Actually, I've used both balance bars and proportioning, and either can be
cockpit-adjustable. Both the Cheater TR3 and my Radical 1000 have
in-cockpit adjustable balance bars. It's just a knob and a flex shaft that
connects to the balance bar screw. Peyote doesn't have cockpit
adjustability since it's balance bar is fixed with an assortment of
differently drilled bars to make adjustments. I've been tempted to replace
it because I like tweaking the braking for the track, but it's a nice,
simple system.
I don't know about the rest of you, but the last time I drove at 80% it
was because I dropped a plug in one cylinder.
BTW, for those of you that have cockpit adjustable bias, I was taught
something new at a race practice a few months ago. Once you have dialed in
the braking point and optimal apex at your most challenging high speed
corner, turn your bias to favor the front brake more on the next lap. If
the back end gets loose, go back on the setting, otherwise, try braking a
little later on the next lap and see if you can still hit your apex and
the same exit speed. Lather, rinse, repeat. I squeezed a full half second
out of a fast corner that I hate this way. Worked for me, of course it
might have been that I was just paying more attention and working harder.
-----Original Message-----
From: EISANDIEGO@aol.com [mailto:EISANDIEGO@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 3:17 PM
To: Bill Babcock
Cc: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: Brake proportioning
Bill
I feel that you are overlooking some of the advantages to brake
proportioning.
I have not yet installed a brake proportioning system on my TR3A, but
have had them on other racecars. I have found the brake proportioning was
helpful during race conditions to make adjustments during the race -
particularly during races where there the track changed during the race
between wet and dry conditions. I have also been able to make adjustments
when the car needed them during longer races.
Since vintage races - except enduros - are shorter and even then,
everyone is driving like gentleman and ladies (80% capabilities right ?) -
it
probably is not that important.
Regards, Cary
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