Latest option for incar video - the trusty SmartyCam from AIM.
After trying the Contour with great frustration (and little usable video), I am hoping that this tried and true solution does the trick.
The SmartyCam has the CAN interface that allows it to turn on when the car's master switch is engaged, and start recording when the engine registers RPMs. The CAN interface also allows the camera to overlay the video with infor like RPM, Lat/Long Gs, Speed, lap time track map etc...Very Cool stuff!
The recording stops 2 minutes after the engine is shut off and the camera turns itself off 15 minutes after main power is cut off.
So it should be brainless - exactly what I need in a in-car camera
(Thanks to my dad for loaning it to me for evaluation).
Last on the prep list was a valve adjustment. After almost two seasons, I figured it was worth a look. Adjusting the valves on the Fit is an easy procedure. The cam gear is clearly marked "UP" for #1 TDC and each cylinder after that has its' own marking.
The even better news is that after 8 race outings - it was STILL DEAD ON - NO ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED.
DO NOT TRY THIS WITH YOUR FORD KENT MOTOR!
The real impetus for doing the valve adjustment was that the good guys at HPD had recently send me a cool new "Honda Racing Red" valve cover. (Thanks Tom and Julian!)
I am sure that this will be worth a second a lap at least.
(note: it does not have the oil fill opening/cap)
All reassembled and ready to race...
Done leisurly, the whole process probably took a bit less than an hour.
See you at Summit,
Sean
No comments:
Post a Comment