G-meter choices? - LotusTalk

kman0066 · 06-26-2009, 09:23 AM

I have an Elise and a kit car which I have been getting curious on comparing. So I've decided I would like to invest in a G-meter on some sorts. I know the G-tech meter series seems to be the most available ones, but are there others that are better, cheaper, etc. Accuracy would be nice, but I'm mostly interested in a comparison between my vehicles.

What do you use?

ZAMMY1 · 06-26-2009, 10:36 AM

do you have an ipod touch? or iphone?
there are a couple of cheap apps on the list for just that.
you might look at pocket dyno or dynolicious.........
sam

kman0066 · 06-26-2009, 11:15 AM

I do not currently own one, but I am considering it now if it's going to cost me nearly the same for a g-tech meter as a new phone with the app. Then again, I bet the G-tech would be more accurate and I don't need a new phone.

apk919 · 06-26-2009, 11:15 AM

I've used this: GTech-Pro Model RR

In fact, here's some data that I posted from a track session: Big Willow with SpeedVentures, Feb. 8 2009

It's a nice little unit, but there were three problems I had with it:

1) The mounting bracket is a bit flimsy... the ball and socket came apart and had to be glued back together.
2) The LCD display is impossible to read with polarized sunglasses.
3) The RPM data was sometimes spotty... i.e. dropouts in the data

kestrel74 · 06-26-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apk919

I've used this: GTech-Pro Model RR

In fact, here's some data that I posted from a track session: Big Willow with SpeedVentures, Feb. 8 2009

It's a nice little unit, but there were three problems I had with it:

1) The mounting bracket is a bit flimsy... the ball and socket came apart and had to be glued back together.
2) The LCD display is impossible to read with polarized sunglasses.
3) The RPM data was sometimes spotty... i.e. dropouts in the data

Ditto..... I have a Pro SS.... other than that, it's a great little unit !

kman0066 · 06-26-2009, 11:28 AM

That does look like decent data. And that would be scalable for if I ever get to the track on a regular basis.

kestrel74 · 06-26-2009, 11:38 AM

The RR unit is downloadable

Randy Chase · 06-26-2009, 12:53 PM

Of course we have very high resolution G Data on all of our video recorders.

But wait a month or so and you will see more data announcements from ChaseCam.

CrashTestDummy · 06-26-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Of course we have very high resolution G Data on all of our video recorders.

But wait a month or so and you will see more data announcements from ChaseCam.

I want this. I cant wait.

apk919 · 06-26-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Of course we have very high resolution G Data on all of our video recorders.

+1

And it's done well too. The recording unit can be mounted in any orientation and calibrated to give proper accel/decel and lateral G readings. Many other G-meters have to mounted precisely in one orientation to give true G readings.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

But wait a month or so and you will see more data announcements from ChaseCam.

Really?

06-26-2009, 09:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
kman0066 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 33	G-meter choices? I have an Elise and a kit car which I have been getting curious on comparing. So I've decided I would like to invest in a G-meter on some sorts. I know the G-tech meter series seems to be the most available ones, but are there others that are better, cheaper, etc. Accuracy would be nice, but I'm mostly interested in a comparison between my vehicles. What do you use?

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Of course we have very high resolution G Data on all of our video recorders. But wait a month or so and you will see more data announcements from ChaseCam. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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06-26-2009, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,557	do you have an ipod touch? or iphone? there are a couple of cheap apps on the list for just that. you might look at pocket dyno or dynolicious......... sam

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kman0066 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 33	I do not currently own one, but I am considering it now if it's going to cost me nearly the same for a g-tech meter as a new phone with the app. Then again, I bet the G-tech would be more accurate and I don't need a new phone.

06-26-2009, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
kman0066 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 33	That does look like decent data. And that would be scalable for if I ever get to the track on a regular basis.

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