How to Do a Brake Stand
A brake stand wastes gas, puts unnecessary wear on your tires and brakes and, in the long run, costs you money. But it can be a fun trick to do in your car, especially in front of friends. The rebellious kid in all of us loves a little noise and smoke for a few moments. However, only attempt a brake stand in an open area away from other vehicles and people.
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Instructions
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Turn off your car's traction control or stability control function if the vehicle is so equipped.
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Engage your car's sport transmission mode if the vehicle so so equipped. The majority of vehicles do not have different transmission settings, but some high-end vehicles do.
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Press the brake pedal to the floor of the car with your left foot and hold it there.
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Press the gas pedal to the floor with your right foot until the engine is revving between 4,000 and 5,000 revolutions per minute.
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Release the brake with your left foot. Your tires will spin and smoke before finally catching the pavement and propelling the car forward.
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Tips & Warnings
To make your tires smoke more, drive through a puddle or spray them with water before attempting the brake stand.
Because your car's back end can quickly jump from side to side once you release the brake, never do a brake stand when people are standing near your vehicle.
When revving your engine, be sure to keep the tachometer's needle under the red warning line.
References
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