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Old 01-03-2012, 01:55 PM
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The sprayer would loosen up the rear end for quick u-turns. I often have to do u-turns on rallies.
Then you should have practice.

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It would be great because three point turns are a hassle on narrow roads. Other cars I have owned, have had hand brakes capable of locking up the rear wheels for the same purpose.
Every car can do this - even a VW Bug.

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I would use also the handbrake on an autocross course to u-turn around a pylon quickly.
...and loose 1-2 seconds. This works only in Hollywood. Hand brake turns are for front or all wheel drive vehicles. Looks good in Red Bull videos but does not gain speed nor places.

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The Jag brakes on my Cobra does not have the capability to lock the tires, however. On rainy days, I can quickly spin the Cobra's rear end around with a quick clutch pop and not hurt anything. I am thinking the water sprayer would allow the same thing on dry roads.
Not really - lot's of water 1-2 gallon per tire at 1 foot. If the drift is 20 feet you looking at up to 40 gallon water...

Besides that, if you have so bad brakes - you should not drive that car.
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