Port a Tree
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12/27/21 08:05 AM
12/27/21 08:05 AM
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Seaford, Va
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I bit the bullet and bought myself a new practice tree for Christmas . Just ordered the Next Gen unit. How many of you guys have one and what do you think of them ? The next gen looks like it has a lot of bells and whistles . I just need to practice on my foot brake a little. Opinions or reviews are really appreciated.
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Re: Port a Tree
[Re: dvw]
#2998776
12/27/21 10:09 AM
12/27/21 10:09 AM
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Seaford, Va
Kindafast
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thanks for the info , I have been all over the lights the past few years. I decided I need to practice to try to make it past second round. LOL . The wife would really like to see me make a few dollars at this stuff instead of constantly chasing a number. LOL
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Re: Port a Tree
[Re: Kindafast]
#2998787
12/27/21 11:01 AM
12/27/21 11:01 AM
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Isle of Sheeps
Gtxxjon
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Happy Christmas to all Mopar folks. I heard about a few guys buying drag trees for the spare room! Looks like it’s the only way I will ever get “ the thrill “ again in the future lol... I had a real nice 76 Dodge Aspen ‘dragcar’ back in the 80’s, very rare in the UK. Then I heard about another near to me also painted ‘hemi orange’ with a 440 too. Never got to see that car race and mine was stolen back in the 90’s from my unit. Not seen any more since those glorious days, so some nice pics please, to remind me of those times...  Best wishes from Limey John England 
Last edited by Gtxxjon; 12/27/21 11:03 AM.
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, thanx Horace!
There’s no point trying to fix stuff that ain’t broke,,, 'but if ain’t broke',,, you is not trying hard enough...
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Re: Port a Tree
[Re: Kindafast]
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12/27/21 11:56 AM
12/27/21 11:56 AM
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Minnesota
Hemi_Joel
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Minnesota
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The wife would really like to see me make a few dollars at this stuff instead of constantly chasing a number. LOL . 
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: Port a Tree
[Re: Gtxxjon]
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12/27/21 03:35 PM
12/27/21 03:35 PM
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Seaford, Va
Kindafast
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Happy Christmas to all Mopar folks. I heard about a few guys buying drag trees for the spare room! Looks like it’s the only way I will ever get “ the thrill “ again in the future lol... I had a real nice 76 Dodge Aspen ‘dragcar’ back in the 80’s, very rare in the UK. Then I heard about another near to me also painted ‘hemi orange’ with a 440 too. Never got to see that car race and mine was stolen back in the 90’s from my unit. Not seen any more since those glorious days, so some nice pics please, to remind me of those times... Best wishes from Limey John England Dang that stinks about somebody stealing your ride.
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Re: Port a Tree
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12/27/21 05:51 PM
12/27/21 05:51 PM
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Anoka County, MN
Leigh
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I don’t have a Port-A-Tree, but I do have DragTracker iPhone app. Here’s how I use it. I watch live events, pick a lane, and mimic the process until they both are staged, then focus and release on the practice tree. At first I was all over the place. I did this for over a year, while I was unable to race. To make it more realistic, I eventually only released once or twice an hour, just like later rounds. When I finally made it to the track, I was -.002 to .000 over 5 passes. Sounds anecdotal, but seeing the tree over 3 days felt like I had hundreds of seat time stages. YRMV. Oh, by the way, a good friend with a trackside parking space at CFR, got in trouble for practicing with a full size Port-A-Tree. lol
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Re: Port a Tree
[Re: Leigh]
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12/27/21 06:52 PM
12/27/21 06:52 PM
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Seaford, Va
Kindafast
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I don’t have a Port-A-Tree, but I do have DragTracker iPhone app. Here’s how I use it. I watch live events, pick a lane, and mimic the process until they both are staged, then focus and release on the practice tree. At first I was all over the place. I did this for over a year, while I was unable to race. To make it more realistic, I eventually only released once or twice an hour, just like later rounds. When I finally made it to the track, I was -.002 to .000 over 5 passes. Sounds anecdotal, but seeing the tree over 3 days felt like I had hundreds of seat time stages. YRMV. Oh, by the way, a good friend with a trackside parking space at CFR, got in trouble for practicing with a full size Port-A-Tree. lol .002 to .000 would send me over the moon. My head would be so big my helmet wouldn't fit no more. LOL Back when I didn't have a consistant car my number were great but when my car got better my numbers got worse. Go figure . Hope to be a lot better this next season.. I sure hope this 295 dollars spent will help my old butt.
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