Rearview/sideview mirror options - Bracket racing
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Rearview/sideview mirror options - Bracket racing 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...
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...
Last edited by 94Z28rag; Aug 10, 2010 at 05:21 PM. Reason: build edits made
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...
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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
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
Last edited by 94Z28rag; Aug 10, 2010 at 05:18 PM.
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).
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