[alfa] Fascinating yet simple gadget (G-Timer)

[Sam Kass <samkass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm referring to this:
http://www.escortradar.com/gtimer_faq.htm

Has anyone tried this?  It's a lot of money, but looks like a 
fascinating little device.  At it's core is a solid-state 2-axis 
accelerometer.  From that, and by entering data about your car, it 
measures speeds, accelerations, cornering, braking, horsepower, etc. 
with no more than a power hookup to your lighter socket.  The manual 
(linked at the bottom of the page) is also a very informative read.

Just curious what people think of something like this?  A huge waste of 
money, a toy, or a useful tool?  I've always wondered exactly how much 
of a lateral G my Alfa could corner at, and wouldn't mind knowing the 
horsepower either, although I'm just a road and not a track driver.

	--Sam
	'87 Graduate
	Sunnyvale, CA
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