MyLAPS SURVEY

[seckerich]

http://www.hardcardsystems.com/solutions/

Getting closer.

[forestdweller37]

Competition: http://www.raceceiver.com/Drivers/sh...iming&scoring/

$200 for a hardwired transponder beats $480 or a subscription based service.

[Greg Amy]

Is it compatible with all the existing systems?

[lawtonglenn]

Greg ... here is the link to the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X2transponder

[forestdweller37]

Is it compatible with all the existing systems?

I don't know. We're looking for ways of doing timing for Club Trials for my local SCCA region and are finding the costs of MyLaps/AMB transponders to be a major barrier.

[Chip42]

left them a comment in the survey:

subscription models change a large one time cost for what you hope is a more palatable ongoing cost. Amateur racers are not stupid - you can't be stupid, nor lazy, and have the funds needed to play in this sandbox. your company is already the focus of much anger among the SCCA, NASA, etc... communities. your pricing has always been at issue and your recent website "upgrade" was not the PR you wanted. this move will end your monopoly and I suggest you reconsider your intended position.

[Greg Amy]

^^^ Virtually identical to what I just left them, using words like "competition" and "monopoly" and 'we are not stupid'.

This company was teetering on the edge with the racing community. They've overplayed their hand. Methinks they just pushed us right over the cliff...

I've sent Raceiver an email, asking if their stuff is compatible with existing systems. I may also consider just buying one to see for myself.

GA

[tom91ita]

scca should also step in as this is becoming another barrier to entry or is at least a perceived barrier.

In the last couple of seasons, my transponder has seen service in 3 different cars.

The transponder cost is already at a point that folks are lending/borrowing them. The one downside is if you want to be in the same race group as your friends.

[jwasilko]

http://www.hardcardsystems.com/solutions/

Getting closer.

A group that I time-trial with (COM Sports Car Club) has started using the HardCard system. It's not ideal, but mostly works for our time trials when there are only 4-5 cars on track at a time. We've had problems on cars with metallic glass. Miatas and Corvettes also are problematic (go figure).

[mazdagt3]

My reply to them....


Why should I have to pay a subscription? You guys have a monopoly allready. Go fuck yourselves! The amateur sanctioning bodies and racers will eventually turn their back on you. $480+ for a direct power unit? You guys are smoking crack. I hope your company implodes in to a complete failure for your greed.

[Flyinglizard]

The transponders are pretty easy to make.
The systems and software are the sticking points. If somebody can do the software..