Slowing down Transbrake

[BK]

Dan,
I run classes were your not allowed a delay box.
I already have an older slower brake in the car but its still not slow enough.
Long through buttons help some but not enough and dont fit well in the cockpit.
I was wondering if you have tried or heard of leaving out reverse springs?
I know there is an odd number of springs.
Do you think it would create a problem cocking the reverse piston in the bore?

[Paul New]

Taller front tires may help

[THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER]

I thought of that too, but there's not a lot of options for a FED, especially if you want to maintain "the look". Also lower air pressure can make a difference, even a 5 psi reduction, assuming you're not pulling the wheels up out of the beams.

[dreracecar]

50ft spool of wire from the button to the solenoid

[bikeguy307]

Not sure what springs you have now, but putting weaker springs in will slow it down, I have several customers using stock springs. Also you can orfice the feed hole in the case. Most are drilled at 5/16" you can go as small as 7/32".

[Paul New]

Jon Hansen has 19” wheels available and tires for http://haydenent.com/Pages/TireKenda.html

[AF150]

Wire wheels or solid?  If wire, do you run a guard ring? Do you stage too deep? Minimum roll out can make things happen real fast.

[wideopen231]

AF150 has very good point.I know with bracket deal you have to stage exact same spot every run or it will be red.I mean 1 or 2 inches makes big difference,especially now days when it take 00- to win most rounds.

[tcoupekyle]

One thing I’ve done to slow down the TB is wire a relay in between the button and the brake.

[THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER]

OK.
I'll divulge one of my little techniques I developed to keep from going red when bottom bulb racing without a box.
I two-count each bulb. Or three-count it if I'm still too early.
Like this, for each yellow:
2-1
2-1
2-1!
 and release on the last1.

If still too early try a three-count.
3-2-1
3-2-1
3-2-1!

I've been doing this for decades. It takes a little practice to get good (what doesn't?) but its cheaper than mechanical changes and easier to revert back when using the box.

You're welcome.