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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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S430L Black 20" Rims 50% Tint
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Hey all! I'm new here, I joined after reading some great info on fitting an aftermarket sub to a Bose audio system.

I drive a 99 S430L, its black with tinted windows and 20" wheels, I love it . I'm away from home at the minute on an internship, but I'll pics up when I get home in August.

Anyway, this might seem like a really stupid question, but I've been driving manuals all my life (I live in the UK) and have no idea how to wheelspin it! Anyone feel like enlightening me?
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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Power braking.

Left foot on the brake. Right foot feathering the gas to about 1200 RPM. Then let off the brake and hear the squeal.

Don't go too crazy on the gas or you'll blow your torque converter.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Bleach the tires
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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hehe let me drive it and i'll show you !

Do as RedBud said. IF you have room, turn the wheel, spin a donut then correct by countersterring and go straight off into the distrance doing a fat burnout.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Thanks for the replies, can't wait to get home and try it now, I'm hoping for a lot of smoke haha!
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