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How to Do Donuts

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:11

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Spinning donuts with your car is a great way to leave rubber on the pavement and show off to your friends. Donuts can only be done properly in a small light car, otherwise, your car will not spin. While donuts can be dangerous and they can put some wear and tear on your tires, they can also be done safely. Take the proper precautions, practice often, and master the skill. Soon you will be on your way to spinning donuts!

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Using a Rear-Wheel-Drive Car

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Put your car into first gear. This method only works for cars that have a manual transmission, as you will need to use the clutch. Pull the gear shift, either next to your steering wheel or your right leg, and shift it to first gear. Then gradually press on the accelerator and drive forward slowly. As your car picks up some speed (15-20 mph) begin to turn your steering wheel in the direction you want your donut to go. Note: this step is not about making the donut, but about positioning your car so that you are ready to do so.^{[1] X Research source}^{[2] X Research source}
- Only turn your steering wheel 45 degrees while making one slow, large circle with your car.
- Continue making the large circle a few times while you get used to how your car feels and the way it turns.
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Turn your steering wheel so you tighten the circle. It is important that this step and the following step be done one right after another, fairly quickly. Continue to press gradually on your accelerator. Turn your steering wheel so that it is positioned somewhere between a 45-90-degree angle (in the same direction as before). As you are turning the steering wheel, press all the way down on your clutch and engage your hand brake.^{[3] X Research source}^{[4] X Research source}
- Your car's rear wheels will begin to lock up as your car begins to skid.
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It is important that this step and the previous step be done one right after another, fairly quickly. As your car's rear wheels lock, and your car begins to skid, floor the accelerator. At the same time you are flooring your accelerator, you should also release both the clutch and the hand brake. If you have enough speed, your car should now begin to spin and perform a donut.^{[5] X Research source}^{[6] X Research source}
After you have completed between one to two donuts, bring your car back to normal speed by lifting up on the accelerator. As you are slowing down, begin to turn your wheel back to the straightforward position. You will want to aim your car in the direction of an open space of blacktop. After you have the car under control, press on the clutch and shift your car back into the park.^{[7] X Research source}^{[8] X Research source}^{[9] X Research source}

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Doing Regular Donuts with a Front-Wheel-Drive Car

Shift into first gear if your car has a manual transmission. Go into hill-climbing gear if your car has an automatic transmission. The gear shift is located either next to your steering wheel or your right leg. As you are shifting your car into gear, turn your steering wheel completely in one direction.^{[10] X Research source}

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Floor the accelerator and your car should begin to turn in one direction. As the car is sliding, yank the hand brake to begin the rear-wheel slide.^{[11] X Research source}

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To keep the car spinning and gliding on the rear wheels, you will have to continuously press on the accelerator and lift the hand brake. After you have done so once, let off the accelerator slightly, and let the hand brake go. When your car begins to lose power, and therefore some of the spin, press on the throttle again, and lift the hand brake.^{[12] X Research source}

Be careful not to rev your engine too much in first gear. If you do this more than 5-6 times it can start to damage your engine.

To stop the donuts, simply let off the accelerator slightly, while jerking your steering wheel back to the center position.

Press on the clutch and brake as you shift back into the park.

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Doing Reverse Donuts with a Front-Wheel-Drive Car

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This method only works with cars that have a manual transmission as you will need to use the clutch. Start by turning your steering wheel in one direction. As you do this, shift your car into reverse. The gear shift should be located either next to your steering wheel or right leg.^{[13] X Research source}

First press the clutch. As you do this, floor the accelerator. Once the accelerator is floored, let up from the clutch. Your car will begin to lurch backwards, as the front wheels begin to lose grip and start to slide. The front will start to rotate around the back wheels.^{[14] X Research source}

Back off the throttle slightly. Hold the accelerator at a constant, medium-strength position.

After your car begins to slide on the back wheels, jerk your steering wheel all the way to the opposite direction. The donuts that are produced will generate severe pressure against your body (lateral G force).^{[15] X Research source}

Once you have completed the donuts, bring your steering wheel back to the center position and lower the accelerator down so you are at around 20 mph. You may have to jerk the wheel slightly back and forth to maintain control of the car.
Press down on the clutch and brake as you shift your car back into the park.

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Taking the Necessary Safety Precautions

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This is key, otherwise, the tires might lock up and not spin properly. Put your key in the ignition, and turn to start your car. While your car is still in park, turn off the traction control. There is generally a button on the left or right side of the steering wheel allowing you to disable traction control. See your owner's manual if there is no such button.^{[16] X Research source}^{[17] X Research source}^{[18] X Research source}

Do not turn off the traction control before you start your car. The default setting for traction control is "ON." This means that the traction control will turn on after the ignition starts.

A light is likely to appear on your dashboard above your steering wheel calling your attention to the fact that traction control has been turned off. Do not worry about this light, as it will disappear once you finish spinning the donuts, and turn the traction control back on.

Step 2 Find a clear open space to spin donuts.

The surface of the space should ideally be blacktop rather than grass or dirt. It is best to spin donuts on a barren parking lot, or back road. Make sure that you have enough space, not just for your car, but for when it begins to spin in circles. You should also make sure that the surrounding space does not have any houses, trees, or other obstructions.

Though you can also do donuts in snowy areas, avoid icy or slick areas as these can present a safety hazard.

You do not want to spin donuts with tires that are already worn down, and/or need replacing. To check the tread, perform the "penny test." Take a penny and place it in one of the tire's tread ribs. Make sure Lincoln's head is facing down. If the tread rib covers the entire head, you have enough tread on your tire to safely spin donuts.^{[19] X Research source}

If the head is more than halfway showing, you should think about replacing your tires. You can either do this yourself by purchasing tires online or visiting your nearest car care professional.

Make sure that your oil has been recently changed. You should also change your power steering and brake fluids. These are critically important, as spinning donuts put a tremendous amount of pressure on your car. You need to make sure it is in top shape before you take it out. Please visit your nearest car care professional or use the following links to change your car's fluids:

How to Change the Oil in Your Car
How to Flush Power Steering Fluid
How to Refill Brake Fluid
You should also perform an overall check on your car's mechanical components. Check your engine, transmission, muffler, etc. to make sure they are in tip-top shape. Visit: How to Do a Maintenance Inspection for Your Car.

Step 5 Bring some friends along with you.

Generally speaking, spinning donuts is safe. However, in case of an emergency, you should always have people on standby. This could be a couple of friends or relatives who are willing to go out with you. Have them stand far away from where you are spinning donuts. This way there is no chance that they can get hurt, and therefore, will be able to call someone in case of an emergency.

Make sure your phone is charged before you go out, as well as your friends' phones.
Have your local sheriff's office and emergency personnel phone numbers on hand in the event of an emergency.

Warnings

Do not attempt any driving tricks like these after drinking, even if you just drank a little.

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Only experienced drivers should attempt donuts.

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NEVER attempt donuts in a crowded area, such as a crowded parking lot.

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