G-Timer Action. Who wants a turn? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

bmwexecutive · 12-15-2006, 01:20 AM

I'm pretty excited. My G-timer comes tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out. Thought I'd let everyone know how excited I am.

Here's the one I bought (GT1): http://www.escortradar.com/gtimer.htm

Only $44.40 on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&s=electronics

sobriquet · 12-15-2006, 01:27 AM

How does it work? GPS?

NaViT · 12-15-2006, 01:29 AM

i just bought one on ebay u gave me the idea

Walked U · 12-15-2006, 01:47 AM

http://www.gtechpro.com/test.html

bmwexecutive · 12-15-2006, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walked U

http://www.gtechpro.com/test.html

That test shows that a car did the 1/4 mile in 7.04 seconds @ 169.3MPH. Other than the Bugatti Veyron, what car can achieve that kind of performance?

bmwexecutive · 12-15-2006, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaViT

i just bought one on ebay u gave me the idea

Which one?

Hunter399 · 12-15-2006, 01:56 AM

dude those escort things suck, sell it and get a gtech

bmwexecutive · 12-15-2006, 01:59 AM

It was a measly 50 bucks. I don't want to spend $200 on a G-timer to begin with. I'm only going to have a tiny bit of fun with it. I don't track my car or anything.

BeeEmDubU · 12-15-2006, 02:54 AM

let us know how it goes. if its pretty easy to use and its accurate to an extent, i may consider getting it.

Vinobien · 12-15-2006, 03:10 AM

I Need one of these things. Seems interesting they can acquire rpms, hp, shift data, etc.. from the cigarette lighter. How does acquiring data from the dc source work? Why does the Passport version suck? What about the higher model?

Turbo Squid · 12-15-2006, 07:54 AM

I have G-Tech Pro RR. It kicks ass. Especially the Road Racing mode when I plugg it into the computer. Seriously worth the money if you are curious/serious about performance. The girlfriend got me a gift certificate to AutoZone so I paid what one would pay the price for an G-Tech Pro SS instead, and my dad gave me 100 bucks for my B-day so I ended up getting it pretty cheap.

Can't wait to get a 335 to use it in. All my friends always beg me to install it in their cars so they can make a few runs. I'm always happy to let that happen.

Get G-Tech Pro SS/RR it's worth the money and it works.

ihsanshaik · 12-15-2006, 07:58 AM

e90licous...

kujo · 12-15-2006, 08:18 AM

I have the G Tech pro AND the G Timer.
The G Timer matches times from the GTech 98% of the time.
And even when they don't match it's like .1 to .2 difference.
I know for a fact that the G Tech was dead on to the timer at a local drag strip as well, so the Escort G Timer is just as accurate at the G Tech for 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.

It'll be a fun $50 spent.
Just make sure you use it in a secluded place or non public roads.

Enjoy and post some times !!

kj

Driv3r · 12-15-2006, 10:53 AM

Want to start placing bets? My BEST time on that was 6.28 (have it on film somewhere in this forum) thats a manual 325I

Lets hope you get somewhere near that ok?

bmwexecutive · 12-15-2006, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driv3r

Want to start placing bets? My BEST time on that was 6.28 (have it on film somewhere in this forum) thats a manual 325I

Lets hope you get somewhere near that ok?

I don't understand why you think a 325i is faster than a 330i.

It's just not happenin' bro.

Ninjaneer · 12-15-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

I don't understand why you think a 325i is faster than a 330i.

It's just not happenin' bro.

You know what they say: It's not the car, it's the Driv3r

Ninjaneer · 12-15-2006, 07:12 PM

Let us know how it goes BTW

You gonna try a regular run then a DS run?

bmwexecutive · 12-15-2006, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

Let us know how it goes BTW

You gonna try a regular run then a DS run?

I'm going to try a bunch of different runs including:

1) Regular
2) DS
3) Steptronic

Then each one with a 2K RPM launch.

Should be fun. UPS just dropped it off and I think I'll give it a go tomorrow.

canucklion · 12-15-2006, 09:24 PM

a man can DREAM, can't he?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

I don't understand why you think a 325i is faster than a 330i.

It's just not happenin' bro.

bmwexecutive · 12-16-2006, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

a man can DREAM, can't he?

Guess so.

new2the3 · 01-11-2007, 03:17 PM

what were the results... i just got my GT2 in the mail ($55 shipped) and tried a few 0-60 runs... best i got was a 6.75. I need to mess around more with the settings. FYI I ran two 14.5s at the local drag strip. auto 330.

MonacoBimm · 01-12-2007, 11:05 AM

Hahahah. What the hell. Im sure you can do better than 6.75 on a 330i auto. I have step and im positive i can do better than that!

12-15-2006, 01:20 AM	#1
bmwexecutive Banned Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,453 iTrader: (4)	G-Timer Action. Who wants a turn? I'm pretty excited. My G-timer comes tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out. Thought I'd let everyone know how excited I am. Here's the one I bought (GT1): http://www.escortradar.com/gtimer.htm Only $44.40 on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&s=electronics
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12-15-2006, 02:54 AM	#9
BeeEmDubU Captain Drives: AW 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 717 iTrader: (2)	let us know how it goes. if its pretty easy to use and its accurate to an extent, i may consider getting it. __________________

12-15-2006, 03:10 AM	#10
Vinobien The 3 Day Diet! Drives: Space Gray e92, 88 911 Cab Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 632 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 911 Porsche Ca ... [0.00]	. I Need one of these things. Seems interesting they can acquire rpms, hp, shift data, etc.. from the cigarette lighter. How does acquiring data from the dc source work? Why does the Passport version suck? What about the higher model?

12-15-2006, 07:54 AM	#11
Turbo Squid Model Drives: M3 + C55 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 281 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 M3 [0.00] 2001 ML55 AMG Desig ... [0.00] 2001 BMW X5 4.4 (SOLD) [0.00] 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T ... [0.00] 2007 335i (SOLD) [0.00] 1966 Pontiac GTO [0.00]	I have G-Tech Pro RR. It kicks ass. Especially the Road Racing mode when I plugg it into the computer. Seriously worth the money if you are curious/serious about performance. The girlfriend got me a gift certificate to AutoZone so I paid what one would pay the price for an G-Tech Pro SS instead, and my dad gave me 100 bucks for my B-day so I ended up getting it pretty cheap. Can't wait to get a 335 to use it in. All my friends always beg me to install it in their cars so they can make a few runs. I'm always happy to let that happen. Get G-Tech Pro SS/RR it's worth the money and it works. __________________ ____________________ \_O______________O_/ llllllllllll___________llllllllllll

12-15-2006, 10:53 AM	#14
Driv3r Colonel Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 2,358 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Want to start placing bets? My BEST time on that was 6.28 (have it on film somewhere in this forum) thats a manual 325I Lets hope you get somewhere near that ok? __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting

12-15-2006, 01:27 AM	#2
sobriquet Second Lieutenant Drives: Soon: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United States Posts: 219 iTrader: (0)	How does it work? GPS?

12-15-2006, 01:29 AM	#3
NaViT Banned Drives: 04 M3/E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.Florida Posts: 3,411 iTrader: (11)	i just bought one on ebay u gave me the idea

12-15-2006, 01:47 AM	#4
Walked U Brigadier General Drives: RR sport s/c, E82, E89 3.5is Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,118 iTrader: (5)	http://www.gtechpro.com/test.html

12-15-2006, 01:56 AM	#7
Hunter399 Major General Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,751 iTrader: (30)	dude those escort things suck, sell it and get a gtech

12-15-2006, 01:59 AM	#8
bmwexecutive Banned Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,453 iTrader: (4)	It was a measly 50 bucks. I don't want to spend $200 on a G-timer to begin with. I'm only going to have a tiny bit of fun with it. I don't track my car or anything.

12-15-2006, 07:58 AM	#12
ihsanshaik Banned Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 3,578 iTrader: (5)	e90licous...

12-15-2006, 08:18 AM	#13
kujo Major Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA, CA USA Posts: 1,153 iTrader: (1)	I have the G Tech pro AND the G Timer. The G Timer matches times from the GTech 98% of the time. And even when they don't match it's like .1 to .2 difference. I know for a fact that the G Tech was dead on to the timer at a local drag strip as well, so the Escort G Timer is just as accurate at the G Tech for 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. It'll be a fun $50 spent. Just make sure you use it in a secluded place or non public roads. Enjoy and post some times !! kj

12-15-2006, 07:12 PM	#17
Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,097 iTrader: (0)	Let us know how it goes BTW You gonna try a regular run then a DS run? __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)

01-11-2007, 03:17 PM	#21
new2the3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,632 iTrader: (0)	what were the results... i just got my GT2 in the mail ($55 shipped) and tried a few 0-60 runs... best i got was a 6.75. I need to mess around more with the settings. FYI I ran two 14.5s at the local drag strip. auto 330.

01-12-2007, 11:05 AM	#22
MonacoBimm Banned Drives: Sapp. Black 330i(2nd e90) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 1,859 iTrader: (1)	Hahahah. What the hell. Im sure you can do better than 6.75 on a 330i auto. I have step and im positive i can do better than that!

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