Miata Mailing List: August 1996, Message #142
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   From: Allan 
Subject: Re: Hand-brake turns
   Date: Fri, 2 Aug 1996 08:51:58 -0400

At 21:49 1-08-96 -0400, Fletcher wrote:

>Its just a way of getting the rear wheels to lock up and slide sideways.   
>Actually, my MX-5 doesnt do it very well, either there is not enough   
>leverage in the system to get the rears to lock up, or my brakes are   
>sub-standard. Can any body else comment on their ability to do this?
>

You will need some momentum to execute a 180 degree U-turn within the width
of the road (of-road off-road please) so second gear is fine.
At the turning point, tug the steering wheel hard to the right and pull hard
on the handbrake. The rear wheels will lock up and the tail will will snap
around. If you panic and hit the brakes, the car will stop mid-pivot and
slide. If you've judged speed and surface correctly it will stop when you
are facing the way you came.

Beginners Tip

Put your hands on the wheel at 7 o'clock. Accelerate untill you've enough
speed to spin, dip the clutch and rev up before pulling the handbrake. Pull
it and before the car stops turning, dump the clutch.

Now all of you go out and do it while I stock up on Dunlop and Yokohama
shares  : )

Next week : donuts, burnouts and driving on two wheels.

Inspired by Performance Car magazine

Allan (feeling a bit boy-racerish)
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