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    1. #1
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      Trailblazer SS doing donuts???

      I got an AWD Trailblazer SS that is Bone stock..
      I was wondering if it will do donuts on wet pavement with out flipping over??

      Anyone done it???

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      Flip? I doubt it, but set up a video camera, let'r rip and let us all see what you can do!
      Tom Koontz

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      use bleach Typhoons don't flip over when they do donuts. I wouldn't think the TBSS has that much higher of a center of gravity. You could always check the TBSS boards or performancetrucks.net to see what other say just in case it's a major no no. I say major no no because these trucks are known to have a transmission issue.
      Trey

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      1979 WS6 Trans Am stock LT1/T56 drive train out of my Formula. BMW M-parallel rims. C5/C6 brakes

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      This one sounds like its got a charger on it but it didnt flip over http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9uGBE5EV8Q
      Nick

      '67 Chevelle 350/th350..... soon to be all aluminum 5.3
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      AWD might make it a little tough to do donuts.

      Scot
      86 Monte SS



    6. #6
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      Did you ever see the mythbusters where they tried to flip the bus going 60 around a sharp corner? I think you will be ok.
      Ryan
      1969 X11 Camaro- Peelin paint, rust, the whole works

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      If a honda element won't flip, a trailblazer surely won't.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDfnq...eature=related
      Ryan
      1969 X11 Camaro- Peelin paint, rust, the whole works

    8. #8
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      You can be the first. Turn the wheel full lock and let er rip!
      Jason

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      Quote Originally Posted by Samckitt View Post
      AWD might make it a little tough to do donuts.
      Quote Originally Posted by JayR View Post
      You can be the first. Turn the wheel full lock and let er rip!
      I guess no one read my previous post and watched the video

      Quote Originally Posted by alowerlevel View Post
      This one sounds like its got a charger on it but it didnt flip over http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9uGBE5EV8Q
      Nick

      '67 Chevelle 350/th350..... soon to be all aluminum 5.3
      '73 Chevelle 4.8/th350

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      It wont flip, that truck pulls .88g's on a skid pad. You would have to flick that thing around real good to get into some kind of trouble.
      Jon Rasmussen
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      Did you notice the maroon one is turbo. 10.30's at the track pretty badass. It won't flip if you getem spinning but awd hmmm?

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      Is yours AWD or 2WD?

      Quote Originally Posted by WS6 View Post
      use bleach Typhoons don't flip over when they do donuts. I wouldn't think the TBSS has that much higher of a center of gravity. You could always check the TBSS boards or performancetrucks.net to see what other say just in case it's a major no no. I say major no no because these trucks are known to have a transmission issue.
      Heh... had a Syclone a few years back. Never tried donuts but had the front propshaft out for awhile and boy was that FUN!

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      Ours is a 2wd, and I can't even get it to spin out. I tried to power brake to get it started with TC off and it just bogs down. I'm sure the computer is not allowing the throttle by wire to move...
      1969 Camaro..getting closer to being done..I think
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      Yea i had an srt8 jeep for a while and when it was wet that thing would definitely do some donuts.

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      I know a guy with a stroked TBSS and he has many other mods. He probably has 8K in that motor and he has been into the high 11's. I don't think he would have any problems doing a few donuts. He has coilovers too, but even without those, I don't think the center of gravity is that high for an SS.
      I have an I6 TB and can't even break the tires loose. I got the ECM tweaked and it woke up a bit but had some issues and had to send it back. I am awaiting the newly tuned ECM. I had to have my Tranny rebuilt already. No towing, I take it pretty easy on the car and it went on me at 50K miles. I think the truck weighs too much for a 4L60E. That would be my concern as that seems to be the breaking point.
      Stephen

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      I'm gonna bet that the electronics are going to keep you from having much fun.
      Matt
      1965 Pontiac GTO – Spotts 421 Tripower | TKO600 | 3.90s | Vintage AC | Baers | Hotchkis/SPC/BMR Suspension | Intro Vistas | BFG KDW Redlines | 06 GTO Seats

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      Quote Originally Posted by PT Goat View Post
      I'm gonna bet that the electronics are going to keep you from having much fun.

      This is true.... BUT there is a stabilitrak button under the shifter. You have to hold the button for 5-10 seconds to turn it off. Once it is off turn the wheel hard right put your right foot all the way to the floor and enjoy. It doesn't need wet pavement it will do it just fine on dry.

      I didn't even know they had this "stabilitrak" button. My friend was telling me about it, and I told him "nope this one doesn't have it". He said to feel around under the shift knob. Sure enough it was there. You can't even see it sitting in the drivers seat.

      Jason Mitchell
      1969 Camaro @ Dutchboys




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