Interest in Lap Timers

[Roy]

Just spoke to the guy conforming a discusion i had 2 weeks ago, and newer model, with more features at a better price, and looks tricker as well ...information to follow later today

Ok since there have been a few threads about circuit days... first question is always "WHAT TIMES YOU RUNNING?"

I may be able to get these for cheaper then the list price of $450.00 if i do a Group Buy thing.

So description:

- Small and light gauge

- Records up to 480 lap times!

- Accuracy 1/100 sec

- AutoPowered by internal batteries

- Easily readable Display ( 12 mm digits!)

- Not volatile memory

- Auto-Power OFF

- 1 year warranty

Dimensions

- Weight 85g

- Display dimensions 17 x 43 x 77 mm

Features

Automatic Lap timer. Infra Red Transmitter to be installed at track side and receiver. Records up to 480 lap times.

Some of the extra/new features include:

- downloadable lap times to a PC,

- display best lap time as well as curent lap counter,

- Session time remaining

- lower purchase price

- new larger, clearer screen

[Roy]

Oops...sorry :bonk:

edit... this as a little wanky toy thread

[Snowman]

Roy - you are jumping the gun. Again. Your doctor can help with these premature issues you have.

Something that was going to be raised at the General meeting was competiton within the club. My thoughts were to have competiton classes within the club. Was going to be calling on you and Geoff for input on this etc.

But lets tackle this hurdle when we get to it. Right now just keep this as a little wanky toy thread!

[GTRgeoff]

How about this one?

http://www.percul.com.au/index.html

Actually I already spoke about price and they will be around $900 for the basic Kart type and $2000 for the car suitable one with the large readout.

Your's is a good price. When do I see it?

[Roy]

  skylinegeoff said:

Actually I already spoke about price and they will be around $900 for the basic Kart type and $2000 for the car suitable one with the large readout.

Yeh they look trick, though ony have two inputs which is a shame.... mine has the integral lap timer and 4 inputs wich is still shy 2 or 3 when you look at the things i wanted to monitor...but where does the rice stop..... at a $4000 Motec ADL?

[KamikazeR33]

u would prob do 1/4 runs with this too? as im assuming it measures distance and plots time accordingly? or does it run off sensors somewhere?

[Duncan]

top price Roy, I paid onver 600 for mine

THey don't do quarter mile or anything like that, basically all the have is a little infra red receiver in the car, and it counts how long between going past the beacon. You put the beacon on the start finish line and it will tell you how long each lap was.

These are a great idea if you are serious about track days, you can see straight away whether you are getting faster or not....without a timer you never know whether you really did get it right....

[Merli]

  Roy said:

Dimensions  

- Weight 85g

Ridiculous. I can't afford to have that much extra weight in the car. That would bring it from a Stage 372 Weight Reduction to a Stage 368 Weight Reduction!!!

j/k Yeah, I paid AUD$600 for my lap timer from the UK, and it's pretty much the same thing (this is probably the newer model)... Great price!

[inark]

sounds good to me roy.

[Snowman]

I admit you are making me want one. But Im also evetually going to want the Nismo update for my little computer thingy - and this has a lap timer. But its a sucky one.

[Roy]

Heres all the info on the lastest one.... Price will be $400, possible cheaper if we get the numbers up

[GTRgeoff]

blue screen and $400? GIMMEEGIMMEE

[46n2]

D00d...motor first...then fun toys

[Roy]

  46n2 said:

D00d...motor first...then fun toys

I already have my fun toy, its sitting under my bed waiting to get my car back

But i saw these when looking for my "Atari" and remembered Merli/Duncans was more expensive...so i dont need one, but since im talking to the guy i thought id see if anyone else is interested , like Duncan said they are worth their weight (mmm only 85g) in gold for the feedback they give you on whether certain gears/lines are quicker thru corners