Accelerometers
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Accelerometers
Has anyone ever used an accelerometer in there car? I saw the one advertised by beltronics, and it looks pretty neat. I am just wondering how accurate they are and what experiences people have had with them. Here is the one I saw...
http://www.beltronics.com/fx.html
I only saw a few other posts about these, and there didn't seem to be many reviews on them. Seems like a cool toy. So long as it's fairly consistent I think I would be content. I am interested in seeing differences from Cobb reflashes, etc..
...and save the "go to the track" comments.
Thanks,
Rock
http://www.beltronics.com/fx.html
I only saw a few other posts about these, and there didn't seem to be many reviews on them. Seems like a cool toy. So long as it's fairly consistent I think I would be content. I am interested in seeing differences from Cobb reflashes, etc..
...and save the "go to the track" comments.
Thanks,
Rock
#2
Thanks for starting this up. I'm thinking about getting one of these myself. I know it won't be totally accurate, but at least it will give me a clue about any performance gains from mods. The beltronics looks pretty cool, as well as the escort mode (which I think is the same). Of course, there is also the g-tech pro comp. I'll be keeping my eye on this thread for any replies.
#3
I have the Beltronics Vector accelerometer. It's pretty good. I haven't been timed other than that, so I couldn't say how accurate it is. With UP, TBE, IC hoses, Cobb Stage 2, and Azenis tires on Superleggera wheels it says I run 0-60 in 4.5, 1320 in 12.85 at 110mph. That's my best. Usually I'm in the low 13s.
#4
Wow! Either that accelerometer is really generous, or your car really kicks butt! I'm not trying to question your times, but I thought low 13 or high 12 second wrxs can only obtain that through the use of another turbo.
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Thanks for your post with the information. This is the type of info I am trying to get. I am curious if any one has run at a track, and compared their times with a device like this. I'm sure someone has.. it is just a case of getting them to read this post! :-) Hey bone.. your numbers seem great!!! I am looking at the cobb stage2 also, and have the accessPort on order. Do you have any plans to get to the track???
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Once I get past the 3/16" boost mod, I am going to test it out on my G-Tech Pro.. I really need a boost gauge to measure peak boost levels....
www.gtechpro.com
Patrick
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