Beacons/lap Timers

[phunky_monkey]

Hey all, car is nearly done and need some help with where to position my Stack lap timer receiver.

We were thinking of putting it in here:

Not sure if this will be too low for the beacon?

Also, deciding which side to put the receiver is tough. From what I know for all Vic tracks, bar Sandown, it should be on the passenger side, is that right?

I haven't seen anyone else here using the STACK timer (except maybe Russ??), but any experience would be helpful.

For reference, this is the kit:

Thanks,

Dane

[Sydneykid]

Too low, it won't "see" over the pit wall. The side rear window my usual spot, off the rear of the roll cage main hoop.

Cheers

Gary

[phunky_monkey]

Thanks Gary. So it will 'see' through the glass ok?

[Sydneykid]

Thanks Gary. So it will 'see' through the glass ok?

Yep, I even have one "looking" through tinted glass.

Cheers

Gary

[Beer Baron]

yeah dude, definitely don't put it anywhere outside the car. on the front bar is insane! and definitely too low. it will get nailed sooner or later. attach to roll cage with zip ties or tape if lazy. it also means you can switch sides when you need to. point it out the rear quarter windows. window glass even tinted is no problem.

[Neil]

I'm with Gary,,,put it anywhere thats higher than the pit wall by about 10cm's. Inside/outside it doesn't really matter,,just make sure both units can see each other as one passes the other. Waterproofing is also a problem,,,I take glad-wrap everywhere.

Neil.

[phunky_monkey]

Awesome, thanks for the tips all. Looks like inside attached to the cage it is.

I have some strange mesh stuff on my windows which acts as a tint, so hopefully it doesn't have an issue with it.

[Beer Baron]

i know the stuff. A few GTI-Rs I imported had it on the quarter windows from japan.

if it's a problem I wouldn't change the mounting. Just get a scalpel and cut a small circle out of the 'tint'. do it the same on each side for symmetry lol and so you can swap sides as needed. it will look neat, just find something circular to trace around like a 20c coin etc. or if no confident drop into a tint place and they will do it easy, cost maybe $10. and wont look bad at all.

[phunky_monkey]

Yeah I think that will be the best way to do it. I'd like to keep the stuff until I change out the glass for some lexan, so symmetry it is

This is the stuff here. It's pretty cool, hard to see out of at nights but works a treat during the day.