Lap Timers?
Lap Timers?
What brand lap timer(s) do you all recommend? Should I purchase a complete system, or would it be okay to use other peoples transmitters that are placed in the pit area?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Joel Adams
1995 Pontiac Trans Am
Class T80
1995 Pontiac Trans Am
Class T80
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I really like my Ultra Lap: http://www.helmetharbor.com/racing/xt_r ... pening.htm
There is usually at least one ultra lap timer in pit row too.
There is usually at least one ultra lap timer in pit row too.
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No transmitter needed and all I have read points to them being very accurate to the point of being able to use data aquisition features as well as lap time, track mapping and segment times.Bane of Tires wrote:Do GPS systems not need a transmitter? Are they actually accurate?offcamber09 wrote:I have never had to put up my transmitter/tripod- there is always one up...I use the hot lap. At some point I will upgrade to a GPS system.
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I have a GPS-based system (Race Technologies DL90) and have used it for a few years. The reason I like it is because I can get segment times from it. After a run I download the data to a laptop and procedss it. The software will display a track map, and I can define my own segments, and it will compute segment times. Then I can see for each lap how much variance on these segment times I am having, and that tells me which corners I am the least consistent in and need the most work on.
The only drawback to my system is that I don't have any instantaneous feedback on laptime. I have to wait until I get back to download the data and post-process it. Their newer system solves that problem I believe.
Check out http://www.race-technology.com/WebPage2 ... ts_en.html.
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The only drawback to my system is that I don't have any instantaneous feedback on laptime. I have to wait until I get back to download the data and post-process it. Their newer system solves that problem I believe.
Check out http://www.race-technology.com/WebPage2 ... ts_en.html.
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I have a gps system. I dont really like it. It provides litle value unless you are going to bring a laptop with you and look after each session. Its just a PITA. A simple lap timer is more useful at the track for the average guy. Just my opinion here.. but it is neat to look afterwards at track data, corner speeds etc. I'd say only if you are really hardcore should you get into a GPS system.
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re: timing for time trials
Timing and Scoring uses good 'ole fashioned stopwatches and clipboards. It works, and has proven to be just as accurate (and more foolproof) as an electronic system that the club either owns or borrowed (sorry -- can't remember -- ask Dan Malek for the details).johngeorge wrote:Does COM have an AMB system? How do they do lap timing for the TTs?
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