g timers

AE82 FXGT · Post by **AE82 FXGT** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:22 pm

Sup all,

I did a search on these but it didn't yeild much in the way of results.
Just after opinions and experiences with g tech/ g timer type devices.
I scoped out a few:

v box
http://www.racelogic.co.uk/?show=VBOX
too much $$$

escort passport g timers
http://www.myradardetector.com/passport_g-timer.htm

and g-tech by tesla
http://www.gtechpro.com/ss.html

anyone have any info?

I used to have an older g tech timer which I thought was quite good, was a bit annoying to use mainly cause you had to level it, but this new one you don't.
The amount I spend would depend on the features and what I need etc.

(And before you guys pipe up, my mate has an airstrip on his farm for top dressing)

deanis · Post by **deanis** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:43 pm

check out the performance box and driftbox also by racelogic.

they cost about a grand but have almost the same features as the VBOX.

just not as accurate. speeds are .1kph instead of .01kph.

still pretty good!

http://www.performancebox.co.uk/

AE82 FXGT · Post by **AE82 FXGT** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:44 pm

Also found this site that sells the g tech in NZ

http://www.toptown.co.nz/gallery/item/view/89/233/

but that one is $400

according to google 200usd (on tesla site) = 292nzd

but on top of that for shipping.

Also if I purchase something from the US do I have to pay a tax or something when it hits NZ borders?
I haven't purchased anything form overseas before...

Yes I have looked at the drift box etc they have NZ agents
http://www.driftbox.co.nz/

not sure if I want to spend that much, so far g tech looks like good bang for buck...

Lith · Post by **Lith** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:45 pm

VBox are no doubt the best, I have under controlled circumstances tested Apple's Dynolicious software which seems hit and miss, but I rate it (when used with a 3rd party mount kit you have to buy separately) better than the Tesla GTech which tend to be both be fragile and inconsistant. They are overly ambitious with trap speeds and slightly optimistic with 1/4 mile times on average.

Of the affordable ones, the Passport GTimer is the most consistant and the most sturdy in my opinion. It actually seems to lean towards being conservative, hardly anyone who has run on mine has done a time they can't repeat on the drag strip.

AE82 FXGT · Post by **AE82 FXGT** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:03 pm

Hmm.
I cant find anywhere that sells the passport gtimer.
In NZ or overseas.

matt dunn · Post by **matt dunn** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:10 pm

I use the Performance box.

Cool piece of stuff to play with.

Lith · Post by **Lith** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:13 pm

I did Google of the Escort Passport timer and there were HEAPS of hits, there have been a couple sold recently on tardme too.

Willdat? · Post by **Willdat?** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:18 am

With importing stuff you only have to pay tax if it's over $400 including shipping.

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:32 pm

A G timer eh?

loudstealthGT-Four · Post by **loudstealthGT-Four** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:56 pm

Timmo wrote:A G timer eh?

I can get one of those for only $400. Dam that's cheap....

AE82 FXGT · Post by **AE82 FXGT** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:48 pm

Lith wrote:I did Google of the Escort Passport timer and there were HEAPS of hits, there have been a couple sold recently on tardme too.

links to said hits?

Im trying to find a place in nz where i can buy new.

I've only found a 4yo second hand unit on trademe...

Lith · Post by **Lith** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:43 am

They were mostly overseas, though turns out the only NZ link which wasn't trade me pointed to a website which no longer exists

Heylin · Post by **Heylin** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:20 pm

Also if I purchase something from the US do I have to pay a tax or something when it hits NZ borders?
I haven't purchased anything form overseas before...

Some items dont carry any duty tax, ive ordered all sorts of things off eBay and also direct from sellers online stores, never paid a cent in tax.

Stuff sent via USPS goes through DHL terminal in Auckland, and I believe (based on my recent experience and some reliable info) they dont even check packages (no X-ray machine currently.)

pc · Post by pc » Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:16 pm

AE82 FXGT wrote:Sup all,

I did a search on these but it didn't yeild much in the way of results.
Just after opinions and experiences with g tech/ g timer type devices.
I scoped out a few:

So what do you you want to do with said device, 1/4 mile times, lap timing, data logging etc?

AE82 FXGT · Post by **AE82 FXGT** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:01 pm

mainly 1/4 mile + trap speed, and 0-100kmph, not so much data logging, but any extra features that could come in handy would be nice.

B1NZ · Post by **B1NZ** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:11 pm

Willdat? wrote:With importing stuff you only have to pay tax if it's over $400 including shipping.

I think you will find that anything above $50 can have an import tax put on it, have a look here:

http://www.customs.govt.nz/importers/Private+Importers/Customs+Charges.htm

Mr.Phreak · Post by **Mr.Phreak** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:37 pm

It says "No revenue collection will be made if the total amount owing on the goods imported is less than $50" meaning if the duty is less than $50 they won't bother, since most items are at 12.5% it means you can usually spend $400 before they start looking...

Of course, there's quite a few things that have higher rates so it's only a general rule

Stu- · Post by **Stu-** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:37 am

Anyone know of any available that would run on Android?

pc · Post by pc » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:47 pm

AE82 FXGT wrote:mainly 1/4 mile + trap speed, and 0-100kmph, not so much data logging, but any extra features that could come in handy would be nice.

You could maybe get a 1Hz USB GPS unit for $90ish and get some software to analyse the resultant data to give the speeds & traps. would be alright for 1/4 mile in a slowish car, maybe not so good for 0-100KM/h in a fast car as the sample rate wouldn't be high enough... but it would be cheap

AE82 FXGT · Post by **AE82 FXGT** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:14 pm

I think I may have found a site to buy it fron, just flicking them an email to see whats what

http://proamtdw.com/escortgt2.htm

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