Any trans brake, line lock wiring gurus?
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Any trans brake, line lock wiring gurus?
Im trying to wire my trans brake into my line lock to control roll when Im on the trans brake/2 step. yea, I know its not suppose to roll, if the trans is built right. Im trying to put together a diagram to help me out a little better. Can any experienced racers in here tell me if this will work. What im NOT trying to do is release the trans brake and have the front tires lock up. Thanks for any help.
#4
Yea I've heard that before also. But if I was running a delay box, they have a spot for a line-lock hookup. I'm trying to do the same, but don't run box classes and don't want to run a relay. My car may not be moving at all, but I like to be certain. A half inch more or less can be the difference of a red/green light when your dialed on kill. I know its not exactly safe. But what is in drag racing?
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You are trying to create a band aid... Unless you are running an extremely small diameter front tire there is no way you can't stage the car and a 1/2?inch of movement is going to cause you to red light. Unless youre in a chassis car with ALOT of power they don't react quick enough for that to be an issue.
If you're not heads up pro-tree racing, or racing a serious money bracket class, then the 1/2 inch at the starting line is really not making any difference. Probably getting used to the car and how it reacts to your finger release, possibly getting a transbrake/valve body that responds faster will better suit you if reaction times are what you're after.
If you're not heads up pro-tree racing, or racing a serious money bracket class, then the 1/2 inch at the starting line is really not making any difference. Probably getting used to the car and how it reacts to your finger release, possibly getting a transbrake/valve body that responds faster will better suit you if reaction times are what you're after.
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Im trying to wire my trans brake into my line lock to control roll when Im on the trans brake/2 step. yea, I know its not suppose to roll, if the trans is built right. Im trying to put together a diagram to help me out a little better. Can any experienced racers in here tell me if this will work. What im NOT trying to do is release the trans brake and have the front tires lock up. Thanks for any help.
If you are having a problem with the car creeping a bit when the brake is on the you may have some luck with entering the line with a slightly higher rpm that will build a bit more pressure in the trans to help with the band lock down the drum.
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#8
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Your diagram is tough to read but here is a basic setup off of google
So both your line lock and trans brake are on separate switches and there is a main switch to control the circuit. Few different ways you can go about this depending on what you want to push and what you want as a single throw etc.
So both your line lock and trans brake are on separate switches and there is a main switch to control the circuit. Few different ways you can go about this depending on what you want to push and what you want as a single throw etc.
#9
Were not allowed to run relay inline with the transbrake because its a delay device. Some guys back in the day ran like 25 relays in line and went off the top bulb in a no box class. So that's the reason for the rule. Maybe I can enlarge my diagram so it can be seen better. I'm trying to do what SSvert99 is saying with the diode. I'm just trying to be 100% on where I'm putting the diode.
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Also keep in mind that a linelock is not as quick to release as a transbrake is. That would be my concern. It doesn't even sound like your car actually rolls with the transbrake on, you are just worried that it will? Two options to fix that problem:
1. STOP WORRYING!
2. Fix your transbrake.
1. STOP WORRYING!
2. Fix your transbrake.
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Were not allowed to run relay inline with the transbrake because its a delay device. Some guys back in the day ran like 25 relays in line and went off the top bulb in a no box class. So that's the reason for the rule. Maybe I can enlarge my diagram so it can be seen better. I'm trying to do what SSvert99 is saying with the diode. I'm just trying to be 100% on where I'm putting the diode.