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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Hey guys, I was wondering which performance meter you are using?
Both good & bad. 0-60---1/4 mile times and G-force--breaking & etc.
Thanks! and may each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. As we share Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow with our loved one's please pray for the protection of our troops that are over sea's. Frank
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Most people prefer a GTech unit.

http://gtechpro.com/

Measurement Device: G-TECH/Pro (SS & RR)
0-60 mph: +/- 0.2mph
1/4 mi. E.T. : +/- .01sec
1/4m Speed: +/- 0.4mph
Horsepower: +/- 1%
Torque: +/- 1%
RPM: +/- 2%
Cost: $200
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Are there actaully any performance meters like GTech that can be considered somewhat reliable? I can see it being a cool toy but for extarcting accurate numbers I don't see it happening. Only tool I use are time slips from the track but am interested in hearing others opininions on GTech
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s.o.t.p works for most =)
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I've heard mixed comments on accelerometers. But it seems that the newer G-Tech's are actually pretty accurate.
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Thank's for your response. Gives me something to research tonight. Frank
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Originally Posted by vincentjames501
Most people prefer a GTech unit.

http://gtechpro.com/

Measurement Device: G-TECH/Pro (SS & RR)
0-60 mph: +/- 0.2mph
1/4 mi. E.T. : +/- .01sec
1/4m Speed: +/- 0.4mph
Horsepower: +/- 1%
Torque: +/- 1%
RPM: +/- 2%
Cost: $200
Thank's this just might be the toy I am looking for. Frank
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I have used one of the newer G-Techs and it worked well for times. It doesn't really matter if it is off by a little. It will still show if your times are improving.
To measure HP and Torque it is only as accurate as the weight you enter (car+you inside it).
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: I have actually been thinking of getting one as well. For the G meter I have been using the built in one in my AVIC headunit.
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