Tire Hierarchy chat
#144
If you're just looking to grab tire temps, it's really hard to beat that one. Everyone I know who has that same exact model has been happy with it.
Jumping from nothing to something is a bigger jump than going from a simple function pyrometer to a fancy one that also cooks eggs and bacon.
Jumping from nothing to something is a bigger jump than going from a simple function pyrometer to a fancy one that also cooks eggs and bacon.
#148
This one? I guess it would be a pain in the *** to read but should work if its really "instant" and not like a minute to stabilize. HF doesnt seem to have anything else that fits the bill, only other stuff they have are those useless non-contact thermometers.
Perhaps this one is a better choice for a cheapie: TIF 7000 Digital Pyrometer New | eBay
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#149
The applications they listed, like pool and kitchen kind of imply the needle is immersed. I wonder if it would work if only the tip made contact?
Perhaps this one is a better choice for a cheapie: TIF 7000 Digital Pyrometer New | eBay
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Perhaps this one is a better choice for a cheapie: TIF 7000 Digital Pyrometer New | eBay
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#151
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#152
Tire temps should be taken with a pyrometer with a probe, air cooling of the tire surface happens very quickly, like driving to your pit stall and the least little air flowing across the surface while shooting with a IR gun well give a bad reading.
Measurements are taken with a tire pyrometer. The best type of pyrometer has a probe that is inserted into the tire tread. By measuring temperature below the tread surface, the probe provides improved readings since the tread surface cools relatively rapidly.
Measurements are taken with a tire pyrometer. The best type of pyrometer has a probe that is inserted into the tire tread. By measuring temperature below the tread surface, the probe provides improved readings since the tread surface cools relatively rapidly.
#153
The only instance where a laser pyro is useful for making chassis/pressure adjustments is in real time. As in taking temps on track and either transmitting that back to the crew chief and/or reviewing datalogs post session. If you are measuring post session, you gotta poke it and even that needs to be done the exact same way all day.
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#155
Just put my new set of 205/50/15 Rivals on my track day toy. Was running R888 because good in rain (no room for truck nor trailer). But the nice things being said about the Rivals got my attention. Almost NT-01 performance but long wear - intriguing. Also full depth sipes so hopefully they clear water well or at least OK.
Also, are value priced (cheep). BFG is running a $70 rebate that goes until 7/12. So with the Tire Rack price ($112) it means each tire is $96.
May not be going on track again until Miatas at MRLS so we shall see how they do.
Also, are value priced (cheep). BFG is running a $70 rebate that goes until 7/12. So with the Tire Rack price ($112) it means each tire is $96.
May not be going on track again until Miatas at MRLS so we shall see how they do.
#158
Clif notes; Magic lap is tiny bit less magic. They cycle out less quickly and last a tiny bit faster. Same lap times-ish.
Still balleur cost/life proposition.
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