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Topic: Weather Station Recommendations
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-05-2004 06:16 PM
   
Now that I've decided to race a little more seriously, I think it's time to pick up a weather station. I searched the archives, but didn't see any recommendations. Any thoughts on what works best for a good price???Thanks, Scott
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Strain Gang
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Thor, Iowa
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 02-05-2004 07:03 PM
We have a Tag WSC-1, I believe. We bought it last year and are very happy with the results. We have it set up for our local track (left and right lane) and also set it up for Alex and Tony when the came to race here in Iowa. It also has an ET predictor in it which is also very accurate. There were MANY times when I dialed the car what I wanted cuz I thought the Station was crazy... boy was I wrong. It usually ran within a few thou. Not too shabby. Oh, and it also helped us claim the Track Championship. You cant beat there website: tagrace.com. Excellent customer support as well. Hope this helps a little. Steve.
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-05-2004 07:12 PM
Excellent, thanks.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-05-2004 07:55 PM
The one I use is an old #1 Stop Products predictor. It's an older predictor, but is very accurate. Well, it used to be till I switched to alcohol. The guy told me they could update it to work with the alchy, but I never had it done. But with a car on gas, it is very accurate. There were numerous times when there would be a long break in the racing and I would dial the car based on what the predictor said and it would be less than .01 off.[This message has been edited by kid vishus (edited 02-05-2004).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-05-2004 08:13 PM
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Strain Gang
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Thor, Iowa
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 02-05-2004 09:14 PM
Sorry, ours is the WSC-2, station. Hey Alex what happened to yours?  Sorry just had to poke a little fun.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-05-2004 10:16 PM
We use the TAG WSC-2 also. SteveW
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Robbie Welch
Journeyman Posts: 1
From: mechanicsville MD St Marys
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 02-06-2004 07:36 PM
I've been using Computech's Race Air for a few years and like it. They're a good company to deal with 1-800-870-8383
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-06-2004 08:42 PM
Scott,One thing to keep in mind is that a weather station/et predictor cannot know whether or not your car hooked up. They will not predict bad 60' times. You have to get the car to dead hook each and every time before the miniscule weather changes will have a significant effect on your et's. They can't predict a missed shift or late/early shift either. Changing track conditions have to be a judgement call of your own, because the et predictor doesn't have a clue whether the sun is up, down or whether dew is settling on the starting line. Just some things to keep in mind, SteveW
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-07-2004 12:40 AM
Steve, the car is turning 60s at 1.795 +/- 0.005 to 0.008 so it's hooking pretty consistenly now. I know I have more tuning to do, but I'd like to start building the database so I can predict how the setup will behave as temps drop in the evenings. I figure I might as well do it all the right way from the get go and learn along the way. At this point, my biggest variable is how many hamburgers I eat between runs. 
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-07-2004 12:58 AM
Scott,You got that from one TnT at Sac? Trust me it won't be that consistant from track to track. Just trying to help.  SteveW
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-07-2004 03:19 AM
Damn, and here I was thinking I was ready for the nationals. I haven't had a chance yet to run this combo at Sears, but not for lack of trying. Damn rain. I'm off to Sacto again tomorrow for some jetting and timing experimentation.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-07-2004 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
One thing to keep in mind is that a weather station/et predictor cannot know whether or not your car hooked up.
Yep, the predictor is only as good as the info it gets fed. Mine even says to go thru occassionaly after you get a good base built and clear out "odd" runs that don't match. It makes it more accurate that way.
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Capri
Gearhead Posts: 1368
From: Lyons, ILL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-10-2004 04:24 PM
Great deals on EbayPosted by adminOctober 21 2003
2:10:09 PMDo a search for TAG SYSTEMS on EBay to find a great deal on factory refurbished and used TAG products.
I was on www.tagrace.com and saw that Ted had this posted. TAG I believe actually stands for Ted A. Gregarious. If you call over there, or send an email, Let em know we sent you.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-10-2004 04:41 PM
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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