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Old 04-20-2008, 11:35 PM
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Default grand prix gxp can this car do a burnout?

cross post from another forum, but i thought you folks might be interested.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEAQgt6dGLU














oh yeah, these things have traction control dont they?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thdyXsaJmNM

but yeah, i got some new tires that in my opinion put those potenzas to shame, they are federal ss595 drift tires and cost a little more than half the oems.
i had to plus size the rears from 225/50/18 to 235/50/18 but other than that, smooth sailing.

i showed up at the tire place and they jokingly asked if id want to eliminate the rest of tires behind their shop, i happily agreed and asked if they would film
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bouncing off rev limiter = bad, but other than that, pretty damn sweet
Old 04-20-2008, 11:41 PM
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it wasnt redlining at all....they have minor protection even after traction is turned off.

aftermath

my new tires
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ohhhhhh, ok... I was wondering why it was cutting off so early... Those new tires look awesome. Drift tires, eh? Ever consider Mashimoto ZX tires?
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haha, booo, i had to google that one
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test drove one the other day at the local pontiac dealers' tent sale.. ******* FAAAAAAAAST
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I shed a brief tear for your transmission...

otherwise!
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That was an awesome burnout! Be safe and keep it to a minimum, though.
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yeah, that warranty is a nice thing......well see if she holds up at the track this weekend
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at least both wheels were spinning!
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