Re: G-tech Pro performance meter

[Alexei M Voloshin <Alexei.M.Voloshin-1@tc.umn.edu>]

Sounds pretty nifty, how does it work??

Alex

On Mon, 26 Aug 1996 Rodney.L.Wiggins@CLEV.frb.org wrote:

>      I just bought a G-tech pro this weekend. I thought some of you might 
>      be interested in what it can do. 
>      
>      Measures:
>      0-60 times,
>      60-0 braking (feet)
>      1/4 time and terminal speed,
>      accelerating and breaking G's,
>      lateral G's both sustained and peak, 
>      Road horsepower
>      
>      cost: $140 
>      web page:www.gtechpro.com
>      
>      Its smaller than most radar detectors and just plugs into the 
>      cigarette lighter. 
>      
>      supposedly a better device than the far more expensive Varicom unit.
>      
>      So far it seems to work pretty well, is easy enough to use and the 
>      measurements are pretty close to what I'd expect for my car and its 
>      modifications. However I haven't tested it against any other device. 
>      Perhaps I'll take it out to the dragstrip this week to get an idea of 
>      its consistency and accuracy. Even if its not totally true to 
>      "real-world" measures It probably provides some quantifying measure 
>      for comparing changes made (e.g. does the K&N really help?).
>      
>      Anyway, I have no personal interest/relationship with the 
>      manufacturer. Just a satisfied customer.
>      
>      Later,
>      Rod Wiggins
>