Looking for lap timers

[akosi]

I am looking for lap timers and I was wondering what most people use. I have a macbook as well I'm not sure if certain timers don't work with macs.

Thanks!

 

[Emerson]

Were you looking for a basic lap timer or for data acquisition?

 

[akosi]

I'm not sure this is a new thing I am trying to understand. I have seen the ones that show the map, your position, and speed while riding any idea on how much those are and who makes them? I'll probably go with the standard lap timer because of the price, plus thats all I really need at this stage but the other sure would be nice to have.

 

[Emerson]

The GPS lap timers are pricey you're easily upwards of $500 but like you said they're very nice because they can also do RPM, Throttle, possition, gear etc. The two main companies that make them are XT and Athon.

 

[akosi]

Ah i figured they were up there. Thanks for the help!

 

[LossPrev]

Another option is Qstarz. It can be plugged into a computer to analyze the data but also has the LCD screen for checking stuff out at the track. One cool feature is the LCD screen will turn green if you're ahead of your best lap and it'll be red if you're behind.

http://racing.qstarz.com/Products/LT-Q6000.html

 

[akosi]

That does sound pretty cool thanks ill check them out.

 

[akosi]

Wow those are nice I think I'm sold on it

 

[vinny337]

It depends on what you want to do, like Em mentioned rpm, throttle, position, etc. I have the Starlane Stealth GPS-3, they run about $400 new and to be honest it's under utilized.

 

[akosi]

I'll check that one out as well does it require software to get the data? I was looking at the QSTARZ and I liked it but after some research it looks like I will have to purchase software in order to fully use it.

 

[vinny337]

akosi;298426 wrote: I'll check that one out as well does it require software to get the data? I was looking at the QSTARZ and I liked it but after some research it looks like I will have to purchase software in order to fully use it.

No software required, once you hook it up to your battery you're golden.

 

[akosi]

vinny337;298428 wrote: No software required, once you hook it up to your battery you're golden.

Thanks

 

[_Rob]

I will be using the QStarz BT-Q1000eX (~$200 including software) for the first time this season. It won't capture bike info (throttle position, RPM, etc.), just the GPS data. If you're interested in that one, make sure the software will work on you Mac.

 

[kcor]

Trackday app for iPhone if you have it and wire it down. $5 not including deductible on your phone replacement insurance


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[Unbroken13]

I have the iPhone app also... I don't think it's accurate... It shows your lines and stuff.. But your in the woods and stuff... Lol... I had it mounted under the fairing in the back... Maybe if I mounted it outside of the fairings?? Lap times seem close just not your lines

 

[Kruizen]

I bought one of the external GPS receivers that has a 5 hertz(?) refresh rate versus the stock of 1 refresh rate. And use my old iphone 4, so I don't have to worry about wading my phone up.

The external gps really increased the accuracy.

 

[bacolmm]

_Rob;298462 wrote: I will be using the QStarz BT-Q1000eX (~$200 including software) for the first time this season. It won't capture bike info (throttle position, RPM, etc.), just the GPS data. If you're interested in that one, make sure the software will work on you Mac.

I love mine! Hard to beat for $200 IMHO.

 

[hank]

I recently heard about this app as well - I will try it this season:
http://www.racetraceapp.com/

 

[betarace]

Pirelli Diablo app is free and no more/less accurate than other phone based apps

 

[jtdbsr]

Another vote for the Pirelli app. Lap times are accurate even with the phone being in my inside pocket of the suit. If you can mount it on the bike in an unobstructed place, even better.