Getting ready for the race season....

[teamrope]

Just ordered something to help me predict my ET from Summit.TAG-DYNO-1 ET Predicting software (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TAG-DYNO-1)
The description says:
The ultimate in elapsed time prediction technology.
These TAG Systems DynoLogs are the most powerful prediction logbook systems used in drag racing. The DynoLogs are user-friendly PC logbooks that are simple to operate. The program combines weather tracking, prediction calculations, vehicle maintenance recording, a vehicle dynamometer, and a vehicle math calculator together into one comprehensive system. It's easy to keep multiple detailed logbooks with unlimited events. Every run, every event, and every logbook gives you a clear and precise view of the conditions surrounding it.

Other features include:

* Throttle stop or ET predictions
* Precise predictions based on your specifications and run criteria
* Use TAG's exclusive prediction calculations or your own calculations
* Powerful run filter allows the addition or elimination of any run from the prediction
* Run analysis and prediction deviation
* Run completion
* Density altitude, sea level ET, altitude factor, and throttle stop ratio calculations
* Average and sea level horsepower calculations and graphs
* 60 ft., 330 ft., 1/8 mile, 1000 ft., and quarter-mile speed and horsepower calculations

Has anyone else used this or anything like it?

[metroplex]

It's not the same thing as normal practice at the track. Cars react differently than mouse clicks. Even if you get a pedal setup for the PC, it's not the same as your Marauder.

For testing and tuning, I find that it's not important to get low reaction times. It's more important for bracket racing where consistency is key.

I recently heard about some chassis dynos that are rigged for 1/4 mile drag racing. There's a tree and everything. It records reaction time, 60', 1/8, 1/4, etc... all in the comfort of a garage.

[teamrope]

It's not the same thing as normal practice at the track. Cars react differently than mouse clicks. Even if you get a pedal setup for the PC, it's not the same as your Marauder.

For testing and tuning, I find that it's not important to get low reaction times. It's more important for bracket racing where consistency is key.

I recently heard about some chassis dynos that are rigged for 1/4 mile drag racing. There's a tree and everything. It records reaction time, 60', 1/8, 1/4, etc... all in the comfort of a garage.

The logging and ET prediction features are what I am getting it for. I had a real hard time hitting my dial last year. Most of the consistant winners were using something like this.