2-step controller mounting

rbunton · 07-03-2020, 10:38 AM

I'm adding a 2-step to my stocker. The rule book says the controller can't be located within driver's reach, but I've seen other stockers with controller mounted on dash in front of driver. And I see no reason why it shouldn't be within the reach of the driver. Any insights?

MR DERBY CITY · 07-03-2020, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rbunton

I'm adding a 2-step to my stocker. The rule book says the controller can't be located within driver's reach, but I've seen other stockers with controller mounted on dash in front of driver. And I see no reason why it shouldn't be within the reach of the driver. Any insights?

With all due respect, THE RULE BOOK SAYS.......this is black and white..it’s not a grey area. I am sure this rule is NOT enforced in ALL divisions but......

Hacksaw · 07-03-2020, 02:33 PM

You don't want the controller box anywhere with in reach anyway. Adjust it and live with your decision, stops second guessing and screwing up the run.

rbunton · 07-03-2020, 06:49 PM

Thanks for the knowledge and advice. It will be mounted out of reach.

Dave Turner · 07-03-2020, 10:12 PM

Mine is mounted on an aluminum platform in the passenger footwell along with the start/retard and ignition boxes...if I question my launch rpm decision, I just stare at it and mutter.

Cdncarnut · 07-04-2020, 11:21 AM

Initially, I had mine mounted in the glovebox. It was not only out of reach, but also out of sight.

I now use a Grid and it has the 2-step function built in and they are adjustable only with a laptop.

I have also found out that the car launches better when NOT launching off the 2-step. It was a bit of a learning curve at first, as I had always used a 2-step but I got the hang of it quickly.

07-03-2020, 10:38 AM	#1
rbunton Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2-step controller mounting I'm adding a 2-step to my stocker. The rule book says the controller can't be located within driver's reach, but I've seen other stockers with controller mounted on dash in front of driver. And I see no reason why it shouldn't be within the reach of the driver. Any insights? Attached Thumbnails

07-03-2020, 02:33 PM	#3
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 881 Likes: 206 Liked 309 Times in 173 Posts	Re: 2-step controller mounting You don't want the controller box anywhere with in reach anyway. Adjust it and live with your decision, stops second guessing and screwing up the run.

07-03-2020, 06:49 PM	#4
rbunton Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2-step controller mounting Thanks for the knowledge and advice. It will be mounted out of reach.

07-03-2020, 10:12 PM	#5
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: 2-step controller mounting Mine is mounted on an aluminum platform in the passenger footwell along with the start/retard and ignition boxes...if I question my launch rpm decision, I just stare at it and mutter. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

07-04-2020, 11:21 AM	#6
Cdncarnut Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 213 Likes: 385 Liked 56 Times in 31 Posts	Re: 2-step controller mounting Initially, I had mine mounted in the glovebox. It was not only out of reach, but also out of sight. I now use a Grid and it has the 2-step function built in and they are adjustable only with a laptop. I have also found out that the car launches better when NOT launching off the 2-step. It was a bit of a learning curve at first, as I had always used a 2-step but I got the hang of it quickly. __________________ Thomas NHRA 1959 D/SA