OK so I never tried to do this in my 05 before but yesterday I tried to do a burnout and the ECU cuts timing so much that the car can't even do a burn out. My 04 loaner did a burnout no problem, is this a change in the ECU programming for the 05 Sedans?

 

Did you take the VDC off?

 

I assume both are autos. Since my baby daughter could do a burnout with a stick.

If anything, the 05 should be easier to do a burnout. It's tranny ecu programming is much more aggressive than the older sedans. It's probably grippier tires on the 05s. Brake torque and you should be able to get them loose.

BTW. Dave B said he can do a decent burnout but he was on his stock Turanzas. I'm running the coupe 19 RE050s. MUCH grippier tire. I can only manage a small burnout/chirp.

 

If you are trying to hold the brake and do a burn-out it won't work, even if you turn off the VDC. In order to do that you need to pull the ABS fuse or disable the ABS system.

 

Yes, it's an auto... and I am trying to hold the break and burn out, worked on the 04 loaner but a no go with my 05. And yes the VDC is off obviously...

 

Have you actually tried this??

 

Hmm, I just did a short brake burnout Sat (06 5AT). Didn't have a problem. You just have to make sure the VDC is off. I only burned for a few seconds before releasing the brake. Buddy of mine wanted to see me do it as I left his house.

 

Why would you want to do a burnout on your own car? I understanding doing it on a loaner. Are you trying to wear out your stock tires before getting new ones?

 

I didn't buy a 280 HP sports sedan that gets 20mpg to baby it around all the time... not like im trying to burn out all the time.

 

You have to put it into 2nd gear. In 2nd the ABS system is disengaged.

 

I have tried this many times. The car will burn out for a second and then it cuts throttle. If you pull the fuse you can burn all you want.

 

Amen!

 

Yes, my rear tires are about out so I want to have some fun.

It is also nice to be able to do a long burnout before you make a 1/4 run.

 

Thanks. I hope this also works with the yaw sensor disable. That way we wouldn't lose our brake lights.

 

Brake lights still work.