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Title: Timing Devices ? Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on July 29, 2008, 08:37:15 AM I did a search,, & found nothing on here.
Are any of U guys (or girls) using a Timing Device ? The kind that has a Transmitter & Receiver ! If so, which is the best Bang for the buck? TIA JDS Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: Grio on July 29, 2008, 09:34:27 AM I defer to other who use lap timers (I got one on my wish list though!)
However, check with your local trackday organizers and tracks... Most of the service providers here will post their own beacon...you just place a compatible transponder on your bike. Multiple beacons will foul up your lap times. There typically aren't many problem with compatibilty. Most folks seem to be using the "Ultra lap" timer. It seems pretty inexpensive (seen them new on internet for about $170). Derby was doing some comparing....Derps, any news? Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: Grampa on July 29, 2008, 09:37:28 AM derby cant come to the phone now.... he buzy watching The Guardian. [laugh]
Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on July 29, 2008, 11:08:39 AM 2 that some have recommended. Starlane GPS lap timers and the XT Racing lap timers. Starlane retail for over $500 Canadian. UltraLap XT are just over $300 for the Top of the Line.
http://www.baysideperformance.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=44&main_page=index Where do I get one for 170 USD ? C;mon Derby,,, record that show. Just kidding :) Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: tufty on July 29, 2008, 11:23:35 AM I did a search,, & found nothing on here. Are any of U guys (or girls) using a Timing Device ? The kind that has a Transmitter & Receiver ! If so, which is the best Bang for the buck? TIA JDS XT "mini" laptimer, right around 100bux records 40 laps. Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: Grio on July 29, 2008, 11:34:08 AM off the cuff, here's an Ultralap for about $190
http://www.motosport.com/street/search/index.php?words=XT%20RACING%20ULTRA%20LAP%20TIMER%20RECEIVER&psreferrer=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252Fsearch%253Fsource%257Cequalto%257Cig%257Camp%257Chl%257Cequalto%257Cen%257Camp%257Crlz%257Cequalto%257C1G1GGLQ_ENUS247%257Camp%257Cq%257Cequalto%257Cultra%2Blap%2Blap%2Btimer&sMMY=nofilter&list=1&CAWELAID=58481112&segment=badger-street A couple of months ago I was doing some shopping for a lap timer. I was looking at the Ultralap because of price and conveinince. Let's see if I can find the vendor who had it listed for $174... Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on July 29, 2008, 12:16:38 PM A used on on Ebay just went for 180.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320277846179&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011 It must have been the one with the software package, or he paid way too much. I think buying the one with the software would be Ok,, its only $35. I have a feeling I will be donateing 300 ish to Baysideperformance. Theres another full track day Next Monday (Canadian Holiday) I would like a unit by then. Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: tufty on July 29, 2008, 03:53:51 PM A used on on Ebay just went for 180. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320277846179&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011 It must have been the one with the software package, or he paid way too much. I think buying the one with the software would be Ok,, its only $35. I have a feeling I will be donateing 300 ish to Baysideperformance. Theres another full track day Next Monday (Canadian Holiday) I would like a unit by then. NESBA sells them all day long for 160-170. Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: derby on July 29, 2008, 04:01:13 PM most of the onboard laptimers will work off the same beacon, so as long as there is one (and only one) at the track, you'll be fine.
every track day i've been to has had somebody ask during the riders meeting if there is a beacon on track. if somebody hasn't already set one out, somebody usually does at that point. if you want to avoid the beacon-hassle, the starlane gps model is the way to go. you'll pay for it, though ($$$). Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on July 30, 2008, 06:52:03 AM Hmmm. No one ever mentioned Beacons during the meetings. I know they use transponders while racing.
I will look into this. I thought each beacon was specific to the Receiver it is sold with ! Starlane GPS,,, twice as much $$$. I better read up on that one B4 I access my Paypal account. Thanx Derby Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: sqweak on July 30, 2008, 09:58:27 AM transponders are the recievers, the beacon is the transmitter. Can't have one without the other.
There are two main type of beacons, IR and Magnetic. IR is what is usually setup ad hoc by an attendee/org. Magnetic is usually built into the track. Title: Re: Timing Devices ? Post by: JDS 07 S4Rs on July 30, 2008, 10:36:33 AM Thanx Sqweak
Dam modern tech. I better make a call to the track,,,,,sheeesh. Frick,,,,,,,I just phoned the Track. He said they may not allow Timing Devices because we are not suppose to be Racing at these events. What kind of BS is that ? ? He wsnt completely sure,,, & said I should phone the Org. I dont really want to stir the pot. I will PM some of the local Trackers. I will eventually get to the bottom of this :) |