ET1KTRD

Just starting going to the track regulary. Can use HLT and just put this in my pocket or center console in order to track lap times? I have no interest in video or speed documentation yet. Or does it need to be mounted somewhere in the car to work properly?

DCP

It will work as long as it has a GPS signal. I have had it work in my pocket, but a windshield suction cup mount works best and is cheap. You can see your times that way while you are driving.

ProCoach

To make it work with any reliability, you should have a GPS amplifier mount and it needs to be on the windshield.

Make sure it has as much of the horizon view as possible, and a clear view vertically (through the glass).

ET1KTRD

Great, thanks for the feedback. Any suggestions as to where i should pick up the windshield mount? I have an Iphone. Also, do they allow use of lap timers at PCA DE events?

hollmatt

I bought the IOttie iPhone mount from amazon. Works great for Harry's. I also use a Bluetooth BT1 ODB connector so I get great data now on throttle, rpm etc. very happy with it

CCA

For insurance purposes they are not supposed to be allowed in DEs, as these are instructional not timed events. I believe we have that stated in our DE packet. That said, it is tough to enforce unless you are willing to check all cars at pit out each session.

Matt Romanowski

That is not true on a national level. The rules state that there can be no official timing. Timing by an individual is allowed. The region can have different rules if they want, but it's not an insurance issue, it's a region issue.

KOAN

PCA says no video by a student if an Instructor is in the car.

Matt Romanowski

The best advice I can offer you guys is to log into www.pca.org and then read the DE guidelines and Region Procedures Manual (RPM). There are a lot of things that people misunderstand or attribute to PCA National that are not true.