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01-04-2020, 05:53 PM

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I'm assuming the Westhold Hardwire Transponders that you can buy on ebay are not compatible with MyLaps and PCA Club Racing, is that the case?

Example here

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01-04-2020, 05:58 PM

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Also, where is the transponder mounted in or on the car? What are the considerations there?

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01-04-2020, 05:59 PM

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Also, where is the transponder mounted in or on the car? What are the considerations there?

Preferably close to the front as possible.

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01-04-2020, 06:48 PM

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Preferably close to the front as possible.

Thanks. I assume still in the cabin (versus on the front of the bumper)? Does it have to be vertical or can it be mounted to the roll cage at the A-Pillar?

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01-04-2020, 07:01 PM

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Thanks. I assume still in the cabin (versus on the front of the bumper)? Does it have to be vertical or can it be mounted to the roll cage at the A-Pillar?

I have never seen one mounted in the cabin. Mine is in the wheel well. I always assumed they need to have clear path to the timing loop.

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01-04-2020, 07:11 PM

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Quote:

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I'm assuming the Westhold Hardwire Transponders that you can buy on ebay are not compatible with MyLaps and PCA Club Racing, is that the case?

Example here

No. You need an AMB TranX 260 series to work.

It must be installed with a clear view of the track surface, preferably forward of the front axle line.

https://nasaspeed.news/toolshed-engi...ponder-debate/

Here's one for sale. No connection, blah, blah... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amb-MYLAPS-...ty!24520!US!-1

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01-04-2020, 07:26 PM

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Boom! Thank you! Bought it!

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01-05-2020, 11:00 AM

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Nice. There’s one in the UK eBay as well. $500 with about $25 shipping. I decided to go for a new x2 w/ 2 years on it. We will see where things are after that!

thanks for the advice on location. That explains why the used ones are a bit rough looking

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01-05-2020, 11:12 AM

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Be careful w new ones. They've had issues w them. They say the bugs are worked out but my track support still sees problems. That's why I went after this one. Set and forget it.

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01-05-2020, 11:18 AM

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I have seen them mounted on front tow hooks before. That’s as far forward as you can get if you want to beat somebody side by side to the finish line.

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01-05-2020, 11:51 AM

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I have seen them mounted on front tow hooks before. That’s as far forward as you can get if you want to beat somebody side by side to the finish line.

Exactly.

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01-05-2020, 12:36 PM

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Here's a link.

https://pitstopusa.com/i-23959914-my...BoC5YkQAvD_BwE

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01-07-2020, 04:22 PM

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In case anyone else is looking, I've just put one of the oldies up on eBay

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01-08-2020, 09:50 AM

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The older transponders seem to come up for sale regularly on apexspeed.com in the open classifieds section. Usually priced as mentioned here. I noticed one posted recently.