g-tech owners- opinions?
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g-tech owners- opinions?
this has been asked before, by me probably but i think i did it right after the deal on ebay started so im going to ask again since its still at 50 bucks for one... what do you think of it? worth the money? if its something that is even accurate to a second or so ill go out and buy one... if anything i can use it to judge improvements on engine and suspension. im also curious how they are rating our cars with new rubber on them...factory rated my '79 at .79 g's on the skidpad, for whatever its worth. thats some pretty bad numbers by todays standards. id like to think a large portion of that was the old rubber, and the 15 inch rims. oh well. opinions anyone? :smash:
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (Yellow79)
I love having mine. Its good for seeing how much improvement an upgrade makes. Plus I have gotten alot better at launching the car.
Overall I think they are pretty accurate. Sometimes the 60-0 braking gives me trouble because Im stopped but the G-tech doesn't think so. Other than that small issue its been great. I loan it out all the time.
For 50 bucks, I think it was worth it. As far as the g's its hard to tell. I haven't had a place to really test it. :cheers:
Overall I think they are pretty accurate. Sometimes the 60-0 braking gives me trouble because Im stopped but the G-tech doesn't think so. Other than that small issue its been great. I loan it out all the time.
For 50 bucks, I think it was worth it. As far as the g's its hard to tell. I haven't had a place to really test it. :cheers:
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (Yellow79)
I have used mine to track changes in my carb and ignition systems with the 0-60 times. It seems to be repeatable, which is the major factor with me. I'm not too worried about how it compares to a racetrack as long as the numbers track my changes correctly. Overall I am happy with mine.
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (1979toy)
hey its only fifty bucks. just ordered one. the repeatable thing is the main point i was after, it dont have to be that accurate as long as its consistant. thanks again :)
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (Yellow79)
For $50, how can you go wrong?
Personally I like the RaceLogic V-box http://www.racelogic.co.uk/vbox/
But at ~$10k, it's a bit pricey for the average Joe.
Personally I like the RaceLogic V-box http://www.racelogic.co.uk/vbox/
But at ~$10k, it's a bit pricey for the average Joe.
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (Yellow79)
I bought one for $50 also. It even came with a car care kit.
I then went to work trying it out on a Toyota ECHO I was renting. The results? 83 hp. I ran a 17.63 1/4 mile at 79 miles an hour. I had a lot of fun with it.
My observations? The unit has to be level to be accurate. And depending on the windshield, this can take some time. Also, the weight you enter must be accurate. The closer the actual weight, the more accurate the readings. Also, the terrain must be level. Lastly, traction will be a factor. Obviously, it wasn't with the ECHO. But with the Vette...
The newer ones aren't as picky. But they cost a heck of a lot more. As others have pointed out, for $50, you really can't go wrong. But if you think you'll be using it all the time, you probably won't. It's a fun toy. I think I've used mine three times so far.
[Modified by joeveto, 9:24 PM 12/11/2003]
I then went to work trying it out on a Toyota ECHO I was renting. The results? 83 hp. I ran a 17.63 1/4 mile at 79 miles an hour. I had a lot of fun with it.
My observations? The unit has to be level to be accurate. And depending on the windshield, this can take some time. Also, the weight you enter must be accurate. The closer the actual weight, the more accurate the readings. Also, the terrain must be level. Lastly, traction will be a factor. Obviously, it wasn't with the ECHO. But with the Vette...
The newer ones aren't as picky. But they cost a heck of a lot more. As others have pointed out, for $50, you really can't go wrong. But if you think you'll be using it all the time, you probably won't. It's a fun toy. I think I've used mine three times so far.
[Modified by joeveto, 9:24 PM 12/11/2003]
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (joeveto)
I think it's a piece of junk, but good for hp figures. My '69 shakes so much, the thing has a hard time calibrating.
I also have a Passport G-timer too...more $$$ but better for acceleration and gs
I also have a Passport G-timer too...more $$$ but better for acceleration and gs
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (Yellow79)
I ordered 2 yesterday...one for me and one for grayhook. Thinking bout takin the vette to a metal recyclin yard to get weighed. How much gas should I have in it when I get it weighed?
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (Brettmc)
When you get it weighed, you should be as close to full, empty or 1/2 tank as possible...this way it makes it easier to adjust for fuel weight. (You know you have a 20 gallon tank w/ 20 gallons in it (or 10) then if you test with near 3/4, you can add the weight of 5 gallons.)
Actually it really doesn't matter, as long as your gas gauge is fairly accurate.
The funny thing is how surprised people are when they pull their Vettes over a scale. Especially the later C3s -- they register some un-sportscar-like weights (3600+ pounds.)
I figured my '69 and 2002 at 3600 pounds with me in them...need to take them to the dump to get actual weight.
Actually it really doesn't matter, as long as your gas gauge is fairly accurate.
The funny thing is how surprised people are when they pull their Vettes over a scale. Especially the later C3s -- they register some un-sportscar-like weights (3600+ pounds.)
I figured my '69 and 2002 at 3600 pounds with me in them...need to take them to the dump to get actual weight.
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (Ken74Conv)
Where is the best place to buy the g-tech for $50.00?
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Re: g-tech owners- opinions? (ddecart)
For $50, how can you go wrong?
Personally I like the RaceLogic V-box http://www.racelogic.co.uk/vbox/
But at ~$10k, it's a bit pricey for the average Joe.
Personally I like the RaceLogic V-box http://www.racelogic.co.uk/vbox/
But at ~$10k, it's a bit pricey for the average Joe.
Do you have access to a V-box at work? I have a co-worker who borrowed one from Vehicle Dynamics and installed it in his ASedan car for a couple of races this season. It gives some very interesting and useful info. First full season in AS, he finished 6th at the Runoffs.