...:rofl:

[Gaby2010]

Oh. well thank you :) i was just wondering because my boyfriend has a mustang and he does them all the time and it is fine. And i was just wondering :)

Thanks,
Gaby

[repiv]

Oh. well thank you :) i was just wondering because my boyfriend has a mustang and he does them all the time and it is fine. And i was just wondering :)

Thanks,
Gaby

A mustang has a huge (comparitively speaking) rear diff. Additionally, the Mustang rear diff takes a considerably larger volume of fluid than the S2000. Don't be fooled into thinking that the Mustang diff is bulletproof. The Dodge Viper has one of the largest rear diffs on any car sold in N. America and they have been known to grenade if abused enough. Like I said before, it's a matter of understanding the mechanics of the car and how to take car of it. In some cases, luck also comes into play.

[desmo4]

Pour a bottle of Clorox on the the street and light up the rear tires in it. Then get out check book.

Jonathan

[Gaby2010]

Oh. So it sort of matters what car it is? Because his is a 2000 and it still runs great.

[s2kx2]

A MUSTANG ? ... That explains so much Oh. well thank you :) i was just wondering because my boyfriend has a mustang and he does them all the time and it is fine. And i was just wondering :)

Thanks,
Gaby