Timers

[W racing]

What timer is everyone using on their test track?

 

[Kinser Racing]

I believe most are using a Micro Wizard Timer.

http://forums.derbydad4hire.com/post/Test-Track-5677330?highlight=wizard

 

[DNA RACING]

Micro Wizard K3 w/lazer gate.

 

[SoGone]

Micro Wizard K3. laser gate. Best timer and customer service hands down.

 

[Downhill]

Champ timer here. I bought it from DNA when he upgraded.

 

[DNA RACING]

Champ timer here. I bought it from DNA when he upgraded.

if i haddnt needed to upgrade for the league racing, i would never gotten rid of it. i still think its a great timer.

 

[cozybldr]

Microwizard K-1 with remote start switch.

 

[ZZ Racing]

Micro wizard for me to!!!!!

 

[quadad]

I built the MW kit "cheap kit", which is really low cost and I like that

. Requires a computer to get times though. Both Ian at MW and John at newdirections ("the Judge") have great products and give excellent service. MW timers have been the only ones that reset times when the gate returns - so that's an issue if you want an auto resetting gate. I also have heard of issues with alignment of the laser gate, though maybe that's old news. Personally, I would rather time off of the pin movement. Give them both a look though.

 

[cozybldr]

You built the kit too? I just did one for the Pack as a 4 Lane timer for a 3 lane track. Lane masking is nice.

Rick

 

[hotrod]

My single lane best track has a timer from John at new directions. I have had it since 2004 and had great results. John is also helpful if you have questions too.

Ed

 

[Resophonic Racing]

I use a newbold timer. very reliable and well built.

 

[W racing]

Thanks Everyone!

Why the laser gate? I thought the laser gate was less accurate?

 

[derby freak]

I use the Smartline Timer.

 

[DNA RACING]

smartline makes the champ. same timer different name.
when they first came out the lazers were not quite ready for primetime. now they are more accurate.

 

[DNA RACING]

i just got home from work, and waiting for me is a brand new TIMER

complete with the hardshell case.
Microwizzard K3 w/lazer gate.

 

[quadad]

I'm sure you will enjoy that DNA !

Who knows what the real deal is with the "new chip" in our league timer ? I have heard some bits and pieces about times being affected (slower) and maybe something also about there being less chance for ties, but I am looking for the real info. Is this written up somewhere ? Thanks !!!

 

[DNA RACING]

i do not know, but i know that as of now, i have the exact same setup as John does. that means the league tracks should all be very close in times. and thats a good thing.

 

[Old Geeezer]

Microwizzard K3 w/lazer gate (new chipset)

 

[Kinser Racing]

I'm sure you will enjoy that DNA !

Who knows what the real deal is with the "new chip" in our league timer ? I have heard some bits and pieces about times being affected (slower) and maybe something also about there being less chance for ties, but I am looking for the real info. Is this written up somewhere ? Thanks !!!

I don't know of any write up on it, just experience. IIRC Before the chipset change people (John) were breaking 2.900. After the chipset change sub 3.0 became a challenge again.