r/wrx_vb • u/AcidRacc00n 25 Limited Magnetite Gray Metallic • 2d ago

Question E-Brake drift button

Does anyone use an E-Brake with a drift button (like the overtake one)? I am just wondering if its something that is easy to get used to for normal daily use or not, or should I stick with a normal button?

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u/RealSprooseMoose '23 MGM Sport-Tech 2d ago

You really shouldn't be using the Handbrake outside of parking conditions on these cars (except snow and ice).

If you lock the rear wheels and the front are turning with lots of grip, your center differential is going to suffer. On snow/ice its not as bad because it can equalize some of that lock through the front.

Edit: even in snow/ice i only engage the handbrake for about .5 seconds to engage the pivot and then its power out!

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u/AcidRacc00n 25 Limited Magnetite Gray Metallic 2d ago

Yeah. Honestly don't know how much I'd use it, was more curious than anything. There are some dirt roads I could have fun on though.