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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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compression lock up

just wondering if compression lock up is bad or not (when oyu do it on purpous (sp)?

its good fun to drive with your rear wheels next to someones open window, downshift and drop the clutch so the tires squeel
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:24 AM
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I do it sometimes when i am braking really hard for a corner and dowshifting.....

tha back end tends to get a bit 'happy'... LOL

it is fun huh!

i dont think it is bad for the car....... not exactly sure though!

cheers,
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 06:35 AM
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I would think that it would be the hardest on the clutch or the rear end itslef. Other than that, I have also done it and yes it is fun lol.
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