Powerbrake
08-25-2010 | 04:56 PM
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Powerbrake
Has anybody Powerbraked their Infiniti G37 Auto? I recently seen a guy at a car show do it, Is it bad on the car??
08-26-2010 | 12:49 AM
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I wouldn't do it all the time but it is fine to do occasionally at the strip. All car mags test automatics using this method....
08-26-2010 | 12:57 AM
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Do the rear brakes lock up when you hit the pedal? If so isn't it bad on brake system?
08-26-2010 | 01:40 AM
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If you don't mind me asking, what is a powerbreak?
08-26-2010 | 01:45 AM
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When you hold the brakes and punch the throttle... Essentially to help do a good burn out..
08-26-2010 | 01:59 AM
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Yes it's bad on the brakes and drivetrain.
08-26-2010 | 02:00 AM
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i believe it puts a lot of stress on the transmission but as long as you dont do it often I dont see it doing real damage.
08-26-2010 | 02:07 AM
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Wow, well I probably wont do that to mine....
08-26-2010 | 10:34 AM
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08-26-2010 | 01:20 PM
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Just get an MT
08-27-2010 | 12:45 AM
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^^^LOL! Powerbraking is the best way to get a good run in an auto tranny. It just loads the torque converter which is designed for such loads. It doesn't hurt anything. And a big
to the guy that said it is for doing burnouts. Jeez...
08-27-2010 | 12:45 AM
to the guy that said it is for doing burnouts. Jeez...