Robert Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I leave mine in drive & put the handbrake on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardharmon Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Be careful when you leave it in drive with the handbrake on, before adjusting my handbrake, the AC used to make the car jump forwards when it engaged. Personally I only take it out of drive at the lights if I have been braking heavily, as I recall you’re not supposed to keep the foot brake on if the discs are very hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraman Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I leave it in drive with the handbrake on...the Supra is blinding enough without adding in the brake lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 keep foot brake on ,anticipate lights, build revs to 3600 let off foot brake and floor it, for a blistering take off.I was under the impression that a stock auto Supra won't rev beyond 2000rpm in 'Drive' unless the wheels are spinning. Certainly my RZ won't. JB told me this was perfectly normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I really couldn't care about the rear brake lights glare so leave it in drive, unless like posted above I've been braking hard prior to stopping. I pay my road tax and pay way to much on fuel to give a damn about other road users complaining about my brake lights. plus they wont be able to catch me up once lights on green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toms Supra Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 Be careful when you leave it in drive with the handbrake on, before adjusting my handbrake, the AC used to make the car jump forwards when it engaged. lol! damn a/c compressor are such power suckers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I expect if you were taking a driving test and stopped at lights, put the handbrake on and left it in drive, they'd fail you. If your foot is on the brake, you are still in control of the car. Any driving instructors/examiners out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I was under the impression that a stock auto Supra won't rev beyond 2000rpm in 'Drive' unless the wheels are spinning. Certainly my RZ won't. JB told me this was perfectly normal. As I recall on a stock TC in first 2400 was about the limit. Unless my original TC was not stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 If you sit with the foot brake, you have the risk of warping the disks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 If you sit with the foot brake, you have the risk of warping the disks. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Why? because a hot disc can't cool evenly if it's got a brake pad clamped to either side of it. The main section of the disc that's exposed to the air will cool more quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 because a hot disc can't cool evenly if it's got a brake pad clamped to either side of it. The main section of the disc that's exposed to the air will cool more quickly. Hmmmm..........can see the theory but don't go on that idea much myself. Has this been proven? The heat generated under hard use will dissipate quickly, although the disc will still be hot. May be an issue if you had the discs (and pads) very hot under very heavy braking, then stopped and sat there with the brakes on for a preiod of time. How often do you do that though (waits for everyone to say 'I do'). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hmmmm..........can see the theory but don't go on that idea much myself. Has this been proven? Yes mate, quite a few times. Admittedly it's usually been in the pits after a hard track session or after a couple of high speed to zero motorway adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Yes mate, quite a few times. Admittedly it's usually been in the pits after a hard track session or after a couple of high speed to zero motorway adventures. I'll let you off then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hey dont knock us BMW drivers lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I'll let you off then PHEW !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.