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- Bill Lehman - 12-20-2008
I'm looking at a PerformanceBox GPS based lap timer, G-force meter. It is a self contained unit that also enables segment times. It is mounted to the windshield with 3 generous sized suction cups. Will this mounting method cause problems passing grid tech? Thanks
- Brian Minkin - 12-20-2008
Bill,
I use the performance box and it is a great little box. I opted to hard mount it to the dash (where the ashtray was in my 993) and use the optional antenna mounted on the rear deck. It works fine in the rear window even with the defroster in the window. I find that setting segments in the car the 1st lap out is dificult so I use the software that comes with it to segment out corners and look at corner entry speed and exit speed usualy looking at an average lap and my fastest lap to see where I picked up time.
As a tech inspector I do require that all GPS and radar detectors mounted to the windshield be removed at the event so I think you would have some difficulty getting the windshield mount through our tech. That being said it is up to the tech chair to make such a decision.
- Wally - 12-20-2008
Bill Lehman wrote:
Quote:I'm looking at a PerformanceBox GPS based lap timer, G-force meter. It is a self contained unit that also enables segment times. It is mounted to the windshield with 3 generous sized suction cups. Will this mounting method cause problems passing grid tech? ThanksYes!
- George3 - 12-21-2008
Brian Minkin wrote:
Quote:Bill,
I use the performance box and it is a great little box. I opted to hard mount it to the dash (where the ashtray was in my 993)
What?
How can you drive without an ashtray?
- Brian Minkin - 12-21-2008
George3 wrote:
Quote:What?
How can you drive without an ashtray?
Yes I put them out with my tongue!
Seriously now that its no longe street legal (thats a long story) it will only see the track and you can't smoke with a helmet on.
hock:- smankow - 12-21-2008
Brian Minkin wrote:
Quote:Seriously now that its no longe street legal (thats a long story) it will only see the track and you can't smoke with a helmet on.is that from experience?
- Brian Minkin - 12-21-2008
smankow wrote:
Quote:is that from experience?No, I listened to the advice of 12 wise men. :?
- George3 - 12-21-2008
Brian Minkin wrote:
Quote:...... and you can't smoke with a helmet on.
You can if you keep your visor up....
- catchacab - 12-21-2008
This looks good