A very silly thought came to me this evening

[nowster]

Not that I've ever done one, or am ever likely to, but this evening as I was putting on the electric handbrake I wondered if it would physically be possible to do a handbrake turn in a Mk4 Jazz.

[Steve_M]

No not really, above a fairly low speed if you pull the handbrake switch the car will apply all 4 wheels hydraulic brakes in a full ABS controlled stop, only when the vehicle is travelling low speed will it apply the rear wheel parking brake motors.

[ColinB]

Nor can you follow the bad guys at night with the lights off.

[Lord Voltermore]

I dont think you can ,  although I have never tried in the jazz.
I think the police regard the technique as not being in proper control of the vehicle. Same as doing wheelies on a motorbike.

 But I must admit I have used the technique a few times  in other cars, at slow speed in controlled conditions  - ie empty road and if it goes wrong it doesnt matter.   Its quite useful in  snow  to be able to deliberately skid the rear end of the car round slightly , releasing the brake when the car is pointing in the right direction .It can save  having to shunt backwards and forwards  in slippery conditions to make a tight turn.     Its fun too, but takes practice.  Of course I wouldnt use the skills learned to do the same on loose gravel etc .     

One of those skills, which like double declutching,or even being able to drive a manual car ,  is being consigned to the history books. The youngsters of today dont know what they are missing   

[5thcivic]

Lost skills - bumping a car with stuck starter motor, then whacking the motor with a hammer to get it started?

[Jazzik]

...and what about this noble handicraft?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF_cSiPN5do

[davejazz]

Not that I've ever done one, or am ever likely to, but this evening as I was putting on the electric handbrake I wondered if it would physically be possible to do a handbrake turn in a Mk4 Jazz.

Any more talk like that, and it’s back to the care home with you !🤨🤨🤨🤨

[Lord Voltermore]

...and what about this noble handicraft?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF_cSiPN5do

Ah , starting handles. Done it many times on other cars.  Usually easier than that. 

Often hit a starter motor with a hammer, pot of mustard in the radiator to cure a leak,  etc.  Happy days.

Lots of money saving tips appearing recently where I think  " But I've always done that .How wasteful  have you been that  you  need to be told?  "      

[madasafish]

In1934 the Vintage Sports Car Club was started as modern cars were deemed too sophisticated.

Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

[nowster]

Not that I've ever done one, or am ever likely to, but this evening as I was putting on the electric handbrake I wondered if it would physically be possible to do a handbrake turn in a Mk4 Jazz.

Any more talk like that, and it’s back to the care home with you !

The nurses are stealing my petrol again!!!

[tfw7]

Nor can you follow the bad guys at night with the lights off.

good point!!
I suppose you could hold the stalk in the off position, but somewhat awkward!

[5thcivic]

I always thought it was egg white in a radiator to cure a leak? 

[plasma]

I always thought it was egg white in a radiator to cure a leak? 

Yes I thought the same


Plasma

[Lord Voltermore]

Mustard is the vegan option          Just checked and these days they seem to suggest  egg, or black pepper. But Mustard  has definitely been suggested in the past.   I have used it and it works as a temporary fix.  Possibly it works a bit too well and causes clogging.