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Old 06-22-2011, 07:52 PM
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in-car lap/sprint meter

Anyone knows where to find a cheap but consistent/accurate 0-60 and 1/4 mile sprints meter? It doesn't have to include a lap timer but if it does for not too much extra, I may be interested. Thanks in advance!
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nothing is going to be accurate unless its gps based. and then it will not be cheap.
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Originally Posted by EXsoccer1921
nothing is going to be accurate unless its gps based. and then it will not be cheap.
any consistent cheap ones? and do you know any reliable websites/brands for cheap or expensive?
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"cheapest" accurate/consistent one i've found was about $1,200
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Originally Posted by EXsoccer1921
"cheapest" accurate/consistent one i've found was about $1,200
wow definitely out of my range.. i was thinking $200-500. thanks tho!
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Originally Posted by EXsoccer1921
"cheapest" accurate/consistent one i've found was about $1,200
does that one include a lap timer? i know lap timers are pretty expensive. i don't know if you can get 0-60 and 1/4 mile sprints meter only or they all include lap timers but i would imagine you can.
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this one was a setup for 2 to 3 cameras for multiple views when you put the video together. had inputs for different tracks so when watching you could see where the car was on the track at a given time, like a video game map. g force meter/tracker. lap counter. and timer that you could set a position to be the start/stop spot for the car.
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Originally Posted by EXsoccer1921
this one was a setup for 2 to 3 cameras for multiple views when you put the video together. had inputs for different tracks so when watching you could see where the car was on the track at a given time, like a video game map. g force meter/tracker. lap counter. and timer that you could set a position to be the start/stop spot for the car.
that sounds like it could be very useful. do you use all of its functions? i found a gps based app for my android that does 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times. it has a built in speedometer and it seems pretty accurate so i'm hoping the timer isn't too bad either. can't wait to use it. what kinda 0-60 and 1/4 mile times do you get?
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i don't own the one i'm talking about. i'd never spend that much money on something like that. i just look at my time slip..
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Originally Posted by EXsoccer1921
i don't own the one i'm talking about. i'd never spend that much money on something like that. i just look at my time slip..
I saw that your car is the featured car for July. You got some serious mods.. what kinda 1/4 mile times do you get?
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