Inconsistent reaction times

SmBlkFord · 10-10-2012, 08:10 PM

I am having problems with consistency ,Car is stopped as soon as the bulb is on (same place every time) I practice daily in car with an estimated rollout value , The problem I am having is that my reaction times are varying way too much at the track , it`s not the driver , not this time , lol , there is something going on with the car . I have looked into the transbrake , button issues ect. Tires and 60` times are good too. I have been leaning towards the fact that I have too much travel in the front end (5inches) Is it possible that this could be my problem ?

Greg Hill · 10-10-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SmBlkFord

I am having problems with consistency ,Car is stopped as soon as the bulb is on (same place every time) I practice daily in car with an estimated rollout value , The problem I am having is that my reaction times are varying way too much at the track , it`s not the driver , not this time , lol , there is something going on with the car . I have looked into the transbrake , button issues ect. Tires and 60` times are good too. I have been leaning towards the fact that I have too much travel in the front end (5inches) Is it possible that this could be my problem ?

How old are you?

Ed Wright · 10-10-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Hill

How old are you?

Ha!!

Lew Silverman · 10-11-2012, 12:46 AM

Any different at night?

Lew

SmBlkFord · 10-11-2012, 08:44 PM

Just figured I would ask , never mind , would rather not deal with f#*# trash anyway ! Hey I will see ya at da track !

SmBlkFord · 10-11-2012, 09:54 PM

Hey,Greg,Ed,Lew , you never answered my question ????? Whens the next meet ???????

Ed Wright · 10-11-2012, 10:23 PM

It's always easier on the practice tree. No distractions. Older makes it worse.

SmBlkFord · 10-11-2012, 10:31 PM

Thanks Ed , Was curios if more travel would affect consistency ? seems like dragsters are more consisntent , due to the fact that they have no or little front suspension movement ? Anybody ???

Lew Silverman · 10-11-2012, 11:38 PM

Wasn't being disrespectful, I've just noticed that as we get older OUR reaction times get inconsistent, especially at night when we react to light differently.

Lew

Ed Wright · 10-12-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SmBlkFord

Thanks Ed , Was curios if more travel would affect consistency ? seems like dragsters are more consisntent , due to the fact that they have no or little front suspension movement ? Anybody ???

One of the things I adjust for different conditions is front end travel. I can't tell it makes any difference in reaction time consistency. Seems more driver-to-driver. Some guys are just better. I'm not one of them.

10-10-2012, 08:10 PM	#1
SmBlkFord Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bensonhurst Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Inconsistent reaction times I am having problems with consistency ,Car is stopped as soon as the bulb is on (same place every time) I practice daily in car with an estimated rollout value , The problem I am having is that my reaction times are varying way too much at the track , it`s not the driver , not this time , lol , there is something going on with the car . I have looked into the transbrake , button issues ect. Tires and 60` times are good too. I have been leaning towards the fact that I have too much travel in the front end (5inches) Is it possible that this could be my problem ?

10-11-2012, 12:46 AM	#4
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Inconsistent reaction times Any different at night? Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

10-11-2012, 08:44 PM	#5
SmBlkFord Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bensonhurst Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Inconsistent reaction times Just figured I would ask , never mind , would rather not deal with f#*# trash anyway ! Hey I will see ya at da track !

10-11-2012, 09:54 PM	#6
SmBlkFord Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bensonhurst Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Inconsistent reaction times Hey,Greg,Ed,Lew , you never answered my question ????? Whens the next meet ???????

10-11-2012, 10:23 PM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Inconsistent reaction times It's always easier on the practice tree. No distractions. Older makes it worse. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

10-11-2012, 10:31 PM	#8
SmBlkFord Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bensonhurst Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Inconsistent reaction times Thanks Ed , Was curios if more travel would affect consistency ? seems like dragsters are more consisntent , due to the fact that they have no or little front suspension movement ? Anybody ???

10-11-2012, 11:38 PM	#9
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Inconsistent reaction times Wasn't being disrespectful, I've just noticed that as we get older OUR reaction times get inconsistent, especially at night when we react to light differently. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA