Reaction Time Problems

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by njk53

What methods can I use to slow my reaction time (RT) down. I think I am cutting a good light but, I am consistantly red-lighting by -0.02. When I try to slow myself down, I am so late (.14 RT) I am beat before I leave.
I have tried letting air out of the front tires which helped a bit but not enough. Will reducing my launch RPM help? Any advise?

Oh been there, done that: Assuming you stage the same way each and every time(shallow) and that you stage straight.

I block the tree now with the visor, seems to help most of the time....for the driver part

Other things that work but not always it depends upon how your car is leaving:

Car related: Try one at a time if they seem rational at all:

Lower launch rpm by just a tad
rear tire pressure reduce a bit, are we using radials, or bias plias cars reaction time is affected.
Add some weight to the car
Add some suspension travel for the car
Bigger front tire
take some timing out
might try a different launch engine temp.....car reacts differently at 120 degrees versus 150.
Aircleaner.....with a rocket ship like the gremlin....its good for.02-3 by itself.....2-.3 in the entire run though.

Driver:

close one eye
polarized sunglass attachment
Move seat back
Brake pressure gauge...have one and and figure out what pressure you leave at and go red.....then add a couple of hundred pounds.....

You can still go red blocking the tree....especially if you creep.

Eric