RT help

Ron Gusack · 04-01-2015, 03:45 PM

I'm foot braking in a 6.50 index class that uses a .400 tree. My staging procedure is this, I get the R's to my launch rpm, wait for the opponent to light the top bulb, roll all the way until the top bulb goes out and a millisecond later the yellows come on. My lights vary and were been mostly bad at the end of last season. Would a 2 step make my RT's any better or is a trans brake in my future?

Mike Pearson · 04-01-2015, 04:15 PM

two step and trans brake will be required to be competitive in that type of racing

Keith 944 · 04-01-2015, 04:23 PM

x2 footbraking a .400 tree would be difficult to say the least, do they allow deep staging? (some do) if so do it!
You could try the "slow roll method" or bump in, but we all know this is more inconsistent and affects et. If you plan to continue to run this .4 tree I would suggest getting the fastest pro tree brake you can find. good luck

jmcarter · 04-01-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

two step and trans brake will be required to be competitive in that type of racing

X2. Especially if it's in reality a .370 tree, plus others will just decide they aren't going to stage first and when you're up on the converter you may be getting in trouble with inconsistent staging depth. Campaign for a .500 tree or bite the bullet.

Ron Gusack · 04-01-2015, 07:31 PM

So a 2 step by itself won't make RT's quicker? I do deep stage every run. I wait for him to pre-stage and then I roll in deep in one motion.

rod butcher · 04-01-2015, 07:56 PM

2 step will hurt reaction time. Pro tree trans brake a must.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 04-02-2015, 08:48 AM

smaller diameter front tires and less front end travel,more air in slicks and air front up as tight as you can,wider rear wheels with same tire you have now are things that can help if they are changes you can make
I would say pro brake,wide open against converter,no 2 step.
Mike Taylor 3601

04-01-2015, 03:45 PM	#1
Ron Gusack Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 244 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	RT help I'm foot braking in a 6.50 index class that uses a .400 tree. My staging procedure is this, I get the R's to my launch rpm, wait for the opponent to light the top bulb, roll all the way until the top bulb goes out and a millisecond later the yellows come on. My lights vary and were been mostly bad at the end of last season. Would a 2 step make my RT's any better or is a trans brake in my future?

04-01-2015, 04:15 PM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,446 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: RT help two step and trans brake will be required to be competitive in that type of racing __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,193 Likes: 1,160 Liked 1,877 Times in 577 Posts	Re: RT help x2 footbraking a .400 tree would be difficult to say the least, do they allow deep staging? (some do) if so do it! You could try the "slow roll method" or bump in, but we all know this is more inconsistent and affects et. If you plan to continue to run this .4 tree I would suggest getting the fastest pro tree brake you can find. good luck __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

04-01-2015, 07:31 PM	#5
Ron Gusack Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 244 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: RT help So a 2 step by itself won't make RT's quicker? I do deep stage every run. I wait for him to pre-stage and then I roll in deep in one motion.

04-01-2015, 07:56 PM	#6
rod butcher Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 252 Likes: 302 Liked 132 Times in 27 Posts	Re: RT help 2 step will hurt reaction time. Pro tree trans brake a must.

04-02-2015, 08:48 AM	#7
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,371 Likes: 352 Liked 304 Times in 102 Posts	Re: RT help smaller diameter front tires and less front end travel,more air in slicks and air front up as tight as you can,wider rear wheels with same tire you have now are things that can help if they are changes you can make I would say pro brake,wide open against converter,no 2 step. Mike Taylor 3601 Last edited by Mike Taylor 3601; 04-02-2015 at 08:49 AM. Reason: addition