Is This Crazy?

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Originally Posted by RallySnake

In one of the other topics, one of our illustrious cohorts wrote this:
"If you want to do burn out to impress the friends, add a water kit and bars to spray the rear tires and help save the drive train."

I have often thought about installing a water sprayer for the rear tires. This is the first time I have ever heard of anyone else suggesting it. I even bought a whole windshield washer system from a junkyard, but have never gotten around to installing it. Has anyone done this?

The sprayer would loosen up the rear end for quick u-turns. I often have to do u-turns on rallies. 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. I would use also the handbrake on an autocross course to u-turn around a pylon quickly. 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.

The big danger, of course, is accidentally triggering the system at speed. I am thinking a covered toggle switch might be good. Adding an interlock that would prevent engagement in anything but first gear would be better. It may be crazy, but also a lot of fun!

Nothings crazy when it comes to having fun in these fantastic hot rods.Our car comes around too easy with street tires,good thing cause with racing tires would have to be going a lot faster.Have fun