Originally Posted by
gigaplex
The transponders themselves are relatively simple. But the entire ecosystem is more complex. MyLaps still needs to support the decoders. They're a one time low volume purchase with no ongoing subscription costs. If MyLaps can't make money off the transponders then the whole system goes bankrupt.
Servos directly affect performance, transponders do not. There's an inventive for competition when the performance matters.
are you speculating or do you have access to mylaps financials?
My lap has been around for a very long time. If they are struggling financially, then it would serve their interest to diversify into other sectors and offer other products. MyLaps exists in 1:1 racing as well as RC. There are plenty of individuals entering these competitions every year and purchasing their equipment.
I personally think if they drop the price of their transponders from $100 to $50 more people would buy their transponders. I would probably have a dozen instead of six. Others who transfer the transponder between their cars would have multiples as well.