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    Handbrake turn?

    Is it possible in 8 due to the quattro system?



    Have anyone tried it?

    Its something I've always wondered
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    Re: Handbrake turn?

    The rear calipers that the hand brake operate are not powerful enough to lock up the rear end to initiate a slide. - I've tried and it doesn't work, even in gravel.

    On the flip side, the hand brake on my RS6 just locks up all four wheels.
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    Re: Handbrake turn?

    So it doesn't rip the drive chain apart then?

    can soon sort those brakes out
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    Re: Handbrake turn?

    drive chain?
    These are cars, not bikes...

    And no, doesn't mess with the drive train at all.
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    Re: Handbrake turn?

    Quote Originally Posted by KfabR8 View Post
    I've tried and it doesn't work, even in gravel.
    Now I am really sorry I never got that ride at RA last year.
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    Re: Handbrake turn?

    Quote Originally Posted by KfabR8 View Post
    drive chain?
    These are cars, not bikes...

    And no, doesn't mess with the drive train at all.
    Thats because I've been ordering bits for my new intense bike

    and could decide on a chain they was on my mind.

    Cool I might give it ago.
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    Re: Handbrake turn?

    Quote Originally Posted by SteveR View Post
    Now I am really sorry I never got that ride at RA last year.
    LOL! desperado and MNGolfer and I will be there August 5-9. I won't be in the turbo, but you can have a ride. - personally, you'd be better off riding with desperado, he has a lot more track time than I.
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    Re: Handbrake turn?

    Since we're throwing compliments around : Having just re-read and posted in the RA thread, it sounds like KfabR8 has more inate skill than I do! It seems like I have to work all the time to overcome the habits picked up over four decades of street driving!
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