G-Tech Pro Competition - Measuring Your Runs

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Acceleration Runs

51 G-TECH / Pro Competition User Guide, Release 3.1 51

Acceleration Runs

This section will show you how to use the G-tech

to measure your vehicle’s straight-line performance.

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Table of Contents2
Welcome6
Basics10
- G-Tech Front Side11
- Figure 1: G-Tech Front11
- G-Tech Back Side12
- Cables12
- Figure 2: G-Tech Rear12
- Figure 3: G-Tech Cables12
- Menus and Scroll Bars13
- Figure 4: a G-Tech Menu with a Scroll Bar13
- Operating Modes14
- Figure 5: Configuration Mode - Main Screen15
- Figure 6: Drag Strip Mode - Main Screen15
- Figure 7: Switching between Drag Strip & Configuration Modes16
Quick Setup18
- Quick Setup and Use19
- Setting Time and Date19
- Setting Vehicle Redline21
- Setting the Shiftlight Setpoint22
- Setting Vehicle Weight24
- Calibrating Rpms26
- Calibrating Accelerometers29
- Calibration & Temperature36
- Figure 8: G-Tech Accelerometer Calibration Request36
- Mounting the G-Tech37
- Assembling the Bracket38
- Figure 9: Mounting Bracket Parts38
- Mounting the Bracket41
G-Window46
- Drag Strip Mode Basics47
- Figure 10: Drag Strip Mode - G-Window Screen47
- G-Window: Tachometer48
- G-Window: Acceleration Bars48
- Figure 11: G-Window Tachometer48
- Figure 12: Acceleration Bars & Primary Acceleration Indicator49
- Figure 13: Primary Acceleration Direction Indicator49
- Self-Leveling the G-Tech50
Acceleration Runs52
- Measuring Your Runs53
- Figure 14: Staging Screen53
- Figure 15: G-Tech Is Staged and Ready to Go54
- Figure 16: G-Tech Screen During a Run54
- Stopping the E.T. Clock55
- Viewing Run Results56
- Figure 17: G-Tech Screen at Completion of 1/4 Mile Run56
- Figure 18: G-Tech Run Viewing Menu56
- Figure 19: G-Tech 1/4 Mile Results Screen57
- Figure 20: G-Tech Milestones Screen57
- Figure 21: Run Save Menu57
- Discarding Run Results58
- Figure 22: Confirmation before Discarding Run58
- Saving a Run / Default Name59
- Figure 23: G-Tech Run Viewing Menu59
- Figure 24: G-Tech Run Save Menu59
- Figure 25: G-Tech Display While Run Is Being Saved59
- G-Tech Stored Runs Capacity60
- Figure 26: G-Tech 30 File Limit Warning60
- Figure 27: Choose a File to Delete60
- The G-Tech Keyboard Screen61
- Renaming and Saving a Run61
- Checking Free Memory63
- Saving a Run / Low on Memory64
- Figure 28: Low on Memory Warning64
- Figure 29: Deleting Runs to Free Memory65
Analyzing Runs66
- Loading a Stored Run67
- Overview - Run Viewing Menu69
- Figure 30: Run Viewing Menu69
- Figure 31: G-Tech Run Viewing Menu Capabilities72
- Results73
- HP & Torque Vs Rpms73
- Figure 32: Horsepower / Torque Summary74
- Figure 33: Graph of Horsepower & Torque Vs Rpms74
- HP Vs Time75
- RPM Vs Time76
- Figure 34: Graph of Horsepower Vs Time76
- Figure 35: Graph of Rpms Vs Time77
- Figure 36: Rpms Vs Time - Launch78
- Figure 37: Rpms Vs Time - Milestones78
- Speed Vs Time79
- Figure 38: Rpms Vs Time - Shifts and Gears79
- Figure 39: Graph of Speed Vs Time80
- Measuring 0-40 MPH, Etc81
- Measuring 50-70 MPH, Etc82
- Measuring 0-100-0, Etc85
- Gs (Acceleration) Vs Time87
- Figure 40: Graph of Gs Vs Time88
- Figure 41: Braking and Accelerating88
- Braking Distance89
Stored Runs94
- Recalling a Stored Run95
- Reviewing Stored Run95
- Renaming a Stored Run96
- Deleting a Stored Run97
- Downloading a Stored Run98
- Deleting ALL Stored Runs99
- Downloading All Stored Runs100
Advanced Features102
- Setting U.S. or Metric Mode103
- Setting the Speed Mark106
- Setting the Distance Marks107
- Shiftlights Overview108
- Enabling / Disabling Shiftlights111
- Cornering Lights Overview112
- Figure 42: Cornering Lights Behavior112
- Setting the Cornering Lights113
- Displaying Firmware Version116
- Resetting to Factory Defaults117
- Serial Port Baud Rate119
- Adjusting the LCD Contrast120
Multiple Vehicles122
- Multiple Vehicle Usage123
- Vehicle-Specific Data123
- Selecting a Vehicle124
- Renaming a Vehicle125
- Showing the Active Vehicle126
Pro Features128
- Reaction Time / Start Mode129
- Using the Timing Tree Modes130
- Setting the Rollout Distance135
Additional Info138
Figure 43: Configuration Mode Menu Summary139
Figure 44: Drag Strip Mode Menu Summary140
Figure 45: Performing an Acceleration Run141
Tips for Improving Accuracy142
Accelerometer Tips143
X-Y-Z Gs Screen144
Erasing Accel. Calibration145
RPM Calibration Tips146
Drag Strip Concepts148
Adjusting the Bracket150
Removing the Bracket151
Figure 46: Permanent Mounting Stem152
Permanent Mounting152
Firmware Upgrades153
Battery Replacement153
Frequently Asked Questions154
Troubleshooting155
I Want to156
G-Tech-Computer Connection158
Horsepower, Torque & G-Tech158
What Does My Vehicle Weigh161
Glossary163
For more Info166

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