G-Tech meter

[rob gallagher]

diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu wrote:
> 
> Has anyone heard of an aftermarket measurement device called a G-tech meter
> (at least that's what I think its called).  It's a small unit that sticks to
> your windscreen with a suction cup and plugs into the cigarette lighter
> socket for power.  It will give you g-forces, 1/4 mile time, HP rating and a
> few other things I think.  Someone in our car club bought one to try out and
> he said it was quite accurate, the HP reading was 2HP less than actual
> measurements from dyno testing.  His 1/4 mile times were also close to
> actual times.
> 
> Has anyone used this device ?  I would like the feedback from a few more
> people before I'd consider buying one, although its reasonably cheap at
> AU$250 after freight and taxes.  I need something to help with setting up
> the suspension in the race car, and this device may just be it.
> 
> How does it measure the distance (doppler effect ?), or does it calculate
> distance from your acceleration ?  If this is the case how does it go in
> hilly areas, bumpy roads, etc ?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Dan     dzorde at geocities.com

I have one.  It is good for making comparision measurements.  It
is not that accurate.


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Rob Gallagher

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