GTech Performance Meter. Do they work??
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GTech Performance Meter. Do they work??
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I saw a commercial today for the G Tech performance meter for $199. It plugs into your cigarette lighter and gives you 0-60 times ,Q mile times trap speeds, horsepower and lateral G s. Do these things really work and are they accurate? Some of the older models are selling for $30.00 on ebay, what do you guys think? Anyone have experience with these?
I saw a commercial today for the G Tech performance meter for $199. It plugs into your cigarette lighter and gives you 0-60 times ,Q mile times trap speeds, horsepower and lateral G s. Do these things really work and are they accurate? Some of the older models are selling for $30.00 on ebay, what do you guys think? Anyone have experience with these?
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by David426
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I saw a commercial today for the G Tech performance meter for $199. It plugs into your cigarette lighter and gives you 0-60 times ,Q mile times trap speeds, horsepower and lateral G s. Do these things really work and are they accurate? Some of the older models are selling for $30.00 on ebay, what do you guys think? Anyone have experience with these?
I saw a commercial today for the G Tech performance meter for $199. It plugs into your cigarette lighter and gives you 0-60 times ,Q mile times trap speeds, horsepower and lateral G s. Do these things really work and are they accurate? Some of the older models are selling for $30.00 on ebay, what do you guys think? Anyone have experience with these?
Burning Brakes
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difficult to get accurate readings. I actually had a "dyno tune" program on my palm pilot which did all that the G-tech did and more at one point. It's fun, but really, just go to the dragstrip to get your numbers.
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I ran that model at the track in my GTO. The track times were 12.8 at 117. The G Tech gave me 12.7 on that same run - it is accurate, All the runs of the day were pretty much in line with those results.
The difference is of course that the GTeech starts counting as soon as the car starts moving, so it does not account for reaction time.
Keep in mind road conditions will never match track conditions
The difference is of course that the GTeech starts counting as soon as the car starts moving, so it does not account for reaction time.
Keep in mind road conditions will never match track conditions
Last edited by Ragtop_Rob; Feb 7, 2005 at 06:55 AM.
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Originally Posted by Ragtop_Rob
I ran that model at the track in my GTO. The track times were 12.8 at 117. The G Tech gave me 12.7 on that same run - it is accurate, All the runs of the day were pretty much in line with those results.
The difference is of course that the GTeech starts counting as soon as the car starts moving, so it does not account for reaction time.
Keep in mind road conditions will never match track conditions
The difference is of course that the GTeech starts counting as soon as the car starts moving, so it does not account for reaction time.
Keep in mind road conditions will never match track conditions
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Are the older units as good as the new SS models? It looks like they do the same things, however the price difference is very large. $30.00 for an older unit (e-bay) and $199.00 for the new one. Makes me wonder
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Have you checked out the Tazzo?? Do a google and go to their web site. I've had one for a couple years now and it is about spot on accurate at 2 different drag strips. 
(and cheaper)
(and cheaper)
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Originally Posted by TLS
Actually, I have a GTech Pro Comp that has an Xmas tree mode. It will count down a tree and measure your reaction time. It's fun to play with, I have only used it to compare different techniques for launching the car. I usually just measure 60' and 0-60 mph. I still can't get the car to launch all that well, but running on the run flats maybe I'm expecting too much. I bought mine used from someone on Ebay, didn't pay too much, so it's been worth it.
it's fun to play with and it's accurate, but it gets old quick. If you can get one cheap from e-bay or something, go for it, but I wouldn't suggest spending $200 on oneIf someone wants mine, PM me.
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I got a new one for my birthday to use at track events for G's is what I am really interested it. I think it will measure and compare consistencies in each corner. The new one does a bunch more check out there site.
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Originally Posted by Ragtop_Rob
I ran that model at the track in my GTO. The track times were 12.8 at 117. The G Tech gave me 12.7 on that same run - it is accurate, All the runs of the day were pretty much in line with those results.
The difference is of course that the GTeech starts counting as soon as the car starts moving, so it does not account for reaction time.
Keep in mind road conditions will never match track conditions
The difference is of course that the GTeech starts counting as soon as the car starts moving, so it does not account for reaction time.
Keep in mind road conditions will never match track conditions
iv seen the same thing when using the gtech
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Originally Posted by David426
Are the older units as good as the new SS models? It looks like they do the same things, however the price difference is very large. $30.00 for an older unit (e-bay) and $199.00 for the new one. Makes me wonder
The $30 unit you are referring to is the oldest model.
I have one for sale which is the model prior to the new ones right now.
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