New Launching Aide Innovation
Mar 16, 2008 | 06:55 AM
#153
03whitegsr, being as I have actually competed at a Pro level in drag racing and won more than my share of races (along with 3 Championships) I feel I am able to comment to you. First off there aren't enough guys on here actually competing in NHRA/NOPI to make a bit of difference. I've seen so many ignorant *** comments about it knowing full well the cars that are being talked about are illegal in 50 other ways, it just makes me laugh. The V1 that works from your foot only is 100% legal.
Yes, once in again this idea can also be copied now that someone has layed it out and did the hard work. It's like 100's of idea and products we've released. Someone will copy it and do it cheaper, it will look like crap because the DIY job will be bent poorly, probably leak and will use an Ebay $1 selonoid.
The Staging brake is NOT easier to use than this and serves a completely different purpose. This device also still allows a staging brake to be used. This device will also greatly improve your reaction times as now you don't need to concentrate on just the right amount of slip for the clutch. Now you can hold your clutch to the floor and gas, when the light changes you simply side step the clutch. The reason 99% of people's reaction times suck using a clutch is they have to worry about letting the clutch out at a certain rate. This holds true for using a staging brake as well, you are pre-loading the driveline with the staging brake but still cannot just dump the clutch when the light turns green.
Yes, once in again this idea can also be copied now that someone has layed it out and did the hard work. It's like 100's of idea and products we've released. Someone will copy it and do it cheaper, it will look like crap because the DIY job will be bent poorly, probably leak and will use an Ebay $1 selonoid.
The Staging brake is NOT easier to use than this and serves a completely different purpose. This device also still allows a staging brake to be used. This device will also greatly improve your reaction times as now you don't need to concentrate on just the right amount of slip for the clutch. Now you can hold your clutch to the floor and gas, when the light changes you simply side step the clutch. The reason 99% of people's reaction times suck using a clutch is they have to worry about letting the clutch out at a certain rate. This holds true for using a staging brake as well, you are pre-loading the driveline with the staging brake but still cannot just dump the clutch when the light turns green.
Mar 16, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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First off there aren't enough guys on here actually competing in NHRA/NOPI to make a bit of difference. I've seen so many ignorant *** comments about it knowing full well the cars that are being talked about are illegal in 50 other ways, it just makes me laugh. The V1 that works from your foot only is 100% legal.
The gutted / mutalated 2400 lbs drag evos that I saw at the Shootout last summer of course would not be legal in any form of sanctioned organized racing what so ever
Somewaht hypocritical for those individuals to try and claim that this product is illegal which clearly it is not
Mar 16, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Yes, once in again this idea can also be copied now that someone has layed it out and did the hard work. It's like 100's of idea and products we've released. Someone will copy it and do it cheaper, it will look like crap because the DIY job will be bent poorly, probably leak and will use an Ebay $1 selonoid.
I am sure that there will be ebay copies as soon as we sort out all the small issues and get it produced.
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Mar 16, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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The Staging brake is NOT easier to use than this and serves a completely different purpose. This device also still allows a staging brake to be used. This device will also greatly improve your reaction times as now you don't need to concentrate on just the right amount of slip for the clutch. Now you can hold your clutch to the floor and gas, when the light changes you simply side step the clutch. The reason 99% of people's reaction times suck using a clutch is they have to worry about letting the clutch out at a certain rate. This holds true for using a staging brake as well, you are pre-loading the driveline with the staging brake but still cannot just dump the clutch when the light turns green.
This unit should be a device that operates seamlessly and invisiably simply to give the end use a perfect clutch slip every time. It simply automates and fine adjusts the perfect clutch slippage rate.
Mar 16, 2008 | 03:15 PM
#164
If the track conditions change there is always an adjustment that needs to be made, could be your driving style, launch rpm, tire pressure, 4 link/ladder bar adjustment, clutch adjustment. So yes, if the track is hooking exceptionally well you may be able to leave more aggressively, if it's really slick you may need more clutch slip.
I think once this is set up close it is going to take a very small adjustment in either direction to fine tune it. The initial adjustment should be what takes the longest.
I think once this is set up close it is going to take a very small adjustment in either direction to fine tune it. The initial adjustment should be what takes the longest.
Mar 16, 2008 | 03:59 PM
#165
This really will be a great product if all goes well.
For people that make comments about the price being too high and being able to build a similar unit for much less-
Do you understand how opportunity cost works?
Your time has value (possibly a direct dollar value). Your effort also has value (not necessarily a direct dollar value but most people are willing to pay for convenience).
If you bought all of the parts yourself you might end up spending less money sure. But how much time is it going to take you to do the planning, development, purchasing of the parts, setup and testing? It's not like you're gonna slap together the parts and they're gonna just work all of a sudden. How much effort will you exert? Will it be worth the small amount of money that you save? Most likely not.
That's why we have companies providing products and services. They are specialized and efficient in their field. So you are basically paying for their time, expertise and innovation on top of the cost of the materials.
In this case your cost is most likely lower by NOT doing it yourself.
For people that make comments about the price being too high and being able to build a similar unit for much less-
Do you understand how opportunity cost works?
Your time has value (possibly a direct dollar value). Your effort also has value (not necessarily a direct dollar value but most people are willing to pay for convenience).
If you bought all of the parts yourself you might end up spending less money sure. But how much time is it going to take you to do the planning, development, purchasing of the parts, setup and testing? It's not like you're gonna slap together the parts and they're gonna just work all of a sudden. How much effort will you exert? Will it be worth the small amount of money that you save? Most likely not.
That's why we have companies providing products and services. They are specialized and efficient in their field. So you are basically paying for their time, expertise and innovation on top of the cost of the materials.
In this case your cost is most likely lower by NOT doing it yourself.