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Message started by tony_kloosterman on 04/01/5 at 19:52:31

Title: rally computor
Post by tony_kloosterman on 04/01/5 at 19:52:31

Looking for the above, specifically with targa newfoundland in mind.
Suggestions?
Its been over 24 years since I last used a Halda, I think things have progressed a little since then.

Thanks

Tony

Title: Re: rally computor
Post by RyanHuber on 04/02/5 at 07:18:09

Tony, are you running in the Targa or Touring class? That makes a big difference, you don't need the sophistication if you're in Targa, but for touring you need a full-on TSD computer like an Alfa or Timewise if you want to be accurate.

Title: Re: rally computor
Post by tony_kloosterman on 04/03/5 at 20:10:30

I'll be running Targa

Title: Re: rally computor
Post by RyanHuber on 04/03/5 at 21:42:53

OK, so, in that case the basic things you need are an accurate odo that has an adjustable factor, and a stopwatch. Any odo would do for that, with a separate stopwatch. Terratrip, Brantz, Alfa Pro, etc.

You could go more sophisticated with something like an Alfa Elite, which will give you either a countdown display to the end of the stage (so you just have to get there before the time runs out if you set it to the target times) or an early or late display (if you calculate the speed needed to cover the distance in the given time, then just keep it early all the time and you'll beat the target time), but this may be more than you need. An Alfa Elite is great for Touring, as you can use it to stay on time all the time and at the finish.

Title: Re: rally computor
Post by AnthonyT on 04/05/5 at 22:20:04

I may be wrong but I seem to remember there being both a computer and non computer class within the larger Touring designation.

Title: Re: rally computor
Post by RyanHuber on 04/06/5 at 09:50:24

Yes, you are correct. I guess I'm biased, I wouldn't be big on navigating that kind of event with only a stopwatch and a calculator.