Transponders

woodyracing · 24 Sep 2007, 11:28 (Ref:2021630)

I'm going to order an AMB 260R Transponder, thats the recharchable type, but are there any websites that log your track activity ? I know you can get results and timings on the MST site in PDF after an event has completed but what about live timings ? and how come 750mc aren't on the MST site ?

Also should I buy from MSTTiming or direct from HS Sports ?

thanks
Andy.

Ian Sowman · 24 Sep 2007, 11:50 (Ref:2021657)

750 Motor Club don't use MST to time their events - HS Sports do.

Tick Tock Man · 3 Mar 2008, 08:04 (Ref:2143019)

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Originally Posted by Ian Sowman

750 Motor Club don't use MST to time their events - HS Sports do.

...and they don't use HS Sports either, just equipment and software supplied by HS Sports. Timing is done by independant MSA registered timekeepers.

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Originally Posted by Charlie

mylaps.com is for anyone worldwide with an Ambit transponder.

Unfortunately, I believe that this is only if the race organisers are using AMB's Orbitz results software.

graham allen · 13 Nov 2008, 16:12 (Ref:2334367)

Am I the only person slightly peeved at the apparent monopoly AMB have over race transponders? The price has just gone up and up, the technology has not really progressed, and there is no alternative brand.

One possible way to save money is the Kart 160 transponder. Apparently it works fine so long as it is close to the ground, less than 30cm, and you do not exceed 100mph crossing the finish line.

Has anyone tried this cheaper option or are you just too fast??

Al Weyman · 24 Sep 2007, 12:22 (Ref:2021692)

For starters I would get the wired in one, I have heard of people having issues with the battery ones. They are very simple to wire in, I take one from my alternator and one to ground and hold it on with tie wraps and use it between two vehicles, takes a few minutes to swap over.

I think clubs have to pay MST for the privalige as Combe Race Club is also not on there. It was much better about 6 months ago and was virtually live but their site seemed to go a bit wobbly then all we were left with was this pdf download thing which is not quite so good but is still updated through the day.

Ian Sowman · 24 Sep 2007, 12:38 (Ref:2021702)

CCRC is on there...

Al Weyman · 24 Sep 2007, 22:07 (Ref:2022159)

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Originally Posted by Ian Sowman

CCRC is on there...

You are right sorry.

woodyracing · 24 Sep 2007, 13:26 (Ref:2021742)

hmm, interesting point about the battery ones.

**Tim Falce** · 24 Sep 2007, 16:10 (Ref:2021848)

I've had a rechargable one for a few years, since they were mandatory anyway, and have not had any problems with it.
The big downside is that you need to keep recharging it and it takes over 24 hours from flat and the charge only lasts three days.
If you only have one car or don't share I would go for a fixed one.

GORDON STREETER · 24 Sep 2007, 21:32 (Ref:2022128)

I've had a wired in one since we had to have them , never had any trouble and just wired it to the ignition coil. You still have to hire another one for places like Spa though !

woodyracing · 7 Oct 2007, 19:59 (Ref:2034279)

I went for a battery powered transponder in the end, i borrowed one recently and it did the job and was quick to fit. Saves me having to wire it in, i had in mind to add a fuse and switch so its not always on, but job done now

um and the website i was referring to before was mylaps.com but someone told me its only for US

AU N EGL · 8 Oct 2007, 19:26 (Ref:2035229)

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Originally Posted by woodyracing

um and the website i was referring to before was mylaps.com but someone told me its only for US

World wide. AMB is an Italian company and has most of the top motorsports, motorcycles and bicycle races listed.

An event promotor may choose not to have a LIVE feed outside race venue and only post times after the race.

Plus some teams my also chose not too allow public access to their lap times AFTER a race, but only the final placing.

At the tracks here in the US most are on WIFI networks so we just take the lap tops and have all the races with live timing and scoring feed.

Charlie · 8 Oct 2007, 20:04 (Ref:2035259)

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Originally Posted by woodyracing

um and the website i was referring to before was mylaps.com but someone told me its only for US

mylaps.com is for anyone worldwide with an Ambit transponder.

Simply register with your transponder number and provide a few details about yourself. The trick is getting the timing organisation your organiser uses to upload the laptime information to the site.

I race in the Scottish XR2 Championship and can get all my laptimes and analysis there. The data is provided to them by our timekeepers SMART just hours after the race meeting. It's actually annoying when we race at a circuit at which other timekeepers are used and we can't get the info uploaded.

Have a look at www.mylaps.com/profiles/index.jsp?membername=Fat%2069&id=45210 to see my info

woodyracing · 9 Oct 2007, 10:40 (Ref:2035737)

cool, looks good thanks.

GORDON STREETER · 14 Oct 2007, 09:52 (Ref:2039711)

After checking, my transponder did work at Spa on Friday. Although last weekend I was told that it wouldn't work and I put in one of theirs. The last thing you need in a grid of 70+ cars is no time after qualifying !

terence · 15 Oct 2007, 07:13 (Ref:2040467)

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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

After checking, my transponder did work at Spa on Friday. Although last weekend I was told that it wouldn't work and I put in one of theirs. The last thing you need in a grid of 70+ cars is no time after qualifying !

I did,nt have any issues at Spa Gordon,but then I did,nt do Barrys Race

Copperbottom · 1 Mar 2008, 20:22 (Ref:2141733)

Where's a good place to buy said transponder??

Stuart H · 2 Mar 2008, 20:21 (Ref:2142565)

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Originally Posted by Copperbottom

Where's a good place to buy said transponder??

Try www.hssports.co.uk

GORDON STREETER · 13 Nov 2008, 20:40 (Ref:2334526)

I know of several tracks where I in my humble Anglia cross the line at well over 100mph !

bdwoody · 13 Nov 2008, 21:10 (Ref:2334542)

i got 95 mph over the line at brands in my audi a4 diesel with the misses in the car on a track day ,so as gordon says over 100 in some thing a bit soooped up is more than possible

terence · 14 Nov 2008, 04:56 (Ref:2334659)

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Originally Posted by bdwoody

i got 95 mph over the line at brands in my audi a4 diesel with the misses in the car on a track day ,so as gordon says over 100 in some thing a bit soooped up is more than possible

Get it chipped.

graham allen · 14 Nov 2008, 10:27 (Ref:2334765)

OK, OK it looks like I need a tranx260 as I dare not admit I might be sub 100 across the line at Brands, but why is this monopoly allowed?

Any by the way, any Anglia that does 100 anywhere fails the criteria requirements for Humble by about 50mph.

AU N EGL · 14 Nov 2008, 12:37 (Ref:2334820)

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Originally Posted by graham allen

OK, OK it looks like I need a tranx260 as I dare not admit I might be sub 100 across the line at Brands, but why is this monopoly allowed?

Because that IS THE WAY IT IS.

Propitiatory software is not a monopoly, it is normal acceptable business.

Don't get the battery model get the direct wire

Besides using Mylaps dot com to look at your races, and competitors times is great.

**Tim Falce** · 14 Nov 2008, 13:23 (Ref:2334841)

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Originally Posted by graham allen

OK, OK it looks like I need a tranx260 as I dare not admit I might be sub 100 across the line at Brands, but why is this monopoly allowed?

Just looked at the price and it appears to be around a 30% increase from last year and over 50% from when I bought mine.
Prices will always be high while people continue to buy them. Don't but them and the price will fall but then you don't get to race do you.
It's the rip off culture we live in.

AU N EGL · 14 Nov 2008, 17:11 (Ref:2334942)

contact a reseller, and maybe if you get 10-15 guys together you can get a discount.

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