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red light green light pro/sportman brake?

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Has anyone went from a sportsman brake to a pro or pro/sport
What kind of difference did you see in reaction times?
I’m running in no box bottom bulb class with a hipster pro brake in a glide running low 10’s
When I see the first yellow I put it against the brake/two step then drop my eyes to the bottom yellow so that I don’t anticipate I cannot leave at first sight of bottom or I will be red
Thinking about trying a sportsman brake to see if it helps
Lights so far this year
.0147
.0209
.050
.0401
.0025
.0213
.0042
-.0013
-.0345
.0032
-.0126
.0115
.0107
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What about using a different finger to hold the brake? palm even?

A stiffer button, a bigger one,,

perhaps using a little rocker lever on it so that you can adjust the travel as necessary.
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Almost sounds like braggin :D If I was cutting those lights, I might defer to rule #1. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. With it being that close, could you increase your front tire size by one or two and increase your roll out slightly? Cheaper and easier than a new brake?
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miniv8 wrote:What about using a different finger to hold the brake? palm even?

A stiffer button, a bigger one,,

perhaps using a little rocker lever on it so that you can adjust the travel as necessary.
I have also considered one of the long travel buttons like the biondo terminator
But I have it in my head that it won’t be as constant as the sportsman brake
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Speedbump wrote: With it being that close, could you increase your front tire size by one or two and increase your roll out slightly? Cheaper and easier than a new brake?
If I go any taller on the tire they rub :(
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Speedbump wrote:Almost sounds like braggin :D If I was cutting those lights, I might defer to rule #1. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. With it being that close, could you increase your front tire size by one or two and increase your roll out slightly? Cheaper and easier than a new brake?
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In my opinion, yes. We were all newcomers once. Most share quality info to quality questions. There is a GOOD search function. You'll find many questions have been asked over and over and you can get the info without asking again. Don't be afraid to ask but be willing to listen. If you have a contrary opinion, factual info helps. You know the deal about opinion. Some of these guys can be a little gruff , but the good ones have those facts/opinions worth hearing. Happy reading.
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sharonk868 wrote:
Speedbump wrote:Almost sounds like braggin :D If I was cutting those lights, I might defer to rule #1. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. With it being that close, could you increase your front tire size by one or two and increase your roll out slightly? Cheaper and easier than a new brake?
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Newcomers are always welcome here as long as they post real questions in the appropriate places. So far you’re off to a ruff start :roll:
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WRIGHTWAY wrote:Has anyone went from a sportsman brake to a pro or pro/sport
What kind of difference did you see in reaction times?
I’m running in no box bottom bulb class with a hipster pro brake in a glide running low 10’s
When I see the first yellow I put it against the brake/two step then drop my eyes to the bottom yellow so that I don’t anticipate I cannot leave at first sight of bottom or I will be red
Thinking about trying a sportsman brake to see if it helps
Lights so far this year
.0147
.0209
.050
.0401
.0025
.0213
.0042
-.0013
-.0345
.0032
-.0126
.0115
.0107
Wear blue glasses (yellow blockers) - like the forum background color. Good for 0.005 with LED bulbs.

Let a couple of PSI out of the front tires - good ~ 0.010 depending on ??? You just have to try it.

Always tune the car - never tune the driver.
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