Performance Box - Anyone tried one?

[Luke335]

Just wondered if anyone has experienced a Performance box or Driftbox (from VBOX).

They are a GPS device which tells you current speed, acceleration/braking times, laptimes etc. I fancy buying one but it's a bit pricey really. I imagine they would be good for measuring performance improvements after mods. ie, 30-70mph times or lap times.

Luke.


http://www.performancebox.co.uk/

 

[DaveTrophy]

Seems like a nice piece of kit - depends how often you would use it for over £300

 

[Luke335]

Yeah, I agree. I'm tempted because I could use it on bike trackdays too where I think it would be more useful. You rarely get time to check your speed while on track so it can be difficult to tell when something is an improvement.

 

[Cue]

most trackdays won't allow these, if they see one they'll ask you to leave as timing equipment invalidates their insurance... if anyone has a major off you they could be landed with a seven figure bill.

 

[Luke335]

Good point,
everyone uses lap timers at bike days!

 

[MrD06]

I have one and love it,

as for track days they are banned, you cannot time a lap at a track day btw it invalidates there insurance

 

[Luke335]

Thanks Mr D. I think I'm going to get one.

Just a bit of fun really though for me.