Brand new Gen 1 GTech Pro's at around $50.00 at EBay....sounds like fun for 1/5th of the newer model....and the price is,well-laughable....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=46100



(And no,I don't have any interest in the above-mentioned sale,but I DID buy one and am waiting on its' arrival-)

 

there is an ad in this week's Autoweek for the original gtech also for 49.95. It's in the gift guide under accessories.

 

Thanks for the heads-up... just ordered one up for $39.99. I know it's not as accurate as some other methods, but it will be great to measure performance differences with various tuning/mods, along with my CanScan.

 

Does anyone know then which timing device IS accurate for measuring performance?

 

It's probably the best portable device... (the new ones look really cool, but at $200-$300)but not as accurate as timing equipment you'd find at a drag strip or autocross.

 

I can offer this information; The guys with whom I work that race modded Mustangs all have the G-Tech. They also go to the racetracks in my area several times a year. When I was thinking about purchasing one for myself I approached them to ask about the G-Tech's accuracy. They assured me that it was as accurate as it claims to be and they have compared it's numbers to a real chronometer at a real dragstrip. I bought one and have not been disappointed. When doing my own stoplight "comparisons", the G-Tech has given me information that prepares me to choose my opponents in a more well-informed fashion. For example, when it was telling me that I was running 14.2-14.4, I was even with stock Mustang GT's. When I was running 13.3 with the nitrous I was running even with, and sometimes quicker than, Evo8's and STi's. The last side-by-side this year involved a new GTO driver who thought V-8's ruled the streets. He was shown that he bought the wrong car every way imaginable. From a dead stop, 20 mph roll, 60 mph roll, it didn't matter. he is now well acquainted with my license plate number. I cannot vouch for the G-Tech's accuracy, personally, but I can tell you that since I have been using mine I have never been surprised on the street.

Charles

 

lol charles, thanks for sharing that info

I'll do a search to try to buy one, any recommendations are most welcome

 

I should have also noted that I have the Pro version and the additional data and ability to analyze the runs in detail really help determine launch rpm, shift rpm, and other vehicle behaviors.

Charles

 

Am still lovin' mine,and will upgrade to the newest G-Tech gizmo soon.

 

So what is the difference between the 1 and 2 version.

 

gtechpro.com has all the answers

 

He must've been a really new GTO driver. An '05 GTO will run a 13-flat bone-stock. The ATXs might even dip into the high 12s. The hard part is getting the thing to grip-up since it's pushing 400hp on 245s. It'll lay down rubber an entire 1/8th mile track. With just better rubber they hit mid-12s. With NoS they get low-11s.