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Post Sun Mar 05, 2006 1:13 am

I was wondering what every one thought of the G-teck pro rr timer. I got one on e-bay and think it is neat but the hp ratings seem very low. on a rolling dyno my car pulled 198hp to the wheels and 220lbs feet. the g-tech says 100hp and 203lbs feet :mad: . the other thing is that my 1/4 mile times are just about the same with in a few tenths of my track times. anyone have a set up tip.
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Post Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:23 pm

Yeah I found the same. 0-60 and QM times seem impressively accurate, but HP is way off. If you think about it, there's no way it could be right without knowing about your gearing etc... Still a very cool gadget though! :cool:
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Post Sun Mar 05, 2006 1:33 pm

The HP figures depend on you getting the exact weight of you and your car correct. Even if slightly out it will make a big difference.

I bought one but just for the 0-60 and 1/4 times which it seems to do really well.
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Post Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:46 pm

The best tip i have heard from loads of people that have the timer is, get the car weighed (with you in it) at a publicweigh bridge.
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Post Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:50 pm

kam-325i wrote:The best tip i have heard from loads of people that have the timer is, get the car weighed (with you in it) at a publicweigh bridge.
would you have any idea where to find this public weigh bridge?? anybody? 8)
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Post Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:45 pm

Wilson325i wrote:
kam-325i wrote:The best tip i have heard from loads of people that have the timer is, get the car weighed (with you in it) at a public weigh bridge.
would you have any idea where to find this public weigh bridge?? anybody? 8)
Yes, Well I know where mine is.......You need to find a big industrial estate or a government mot for Lorry's place

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Post Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:07 pm

you could prob go to a dump and get weighed there?
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