I had one on my FF (hard wired, though, but that shouldn't
make a difference?) that was only about 3 inches above the
ground. I never had a problem with it, and it was even inside
the nose cone so it had to penetrate a layer of fiberglass.
John
At 08:29 PM 8/10/2010, Gary Schneider wrote:
>Scott,
>Sounds like 8" is still in the workable range then. We had trouble
>in the 4-6"
>area on two different cars. If there's ever any question, your T&S folks can
>tell you how many hits they get from each transponder.
>Thanks and regards,
>Gary
>To: Gary Schneider <garygret@sbcglobal.net>
>Cc: n197tr4@cs.com; fot@autox.team.net
>Sent: Tue, August 10, 2010 6:55:23 PM
>Subject: Re: [Fot] TRANSPONDER location - frame works ok
>
>I have mine mounted on the frame rail, center about 8" above grade,
>and had no
>troubles.
>
>
>On Aug 10, 2010, at 6:01 PM, Gary Schneider wrote:
>
>Joe,
>An important point is that the transponder needs to see the track not only
>straight down but also forward and back by at least a few inches. As
>you cross
>the line the transponder makes a number of hits: weaker as you
>approach/depart,
>strongest as you pass directly over. It triangulates on the signal strength
>coming and going to find the exact millisecond you are centered over
>the loop.
>Ideally there should be an uninterrupted cone of vision from the transponder
>bottom to the asphalt. AMB tells you the maximum height is 2 feet.
>But they do
>not tell you there is a also practical minimum height of around 9-12
>inches: too
>
>small a cone of signal means too few hits to accurately position
>you. That means
>
>don't do the obvious and mount it on the frame. This generates a weak-signal
>warning to the T&S system and you will likely get a love note at pit in to
>change it. (Been there, done that.) Mid-height inside the wheel well is AMB's
>suggestion, but outside the front valance works great too and provides easier
>access for removal.
>
>Hope this helps,
>Gary Schneider
>
>
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>From: "n197tr4@cs.com" <n197tr4@cs.com>
>To: fot@autox.team.net
>Sent: Tue, August 10, 2010 2:57:10 PM
>Subject: [Fot] AMB RECHARGEABLE TRANSPONDER Questions
>
>I am about to install.
>
>What is the favored location on a TR3-6 chassis for location of the
>transponder?
>
>Any caveats?
>
>Orientation?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Joe
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