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Old 23-09-2008, 12:37 PM
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Default Essential track day product!

http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/sho...?ProductID=446



Advanced wireless tyre pressure monitoring system. System includes 4 sensors, metal valves, display screen for dash etc and comprehensive fitting instructions.
From a racing or trackday perspective, tyre pressures can be fine tuned to improve handling and tyre wear. The display monitor shows both pressure and temperature and the sensors can be fitted to your wheels at any good tyre fitter.
-7 year sensor battery life.
-Saves fuel.
-Saves tyre wear. A 6psi drop in tyre pressure can lead to a 10-20% increases in Fuel consuption and 30% increase in tyre wear. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems are now actually mandatory on all new cars in the USA, that is how important the feature is considered out there!

OVERVIEW
The system constantly measures both tyre pressures and temperatures, alerting the driver when a tyre pressure or temperature are abnormally high or low.

FEATURES
24hr - 365days a year monitoring.
No need to check tyre pressures.
System Alerts driver withing 3 seconds of any abnormality.

BENEFITS
Better fuel consumption....saves money
Normal tyre wear....saves money
No low pressure tyre failure....saves lives!

RACING
No more guessing tyre pressures / temperatures, you can detect instantly the tyres are overheating and come in and make the necessary adjustments the moment there are any changes. Also, when the tyres become too hot / over-pressurised, you can end the session without damaging the tyres or before the handling degredates.
High visibilty display, perfect for racing & trackdays!

RACING PARTNERS:
Le Mans 24hr Honda Team,
Formula Renault,
Formula China,
C1 Supercup- Ferrari,
GT N1 Series- Nissan & Honda,
F3 Japan- Alfa
A1GP- UK test sessions.

OEM PARTNERS:
China Motor
Honda Taiwan (Testing)
Yamaha Motorcycles
Mitsubishi Motors (Busses for Taiwan public transport system)
Mitsubishi Motors (Canter lorry)
Isuzu (ELF lorry)

Please note that the retail price should be £299.95. This is a special offer for PF users and includes delivery.



Old 23-09-2008, 12:39 PM
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Good product Mike
Old 23-09-2008, 12:54 PM
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How much for an extra set of 4 sensors for people who have wet and dry trackday wheels?
Old 23-09-2008, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip
How much for an extra set of 4 sensors for people who have wet and dry trackday wheels?
Can you not change the sensors over, after all you will be changing the wheels.

Benni.
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Originally Posted by Benni
Can you not change the sensors over, after all you will be changing the wheels.

Benni.
Tires have to be removed
Old 23-09-2008, 01:19 PM
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Excellent product - but I've just been put off by the fact that you can't easily transfer the sensors - I mistakenly thought they were inplace of the valves?

I would need 3 sets of sensors - 1 for slicks, 1 for cut slicks & the other for my road tyres.
Old 23-09-2008, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyBravo
Tires have to be removed
I get it now.

Benni.
Old 23-09-2008, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
Excellent product - but I've just been put off by the fact that you can't easily transfer the sensors - I mistakenly thought they were inplace of the valves?

I would need 3 sets of sensors - 1 for slicks, 1 for cut slicks & the other for my road tyres.

Many of the systems out there do exactly that, which is obviously far more convenient.



For a road car parked on the street though, you wouldnt want to be getting your valve caps nicked at about 30 quid a corner, so in that respect installed ones are better.

But then realistically if you want it for trackdays, its not an issue as you wouldnt leave them fitted the rest of the time, you just put them on and off like caps on the day as you set your start pressure
Old 23-09-2008, 01:32 PM
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any good for a road car??

and did you get my pm regarding wheel nuts
Old 23-09-2008, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip
Many of the systems out there do exactly that, which is obviously far more convenient.



For a road car parked on the street though, you wouldnt want to be getting your valve caps nicked at about 30 quid a corner, so in that respect installed ones are better.

But then realistically if you want it for trackdays, its not an issue as you wouldnt leave them fitted the rest of the time, you just put them on and off like caps on the day as you set your start pressure
Good job my track car aint a road car then and doesnt get parked on the street!!
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I would have to see if they could provide a track day package for people with multiple wheels, as each set of four sensors is encoded to the display to enable these to be used without interference from other users.

However, I would imagine it would be quite costly, as the majority of the cost is in the sensors, rather than the display.
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Originally Posted by R5FORD
any good for a road car??

and did you get my pm regarding wheel nuts
You can read can't you? .

Ideal for any car, and it already is available as a 6-pack of sensors for those wierd caravan people .

Yes I did .
Old 23-09-2008, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by R5FORD
any good for a road car??

and did you get my pm regarding wheel nuts
So what happened with the urgent shipping of your engine and gearbox then? Find someone else cheaper did we?

Ps - sorry for the highjack Mike!
Old 23-09-2008, 04:38 PM
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Awesome Product!

I'll take one please Mike. Thanks.
Old 23-09-2008, 05:08 PM
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What sort of accuracy are they?
Old 24-09-2008, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
So what happened with the urgent shipping of your engine and gearbox then? Find someone else cheaper did we?

Ps - sorry for the highjack Mike!

No we didnt. Im still waiting for my engine to be dyno'd. Harveys on holiday mate, i will still be going through you il drop you a email fella.
Old 24-09-2008, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by R5FORD
No we didnt. Im still waiting for my engine to be dyno'd. Harveys on holiday mate, i will still be going through you il drop you a email fella.
Well ETA's are getting closer and closer to December mate, so get a shuffle on.
Old 24-09-2008, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Awesome Product!

I'll take one please Mike. Thanks.
One with four sensors?
Old 24-09-2008, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
One with four sensors?
Well.....I doubt he'll be towing a caravan with his Westy do you!!!
Old 24-09-2008, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
Well.....I doubt he'll be towing a caravan with his Westy do you!!!
He might want eight your flid .
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You havent stated anywhere this is an option....YOU FLID!!!
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
Well ETA's are getting closer and closer to December mate, so get a shuffle on.
i was speaking to tim at scs and he said it would be ready middle of next week and then il get everything sent dow to you mate.
Old 24-09-2008, 09:46 AM
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Hmmm, tempting but as said, changeable sensors would suit me better.
Old 24-09-2008, 02:28 PM
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Just do what I'm doing - ordering eight sensors.
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Just do what I'm doing - ordering eight sensors.
Whats the price with 8 sensors then Mike?

do they have to use the metal valves, or is the gadgetry inside the other little box of tricks that sits inside the wheels the important part that does the monitoring? as i dont really want bufty shinny metal valves poking thru my satin black wheels!

and while your there Mr Flid, any progress with my Pectel Monitor?
Old 25-09-2008, 10:54 AM
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I am awaiting confirmation of the price with 8 sensors .

Unfortunately the valves / sensors are all together.

It is being done as we speak .
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im about to say sod it and just order a set aswell.

but any idea what the valves are made of, just wondering if they could be anodised
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Stop being .
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My bufty valves look ok through my satin black rims Kelv!
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Originally Posted by NathR
My bufty valves look ok through my satin black rims Kelv!

Nath, close up pic via PM please matey - if one doesnt mind old chap
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Cheers Nath, perfect thanks
and hope to see you at the ring next year again.


Mike, any prices yet? or shall i just pay the £220 for now, and when the difference is known by yourself for the extra 4 sensors just make up the extra?

estimated time for delivery? as could get the main unit sent off with some other bits to be made to house it!!
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Originally Posted by Kelv
Cheers Nath, perfect thanks
and hope to see you at the ring next year again.


Mike, any prices yet? or shall i just pay the £220 for now, and when the difference is known by yourself for the extra 4 sensors just make up the extra?

estimated time for delivery? as could get the main unit sent off with some other bits to be made to house it!!
Will keep you posted, but the fact that I have two with eight sensors ordered will hopefully speed things up .
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updates?

im inpatient these days, lol
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God im tempted to buy a set

Lets home me insurance payout comes tomorrow
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Realistic ETA on these young Rainbird!?

heard anything on price yet?
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Look what the Twins can do as well to mount it!:

Old 28-11-2008, 05:31 PM
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I've already got a plan where to mount one in mine, if I ever buy one that is!
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Come on Nath, snap one up!

the one above is mine
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Hi Mike

Best you order one of these for me too with 8 sensors

Just let me know the balance I owe you

Will the Twins do this trickery for any one?

Oh and Kelv, if you are reading, may be doing the trip Northward myself if you have not already been


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