transponders

[mmarsden]

does anyone kno why lrrs uses the transponders that seem to be the most expensive. i looked on the ccs website and the company they use for transponders have them as low as $80 to $190..

[Kurlon]

does anyone kno why lrrs uses the transponders that seem to be the most expensive. i looked on the ccs website and the company they use for transponders have them as low as $80 to $190..

The lower priced units aren't suitable for anything faster than dirtbikes on dirt or gokarts.

[mmarsden]

The westhold company sells them from a link form the ccs website and says up to 300mph.. http://www.westhold.com/products_timing.html - check it out

[Kurlon]

The westhold company sells them from a link form the ccs website and says up to 300mph.. http://www.westhold.com/products_timing.html - check it out

That's for other tracks, NHMS uses the AMB system that isn't compatible with Westhold's units.

[mmarsden]

ohh - got yah.. im always looking to save money- prob cost alot for track to switch rather than save me 150bucks..

[Scottg22]

AMB is a leader in transponder/timing/scoring.

The big goofy UGLY transponders CCS maybe cheape but they dont really do much. All it will provide you with is your best lap of a session (at least posted at the track).

AMB is a much bigger company, their stuff works the best and like you mentioned, the track is setup for AMB.

That and CCS makes you mount that big ugly box on your tail section.

[STREET&COMP]

AMB is a leader in transponder/timing/scoring.

The big goofy UGLY transponders CCS maybe cheape but they dont really do much. All it will provide you with is your best lap of a session (at least posted at the track).

AMB is a much bigger company, their stuff works the best and like you mentioned, the track is setup for AMB.

That and CCS makes you mount that big ugly box on your tail section.

And with that you get companies that make things like this http://www.blindapex.com/timers.html
DESCRIPTION
The DisplayIT is an in-car lap timer that receives timing and scoring information from a data transmitter that is connected to the AMB timing system.
(AMB transponder required).
The DisplayIT can also be used with an infrared receiver-transmitter pair that is also available from Blind Apex.

SPECIFICATIONS
Lap memory: Last 34 laps in non-volatile memory
Radio: 900Mhz, frequency hopping
Required voltage: 7 - 18V
Power consumption (normal): 0.6W (50mA @ 12V) (Fuse should accept >=250mA)
Power consumption (receiving data): 1W (85mA @ 12V)
Polarity of DC connection: No polarity (diode rectified). Power cord included (bare wire end)
Dimensions: 4.75” x 3.25” x 1” (LxWxH)
Casing material: ABS-PC, waterproof design