A Double and Three Halves

[Rocking Donkey]

Ok, so MyLaps won't give me a PT with the same transponder number as I already own. I can understand the reasons for this and I accept them.

As I understand it, the new PT's have an extra digit compared to the older model. This number is only to tell the difference between clones of transponders with the same ID.

If this is the case, and I have an older transponder, can I get the new version with the same number but with an added car ID? Say, the same number but with a 2 at the end?

If the decoder can read this extra digit, then there is no way to cheat, as outlined above.

I'm not trying to complain, just trying to open up your market to people with existing PT's. Otherwise you are just ferrying trade to the clone manufactures.

Ben

[bbkRob]

Originally Posted by MRD

So somebody would buy a new transponder, get it cloned, then sell it for what he paid for it or even less? Ending up possibly out of pocket. Nobody on earth would do this unless they had brain damage. Its not even a scam, its just a very pointless excersize.

Perhaps an example will make this clearer.

Driver wants 2 transponders with the same number, He buys an AMB PT (price approximately £100), sends it for cloning and has 1 clone, £50. He now has 2 transponders with the same number, total cost £150.

Driver wants 2 transponders with the same number, He buys an AMB PT (price approximately £100), sends it for cloning and has 2 clones, £100. He now has 3 transponders with the same number, total cost £200. He sells the original, unused AMB PT. Provided he gets more than £50 for it he is winning. If he gets £80 he is ahead of the game by £30. He now has 2 transponders with the same number, total price £120.

To get an even lower price for his 2 transponders he could buy the AMB PT in Hong Kong and then sell it here.

Of course the pricing of Harrys more or less puts a stop to this.

[PTRU]

Rob
if you wish to do anytesting with your system, you are more than welcome at Proline Dirt Arena. we run every Wednesday and on Sunday once a month.

If you wish to do a private test this can be arranged. Indoor track all ways down just plug and play.

[Piman]

Does anyone know when these will actually be available? I have ordered some and paid for them but no sign or details as to when I will actually get them?

James

[MatJohnson]

There just waiting for stock at the mo, I wouldn't expect them before Jan though.

[Mgtuser]

Originally Posted by Toadeh

There just waiting for stock at the mo, I wouldn't expect them before Jan though.

according to rob 27th/28th december....although the post will be rubbish at this time so your probably right, beggining of January

[bbkRob]

and those who have ordered will get them in the post in the next couple of days.

They will be posted 17th December 1st Class Signed for so expect them Friday, Saturday or maybe Monday.

If you ordered 2 or more they will be sent Special Delivery Next Day, so Friday is they day they will arrive.

Orders placed after 4pm 17th December will be posted 28th December.

I am planning to be at the Schumacher Indoor at Worksop this Sunday (20th December) before the meeting starts and I'll have some for £50 each (cash only). You will be able to use your new transponder at the meeting.

See you Sunday?

[c0sie]

Rob,

Just out of interest. With your trade-in option, if I was to send you my old AMB PT would the RC4 PT you send me have the same number or a brand new number?

Also, are there any restrictions on trade in? I only ask as my transponder has been hacked about a little in the 3 years that Ive owned it :/

Thanks

[b4pete]

Originally Posted by bbkRob

and those who have ordered will get them in the post in the next couple of days.

They will be posted 17th December 1st Class Signed for so expect them Friday, Saturday or maybe Monday.

If you ordered 2 or more they will be sent Special Delivery Next Day, so Friday is they day they will arrive.

Orders placed after 4pm 17th December will be posted 28th December.

I am planning to be at the Schumacher Indoor at Worksop this Sunday (20th December) before the meeting starts and I'll have some for £50 each (cash only). You will be able to use your new transponder at the meeting.

See you Sunday?

WooHoo!!

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by c0sie

Rob,

Just out of interest. With your trade-in option, if I was to send you my old AMB PT would the RC4 PT you send me have the same number or a brand new number?

Also, are there any restrictions on trade in? I only ask as my transponder has been hacked about a little in the 3 years that Ive owned it :/

Thanks

as i understand it you will get a new number, and as long as your old unit works.

[IceMike]

Just got mine into the office now, there soooooooooooo tiny!! cant wait to fit it to the car and give them a test this weekend. they really could fit anywhere!!!

[MatJohnson]

Less of that!

With a bit of luck the postman should drop mine off, not holding me breath though

[Big G]

i thought there were suppose to be cheaper...

personally I don't mind paying £50-60, but the whole arguement was they were too expensive. The last 2 I've watched on ebay went for sub £50

[DCM]

For something that is essentially, a must have item, I think £50 is too expensive, if they were half the price, they would sell a lot more, MRT are a case in point.

[Marvin]

How is £50 not cheaper than £100?

Don't get too carried away there DCM, the MRT is £42, the AMB is £57.66, it's not a massive amount more.

[DCM]

the MRT was nearly half of the Red AMB PT though, wasn't it.

[Big G]

I've never seen a AMBrc for £100...

one went on ebay for £48 last night.

[IceMike]

right but when was the amb one first produced??? from the development of the original amb, to the mrt the cost of materials and components may have gone down. and the new one is cheap, for wot it is. AND I WOULD NOT CALL A PT AND ESSENTIAL COMPONENT, if a club is using a lap counting software, it should be prepared to supply hand outs, otherwise its adding an extra cost to ppl starting up. this sport is meant to be one of the cheapest forms of motor sport and telling ppl that they have to spend and extra 50quid to be able to race is rediculous. when starting out most ppl keep there gear as cheap as possible

[b4pete]

Postie been, didnt have mine

i dont seem to get anything RC-related in the post properly!

[b4pete]

Originally Posted by Big G

I've never seen a AMBrc for £100...

one went on ebay for £48 last night.

Ive seen one got for £81 in the week before 'Harry' came out!