GPS laptimer, training, qualifying and racing equipment

[steveyb]

We are pleased to be able to offer the latest in on-board GPS data logging and laptiming equipment, the Q-Starz BT Q1000eX.

The BT1000eX GPS lap timer is a very powerful data logger with 8MB memory able to log up to 400,000 datapoints and with a long battery life of 42 hours, which gives a very strong base to support the 5Hz logging speed.

The device plots your track around the circuit, or anywhere else for that matter, you can use it for your run around the block, your cycle through the bush or even your swim if you put it in a waterproof bag.

You can analyse your laps, put as many split points in as you want, over lay the laps on Google Earth (this is waay cool), analyse your speed at any point in your lap, your acceleration and deceleration, and even link the GPS track to an on-board video if you record one.

All in a device the size of a small cell-phone that sits on your bike somewhere or in your pocket.

I am using one and it showed me that in Turn 8 at Taupo I was slowing down in the middle of the corner rather than continuing to accelerate. It also allowed me to analyse which lines were giving me the best performance.

All this for a really reasonable price of $299.00.

Please visit www.hexagonmotorsport.co.nz for more information or to order.

Cheers

Steve

[Mental Trousers]

Are you using anything as an on-bike front end with this?? It has blue tooth capability so one of those connected to a cell phone running the Race Chrono software (http://www.racechrono.com/download/) and you've got a truly world class lap timer/data logger for not a lot of dollars.

I've been looking at just this sort of setup. Only problem is finding a phone/device that can run the software.

[sAsLEX]

Are you using anything as an on-bike front end with this?? It has blue tooth capability so one of those connected to a cell phone running the Race Chrono software (http://www.racechrono.com/download/) and you've got a truly world class lap timer/data logger for not a lot of dollars.

I've been looking at just this sort of setup. Only problem is finding a phone/device that can run the software.

Maybe an iPhone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAOtC9QfXac&feature=share

But that is seriously cheap!

[Mental Trousers]

Maybe an iPhone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAOtC9QfXac&feature=share

But that is seriously cheap!

The Race Chrono software won't run on an iPhone. Since Race Chrono went pro they're very reluctant to update the free version of the software. So you're pretty much stuck with trying to get hold of slightly older phones (touch screens with no keyboard mean maximum display area for nice, large, readable lap times) or PDA's.

[imdying]

Are you using anything as an on-bike front end with this?? It has blue tooth capability so one of those connected to a cell phone running the Race Chrono software (http://www.racechrono.com/download/) and you've got a truly world class lap timer/data logger for not a lot of dollars.A world class system typically samples at 40 times or more faster than this unit. Of course, they start at about 10 times the price also.

[CHOPPA]

I just stole it to test this weekend. Loaded all the info into my PC and im very impressed with what I have seen. I have been analysing the data that was already in it from Taupo. Im sure its all pretty standard features for a GPS lap timer but this realy is an amazing tool to analyse your racing, check gearing, lines etc etc.

The one drawback I do see with this it the lack of display when racing but I have a normal lap timer for that anyway. On a positive note I can actually use this one when I go running and at the BMX track etc due to its small size which wouldnt be possible with other units.

Another use for it would be to hide in your wifes car to see where she goes during the day...... haha

[quickbuck]

I just stole it to test this weekend. Loaded all the info into my PC and im very impressed with what I have seen. I have been analysing the data that was already in it from Taupo. Im sure its all pretty standard features for a GPS lap timer but this realy is an amazing tool to analyse your racing, check gearing, lines etc etc.

The one drawback I do see with this it the lack of display when racing but I have a normal lap timer for that anyway. On a positive note I can actually use this one when I go running and at the BMX track etc due to its small size which wouldnt be possible with other units.

Another use for it would be to hide in your wifes car to see where she goes during the day...... haha
Thanks for that Choppa.
As for the lack of display, well actually that is one distraction I think I could do without....
When you think about it, (okay when I do), i tend to be more focused on the time rather than carring out better riding techniques, and perfecting reference points.... So I see it as a great after test analysis tool.

I should have seen if Steve B had one on him at Manfeild last Saturday, and given it a test ride... Oh, well, never mind.

[CHOPPA]

Everytime I get a new piece of Technology to test I cant imagine what it would be like to race without it! This is the same for the QStarz GPS system I used.
I picked the unit up from Steve Bagshaw from Moto Academy to test a couple of weeks ago. I loaded up the software to my laptop and started playing. The first thing I liked about the QStarz is its size and the fact you dont have to have in staring at the sky, just pop it in your pocket and off you go. I started just using it on my BMX and trainings runs which in itself was extremely beneficial and I instantly started getting more out of my training because I could actually see where I was starting to slow up and my competitive nature made me push harder in these areas to decrease my times.
I was booked in for the california superbike school and a track day at Hampton Downs the following weekend. I strapped it on and started recording data. It was quite amazing what I could learn from it, I set up all my split times etc so I could see if different lines or different gearing could decrease my lap times and add speed in certain areas.
Another feature the QStarz has in the G Force meter, I thought this would have been a waste of time but as it turns out again very useful. At the superbike school one of the instructors noticed some of my corners were not smooth, I thought he was being picky but sure enough once I checked the data I could see the spikes in the GPS where I was taking 2 bites at the corner.
All in all for value for money its hard to go past the QStarz. There is a huge amount of data to be taken from every lap. You have to be a bit computer savy to get the most out of it but these days you could just get a primary school kid to give you a quick lesson on its use and your away.
The small size of it means its easy to use for all types of racing and training. The one downfall due to this feature is that you cant check your lap times while you are racing so your still forced to use a beacon type lap recording system.