GPS Lap timers
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GPX pro by XT racing. Owned and operated in atlanta, ga. I've had one since they came out with them several years ago. They're former racers themselves, and most all of tje pro teams use them. Customer support is second to none as well. Www.xtracing.com
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With your starlane, do you have to set up the intervals and finish line on the first lap? With mine you did so I wasted a lap doing that and most of the time it didn't register for whatever reason so then I would try again... then I just said screw it and got no lap times. Hopefully they have improved that process. With the gpx, I can go to a new track and literally just hit one button to turn on the power, it does the rest... Later I can adjust the intervals, finish line, etc either on the timer or on the computer.
noobinacan
Member
GPx pro is not just GPS laptimer...its much more. its a fully functional dash with data acquisition.
If you're looking for just a GPS laptimer, there are cheaper options out there.
If you're looking for just a GPS laptimer, there are cheaper options out there.
Rmcaninch600
Control Rider
trackmaster is a $10 app that turns your smart phone into a gps lap timer. it works well and you can put a lot of splits. down side of coarse your phone is on the bike. I have a commando which is a rugged phone and has survived 2 100mph crashes.
USMC_10
New Member
No, not any more. A firmware update eliminated that process and it now automatically determines finish line and intermediaries.
June 2012 Firmware update note:
-Introduced the innovative feature SAFD (Starlane Automatic Finish line Detection) developed by Starlane to allow the automatic finish line positioning on the main straight without any operation by the driver, also on unknown tracks.
It takes approx 2 laps for the GPS to learn the course and then it's automatic from there. Turn it on and run.
So you still can't go in after your session and cut up the track to see different splits? The gpx can, it also allows you to tie in several data aquisition points as well. I have rpm, temp, and throttle position tied in on mine, and there's many others you can do as well (suspension, gear, ect) overall, even at $200 more than the starlane, the gpx does sooooo much more, its well worth it, and can you call up starlane and actually talk to the guy that designed and developed the software when you have issues? Thats customer service ya just can't put a pricetag on.
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Starlane was first on the scene... GPX came in a bit after but did it better I think. Took Starlane a few years just to catch up to where GPX started at it seems? And as mentioned, the GPX does a great deal more than just timing...but even at just that, there's so much you can do with the GPX timing on the computer! I bought my starlane new for $700+ several years ago...sold it used for $400 and bought a used GPX for $350. 
Very happy with the final result. I think you can get the GPX for $600-$700 new? Not sure what the current price on the Starlane is?
Very happy with the final result. I think you can get the GPX for $600-$700 new? Not sure what the current price on the Starlane is?the AIM solo, which the OP is asking about, retails for $399.nikk777;274607 wrote: Starlane was first on the scene... GPX came in a bit after but did it better I think. Took Starlane a few years just to catch up to where GPX started at it seems? And as mentioned, the GPX does a great deal more than just timing...but even at just that, there's so much you can do with the GPX timing on the computer! I bought my starlane new for $700+ several years ago...sold it used for $400 and bought a used GPX for $350.
This is the retail pricing on the GPX, depending on which one you get:
GPX Pro 4 $659
GPX Pro 8 $769
Oh yea, XT Racing even has a forum that the owners/developers are always surfing, to give customers/potential customers a place to ask questions for everyone to see and compare notes on. Easy way to get info out there to more people. LoL, yea, i know ive said it before, but you cant beat their customer service.
http://www.xtracing.com/forums/index.php
http://www.xtracing.com/forums/index.php
speedster_chris
New Member
QStarz (LT-Q6000). Great customer service, well packaged, a cinch to use.
http://www.qstarz.com/Products/GPS%20Products/LT-Q6000-F.html
http://www.qstarz.com/Products/GPS%20Products/LT-Q6000-F.html
jaren warren
Member
I've been wanting to do this. The downside is that most phones are insuffient when it comes to their GPS frequency and you need to buy an external bluetooth GPS for it to be effective.
daddyfriedrich
Member
I've suggested to several folks that lap timers might be a good thing for someone (cough, cough , NESBA, cough ) to rent out at the track.