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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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What are you guy's doing to get good consistent lights. Lately I have been all over the place with no real consistency. It seems like I am anywhere from a -1.50 to a 1.50. I am a good bracket racer but ever since I put the procharger in the car i can't seem to figure out the tree. It definately reacts much quicker being a 9 second car. I do cut decent lights for some reason when I know the other guy in the other lane can cut a good light but ya I can't seem to get any consistency. Do you guy's have any tricks that help you out? Do you guy's wear blinders on your visor, sunglasses? Do you do a funny count down when you see the first bulb. ANy other tricks?
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Positive thinking, stay calm, same routine every pass (race or test), & don't even think about the other guy.
My opinion, it's all in our heads. Unless the car or track is screwed up, it will react pretty damn close every pass,
so it's all on us. Good luck. No blinders, but do wear sunglasses if sunny.

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by slowmaro98
I do cut decent lights for some reason when I know the other guy in the other lane can cut a good light but ya I can't seem to get any consistency.
Sounds like it is in your head. Just get a routine, stick to it, and practice, practice, practice.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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I usually like to put the heavy ornaments down low, and the light ornaments up on top. I prefer a star at the top of the tree instead of an Angel.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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find your "spot" on the tree and then set up car, ie tire pressure, shock settings etc so it reacts to the light with an .050 or better.
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