94Z28rag

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The car has finally started it's build for a life as a bracket race car. I have plenty of experience bracket racing, but am finding it difficult to use the mirrors to watch my competitors for a few reasons:

The convertible top exacerbates the problem as I have a huge blind spot and a small rear window.

Do you guys swap out the passenger mirrors for a regular mirror (not distorted)? Any convertible guys do anything creative to see out the passenger side better??

I'm just looking for ideas before I start with some trial and error...

94Z28rag

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Bump...

GIZMO

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How well are you doing at dialing your car?

358chevycamaro

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x2 If you are running a car such as a dragster that will be passing you at atleast 30 mph or more at the stripe you need to drill the tree and make your car run the number. I never use my mirrors, but thats just me. You may want to look more into making your car more consistent or improving on the tree...

94Z28rag

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I'm good with consistency and killer on the tree, I've been doing this for over 16 years (started in Jr. Dragsters when I was 8 years old). There are certain races that I want to play with the dial depending on the car I'm running, and I need the extra vision to adjust accordingly.

It's the simple fact that I want to have the ability to see better. Every advantage, albeit small, is an advantage nonetheless.

EDIT: trans changed to TH400

94Z28rag

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That being said I am swapping out the passenger mirror for one that isn't distorted, for starters.

GIZMO

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I don't even have any mirrors on my Firebird. I go by what I see out of my window betwean the mph and finish line. I can usually run within .01 of my dial. I always try to dial "honest". That way, I pretty much know where I am at when I get to the stripe. Against cars that are 15+ mph faster it is hard to judge them. I think that it is better to force a breakout (If you are truly "killer" on the tree).

94Z28rag

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I understand what you guys are saying, but I don't always dial "honest." Everyone has their own style, and I was hoping people would chime in with options for more visibility, not coaching lessons on my driving style.

I'll see you at a shootout one of these days

GIZMO

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Cool. It's a fun event and Tony needs all the support that he can get.

Good Luck,

Daren

bracketracerZ28

I get chased a lot also. your right, the side mirrors are worthless

91RS383

How about a nascar style "No Blind Spot" mirror.

94Z28rag

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Exactly. Try having the blind spots of a convertible!

I'm working on something similar.

GIZMO

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The Shootout is only weeks away. Are you coming? Tony needs the support.

94Z28rag

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I don't think they'd let me race like this:




Keep an eye out for me next year

RamAir95TA

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I like it.