enenen Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 What kind of lap timers are you guys using? I was looking on sportbike track gear, and saw that they sell a few different setups, one with the transmitter, one with the download software, etc. What all do I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Just the basic lap timer and IR reciever. I can promise you 98% of the time someone will bring a transmitter.But this early, you really dont need to worry about lap times but rather putting segments together and making a clean lap. That ~150 dollars could go towards tires or another trackday. not needed yet i would say IMO. I dont have one and Lizard doesn't even have one (last i remembered). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enenen Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 yeah, i see your point. maybe I will hold off. i have an addiction to buying toys lol.i do actually want to get better boots for the track. that would probably be a good thing to get first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Ultra XT lap timer, i wouldnt worry about getting a beacon tho. I would say having a general idea of what times you are doing is very useful, you can figure out where u can pick up some time using split timing, and track ur progression through the season, etc. Even tho the times might not be 100% accurate, I still think theyre beneficial. But if you dont have the correct gear yet, then I'd hold off on the non-necessary stuff.Why would Lizard have one is a better question...... Edited August 19, 2009 by exSRAaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 best gear u can buy#1, #2 tires, #3 toys for ur toy. Ride by these 3 rules and u will save thousands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enenen Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 i have the A* S-MX 5 boots. I bought them for street use, so I want to get a more track-oriented boot. Not sure what I want though. A* S-MX Plus, A* Supertech R ($100 more), some Pumas, or SIDIs. Decisions, decisions. But, I wasn't going to skimp on boots to get a lap timer. I figured I'd get boots firs anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 sorry i didnt answer ur original question. Yea just get the receiver part. Someone always sets up a transponder/laser. I have the XT lap timer and its great,,but make sure you have fresh AA batteries and always double check the wire and plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 smx plus will suit you just fine. its what i have and i LOVE them.another plus that i found out is i found out a-stars does FREE repairs. I ripped a zipper from the result of me hitting a wall, thinking i was going to have to pony up some dough to get them fixed i called a-stars up and he said just send them in and they'll repair it for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 nice, good to see they will fix them. I am almost due for new soles on mine. The smx plus are nice boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enenen Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 yeah, that's what I was leaning towards. Seems to be a good boot for the money. I probably should have just gotten them to begin with, and worn them on the street. Oh well. Too late now. I could always sell the S-MX 5s if I never wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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