How to Make a Car Spin
Drive straight at approximately 50 km/h (30 mph) if on pavement., Remove your right foot from the throttle sharply., Turn the steering wheel sharply in the desired direction. , Pull the handbrake a moment after the beginning of the steering., Step...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Drive straight at approximately 50 km/h (30 mph) if on pavement.
On dirt you want to go about half that, preferably in 2nd gear with full throttle. -
Step 2: Remove your right foot from the throttle sharply.
On an automatic transmission lightly touch the brake with your left foot, while keeping the right foot over the throttle. ,, Hold the safety button with your thumb at the same time.
Continue steering until your steering wheel is locked.
This is much easier on cars equipped with power steering, as you have to steer using only one hand. , This is perceived as a moment of weightlessness. , If you release the handbrake first, your car will stop spinning and start turning normally, possibly hitting the curb or driving off the road! -
Step 3: Turn the steering wheel sharply in the desired direction.
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Step 4: Pull the handbrake a moment after the beginning of the steering.
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Step 5: Step on the gas as soon as the tail slides.
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Step 6: Straighten the wheel and release the handbrake when you wish to exit the spin.
Detailed Guide
On dirt you want to go about half that, preferably in 2nd gear with full throttle.
On an automatic transmission lightly touch the brake with your left foot, while keeping the right foot over the throttle. ,, Hold the safety button with your thumb at the same time.
Continue steering until your steering wheel is locked.
This is much easier on cars equipped with power steering, as you have to steer using only one hand. , This is perceived as a moment of weightlessness. , If you release the handbrake first, your car will stop spinning and start turning normally, possibly hitting the curb or driving off the road!
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