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Best trans brake button? #1546310
12/11/13 12:23 PM 12/11/13 12:23 PM
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Whats the best one out there. Biondo Terminator??? alternatives?

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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: HemiDart68] #1546311
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I just hold two wires together until its time to go!


Something that I have found is its whats best for you. I know a couple of guys that have put 5 or 6 different buttons in their cars until they found what they liked best. The most common us the biondo adjustable button. Don't remember the name of the switch but dedenbear also makes on like it.

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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: BJS racing] #1546312
12/11/13 01:53 PM 12/11/13 01:53 PM
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If you want the best button buy any of the adjustable ones so you can tune it to your physical reaction, similar to a delay box except it is not controlled.

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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: B G Racing] #1546313
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If you or the car are pretty fast the Biondo Terminator button or the Apex Machining button seem to be the two favorites.
http://www.apexmachining.com/transbrake.html
http://www.biondoracing.com/product/TERM.html

If you or the car are slow reacting, you might need a faster button to cut good lights. I personally have both a short throw button and a Terminator button I switch back and forth between.

Button comparison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oszSZwRxmMw

Last edited by Triple Threat; 12/11/13 02:23 PM.
-Dustin
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68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Triple Threat] #1546314
12/11/13 02:54 PM 12/11/13 02:54 PM
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I think button position is just as important as the selection of the button itself. My RT's were all over the place until I finally put mine on the steering wheel. I used a Kirk? mounting bracket that puts it right under my thumb and it has been deadly ever since. What ever location you can be consistent is the best.

Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: 408strokerdart] #1546315
12/11/13 06:17 PM 12/11/13 06:17 PM
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RJ makes this one. It's micro switch with all metal adjuster, mount, and button. I tried a couple before settling on this one, and it's not too pricy.

http://www.rjracecars.com/Double-O-Button-Prodview.html
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: dthemi] #1546316
12/11/13 06:47 PM 12/11/13 06:47 PM
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Grainger...I'll see if I can find the part # ...like $15

5.53 @ 125 1/8th on the launch control..more left in her!

Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Eric] #1546317
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Grainger...I'll see if I can find the part # ...like $15


The King of cheap has spoken!!

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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: HemiDart68] #1546318
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This is finally what I used... tried a few and then
this one... I was more comfortable with it on the
wheel but you can see I have it recessed below the
wheel surface... this is the Biondo one

7955661-011.JPG (1591 downloads)
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1546319
12/11/13 08:47 PM 12/11/13 08:47 PM
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I use the Biondo Terminator.

70 Duster W8 motor.
1.29 60ft 5.79 1/8 at 120 mph
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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: tboomer] #1546320
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Quote:

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Grainger...I'll see if I can find the part # ...like $15


The King of cheap has spoken!!

. 8.90's and winning races on a budget baby!!! Most of the expensive buttons are just micro-switches with a different name on the package.

5.53 @ 125 1/8th on the launch control..more left in her!

Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Eric] #1546321
12/11/13 10:12 PM 12/11/13 10:12 PM
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Quote:

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Grainger...I'll see if I can find the part # ...like $15


The King of cheap has spoken!!

. 8.90's and winning races on a budget baby!!! Most of the expensive buttons are just micro-switches with a different name on the package.



Eric,you would use the button off your old shirt if would work and save you AJ uses one that looks like a firing button for nucular missle.

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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: B G Racing] #1546322
12/11/13 10:34 PM 12/11/13 10:34 PM
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I don't use anything special. Just a switch with and adjustable button. Mounted on the wheel, tried other places most consistent on the wheel.

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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: HemiDart68] #1546323
12/11/13 10:52 PM 12/11/13 10:52 PM
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I like the biondo Double O button on the steering wheel.Real comfortable.Last time out had two .001 reaction times but the car broke out. 6.70 dial went 6.69.

Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: barracuda man] #1546324
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The Grainger switch:
http://www.grainger.com/product/HONEYWEL...&s_pp=false

No matter what button is used the amount of pressure you put on your thumb or finger can cause a few hundreds difference.
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: AAR-B4] #1546325
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I gotta feel the snap.
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Leigh] #1546326
12/12/13 12:01 AM 12/12/13 12:01 AM
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The one I showed above on the wheel is adjustable and
I needed that on my car... running box and no box
classes I had to slow the reaction down... its suppose
to change .3
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Leigh] #1546327
12/12/13 01:44 AM 12/12/13 01:44 AM
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I have a Biondo Terminator

It is mounted on a bracket off the top of the dash


I can't say enough good things about it ..

You can adjust it

Most often I run 4 rings but, in the day to night races , I pull a ring for 1st round

Works great
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: bigdad] #1546328
12/12/13 02:06 AM 12/12/13 02:06 AM
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I guess I am the only one that DOESNT like the Biondo Terminator... IMO, the length of the switch has too much inconsistency and I could do everything from an instant launch to never releasing the brake.. all depending on where I put my thumb..

73 Duster 360 stroker
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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Jeepmon] #1546329
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I guess I am the only one that DOESNT like the Biondo Terminator... IMO, the length of the switch has too much inconsistency and I could do everything from an instant launch to never releasing the brake.. all depending on where I put my thumb..



I thought it was way too long and the rings were to
broad of change... the one I show has a thread and
is much shorter
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1546330
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I guess I am the only one that DOESNT like the Biondo Terminator... IMO, the length of the switch has too much inconsistency and I could do everything from an instant launch to never releasing the brake.. all depending on where I put my thumb..



I thought it was way too long and the rings were to
broad of change... the one I show has a thread and
is much shorter




1 ring is .005 or .002 if its one of the bottom 2 I believe. That's not much.

-Dustin
67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi
68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Triple Threat] #1546331
12/12/13 03:12 AM 12/12/13 03:12 AM
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This is the button I have in the car right now.. I found it to be easy to adjust and was able to get enough delay for me..

The only bad thing is my kid leaned on it sideways and the entire button broke apart in pieces.. and I guess I'm in the market for an adjustable button too..


http://www.biondoracing.com/product/HSA-O.html

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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2594657
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Jeepmon] #1546332
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I've been using the Reeactor button.
http://www.reeactor.com/
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: dakotahotrodder] #1546333
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I've been using the Reeactor button.
http://www.reeactor.com/



Thats a nice piece...I use to race with the guys who make that button up in NY.

5.53 @ 125 1/8th on the launch control..more left in her!

Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: Eric] #1546334
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Some nice options. I guess i just really need to decide if I want to a quick release or the adjustible kind. I have only made a few passes with a button, so its not like im used to either style. Might start out with a quick release and see how it goes, then go to a delay if i need it.

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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: dakotahotrodder] #1546335
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I've been using the Reeactor button.
http://www.reeactor.com/



We use the reactor also which is also adjustable for more or less travel. We have it on our P.P. Shifter
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: HemiDart68] #1546336
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Whats the best one out there. Biondo Terminator??? alternatives?

this B&M button is nice!!

7956991-bmm-46013_m.jpg (427 downloads)
Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: HemiDart68] #1546337
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Some nice options. I guess i just really need to decide if I want to a quick release or the adjustible kind. I have only made a few passes with a button, so its not like im used to either style. Might start out with a quick release and see how it goes, then go to a delay if i need it.



If you're racing without a delay box,then get an adjustable button.Even if you need the car to react quickly you can shim it up,or adjust it up so it reacts almost like a quick button.Adust your launch rpm to get reaction times in the ballpark,then leave rpm alone and fine tune with the button.

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Re: Best trans brake button? [Re: JLaSalle] #1546338
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Quote:

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Some nice options. I guess i just really need to decide if I want to a quick release or the adjustible kind. I have only made a few passes with a button, so its not like im used to either style. Might start out with a quick release and see how it goes, then go to a delay if i need it.



If you're racing without a delay box,then get an adjustable button.Even if you need the car to react quickly you can shim it up,or adjust it up so it reacts almost like a quick button.Adust your launch rpm to get reaction times in the ballpark,then leave rpm alone and fine tune with the button.



I bought the Biondo that Jeepmon has in his link. Didn't have enough delay. Got a terminator and now I have it dialed in at my weekly track.

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