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Old 04-12-2012 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mrnizzles
I love instruction manuals...

so Im reading my "My Laps" transponder instruction manual and it specifically states:

"The transponder signal will be weakened considerably when fitted directly onto a carbon fiber or metal chassis. This will cause low hit and strength readings from the decoder."

"Hits should be no less than 10 (at speed) and strength above 100."

Just to put that "transponder under the speed control" issue to bed!

I guess I will check with the timing booth at my local track to confirm what my "hits" and "strength" are if possible.

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There is a reason it is not shown mounted under the speed control in the instructions.....Yes, it was initially designed to go there.

It may work where you have newer/better located loop where you typically race, but when you go to another track you may miss laps. To be safe, do not mount it under the speed control.
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