JD, I have a tach and a shift light. I set the tach to the desired pre
calculatred rpm and then as you say try and keep the light lit. But that
was not what I wanted the speedo for.
mayf
James Tone wrote:
>>I saw a 'liner w/ a cheapy taped on the steering wheel.
>>
>>This must be for 'fraidy cats so they no when to lift?
>>
>>
>
>Most newbies don't know of this but a speedo in a liner is a very useful tool
>and not for what you think. Many of the long "square" type liners need to know
>how fast they are going before turning off course. One battery powered one
>with an inexperienced (actually a wiseguy) driver had one tipover on him
>because he was going too fast to turn off.
>
>I believe a speed-o-meter would be a distraction during a run especially over
>200; things happen too fast when you don't watch what you are doing. However a
>shiftlight set at the RPM of the record you are looking for can be a help.
>Tell your driver to get the light on in high gear and keep it on for the
>record.
>
>One very successful team does just that........Good Luck
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