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instigator500
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 Posted - 04/26/2007 : 7:00:07 PM
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First off i also would like to thank the entire NSDA staff for putting on a great race at primm. I also think that a special thanx should go out to dennis, al, larry, and all the other sponsors that have made all of this possible. besides great racing, you are creating great memories for my family and friends.Getting to the question, i noticed at the last race at soboba and also this race at primm,that if you werent the first one staged,i could not get my motor up fast enough on the brake before the tree dropped.I thought it was my old age,however,i talked with several other people that had the same problem.is there anything that can be done about that? I want to race down the track not in to get staged.these big cui engines take a second to get some rpms. p.s. did any one find and air tank?i was stupid and left it in the staging lanes sunday p.m. red,yellow coil hose,cp pistons sticker-i would sure like to have it back. thanx for all the great racing,see you in may!!
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Rattitude
Average Member
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 12:44:27 AM
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Hey Matt, Did you try that Bend Program yet?
( ALWAYS TO FAST )
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The Villian
Senior Member
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 02:43:14 AM
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Whats the deal? You up this late still tryin to figure out how to speed up that jeep?
Gettin r done without a "Blower"! |
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onemoretime7N
Senior Member
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 10:20:55 AM
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| I wonder if the 7 second rule could be put in place in the pro classes also. There is a car or two that like to stage last and take their time doing it. I put my second bulb on and brought the rpm's up and sat for a good 8-10 seconds with the rpm's up before the other car set their second light. It seemed like forever and noticed this particular car doing it every pass down the track. If someone wants to stage last, that is fine, but at least have the courtesy to do it in a timely manner. I think the 7 second rule would help out a litle bit. |
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hammerdownrt
Average Member
118 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 4:35:47 PM
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| That program will be looked into, to see if the delay is correct. After the second car stages, all four bulbs are lit, there should be a minimum delay of 7 tenths of a second, it is random from that time to over a second.As soon as the exact numbers are confirmed, we will post it. Right now Jody is picking bugs out of his teeth riding his harley!..Dennis |
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swag7741
Advanced Member
USA
664 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 4:52:23 PM
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C.A. STATED THAT THE LIGHTS WERE QUICK. BUT MAYBE HE IS JUST RUSTY AFTER DRIVING THE TE CAR FOR SO LONG.(1/2 SEC. REACTION TIME) LOL
GOOG LUCK NEXT TIME CHRIS.
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swag7741
Advanced Member
USA
664 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 4:53:40 PM
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Edited by - swag7741 on 04/28/2007 09:08:17 AM |
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The Villian
Senior Member
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 5:47:48 PM
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My complaint is the double bulbers. If the first guy double bulbs, that 7 tenths is a killer for the other driver to get the motor up on the brake. It would be nice if the computer could detect this and slow down dropping the tree. Some times a good, old fashion starter knows how to deal with those guy's.
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hammerdownrt
Average Member
118 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 7:17:31 PM
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| You need to put some ice in that cocktail. The double light staging of the first car has nothing to do with a 3 bulb system. The pro classes have a 13 second rule. If the first car runs in the lights and puts on both bulbs nothing happens. Once the second car puts on their first bulb, now you have 3 bulbs, which starts the 13 second auto start, you have 13 seconds to put your second bulb on. Then the auto start for the staging system starts, and there should be at least 7 tenths of a second delay or more before the tree is activated. It is random on the amount of delay. This part of the auto start will be looked at and made sure it is correct. Jody hurry back!..HAMMEREDDOWN |
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The Villian
Senior Member
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 7:47:36 PM
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Yep, The auto start is what I'm talking about. 7ths is allful fast. We be chillin!
Gettin r done without a "Blower"! |
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onemoretime7N
Senior Member
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 8:55:23 PM
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| I am talking about having three bulbs.. I didn't roll in and light both bulbs first. I put on my first bulb, the other car put its first bulb, then I put my second bulb, so that was three bulbs right??? If TF TA and TE can have it why not the pro classes??? |
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hammerdownrt
Average Member
118 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2007 : 11:31:34 AM
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| Yes that is 3 bulbs, so now the other car has 13 seconds to stage!From a racer point of view I agree, that is a long time. Jody will be back on Monday and start looking into this. I think it should be 7 seconds to go to 4 bulbs, and the delay for the lights to come down should be a minimum of 1 second to 1.5 seconds. I do not know if all that can be programmed. What we do not want, is to have cars racing into the lights, keep the race on the track...Dennis |
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J-fab
Senior Member
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Posted - 04/29/2007 : 6:07:19 PM
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Sorry for not responding sooner to this topic, But as Dennis stated I was in Laughlin for the annual bike rally. I am back, have all the bugs out of the teeth and ready to get back to work!  We will look into the amount of time the tree comes on. We have had a couple of other people ask this same question regarding a "quick tree". That time frame can be adjusted and we will look to see where it is now and what the standard time should be and let everyone know. As far as the 13 seconds once 3 bulbs are lit, that can be adjusted as well. We would like to keep that time near there for the bracket classes as the standard is 10 seconds (NHRA). Let us look into these concerns and I will get back here as soon as I have that info.
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hammerdownrt
Average Member
118 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 8:12:13 PM
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| Good to see Jody back! For those of you who don't know Jody is a professional racer and his knowledge of bracket racing is why he is so valuable to the NSDA. I am hoping a pat on the back will knock the bugs out of the teeth...Dennis |
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dcmtrsprts
Average Member
USA
56 Posts |
 Posted - 04/29/2007 : 8:45:30 PM
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 I would like to give Jody and the rest of the NSDA a pat on the back. Hind sight is always 20-20 there have been many issues and concerns. I believe that many if not all of these have been addressed. Like with anything in life you cannot please everybody, but I believe they are doing their best to make the majority happy. They do listen! I thank them for that and will continue to support the NSDA. And that's my 2 cents. P.S. for what it's worth ? |
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CityFiedToo
Senior Member
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 9:47:20 PM
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A Biker and a Drag Racer Jody i knew there was something i liked about you HD1 Forever !!!!!!
P.S. Wheres the Pro3 results and who won the Closest to the Dail-in and the Best Reaction.
Live To Ride, Ride To Live
I don't need to Win or be Fast i just need to have FUN !!!! |
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