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Installation

Mounting Location

Mount the unit on the windshield, centered between
driver and passenger. The unit must be straight across
the car. Do not angle the unit toward the driver!

Angle adjustment

Pivot the unit on its windshield bracket until it is
approximately level. It is important that the unit stays
in position during use. If the unit pivots too easily,
tighten the large Phillips-head fastener slightly.

Calibration

• G-Meter: Park on a level surface, then press the CALI-
BRATE button to calibrate the G-Meter function.

• Timed Run: You do not have to press the calibration
button before a timed run. The Performance Computer
automatically performs a separate internal calibra-
tion before each timed run.

Remote Control Cord

(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

  Press and release the button to operate the G-Meter

function. Press again to change to different display.

•  Press and hold the button to start a Timed Run.

Unit must be mounted squarely in car

Mount the unit on the windshield, centered between
driver and passenger. The unit must be straight across
the car. Do not angle the unit toward the driver!

NO!

Do not angle the unit.

!

!

Unit does not have to be exactly level

The unit does not have to be perfectly level side to
side, special circuitry automatically compensates for
mounting angles up to 30 degrees from level.

OK

Tilt does not have to be exactly level.

The front of the unit does not have to be perfectly level,
special circuitry automatically compensates for mount-
ing angles up to 30 degrees from level.

OK

OK

OK

YES!

Mount the unit

straight across the car.

Summary of Contents for Passport GT1

Page 1: ...V E H I C L E P E R F O R M A N C E C O M P U T E R O w n e r s M a n u a l GT1...

Page 2: ...be taken with those vehicles No electronic device can take the place of the driver s judgment One button Operation 3 Quick Start Guide 4 5 Remote Control Cord 6 Installation 6 7 G Meter Operation 8 12...

Page 3: ...ll the unit Quick Start Guide G METER BUTTON Press and release to select different displays of G Forces and other data Except when performing timed runs the unit is nor mally in the G METER mode where...

Page 4: ...l calibra tion before each timed run Remote Control Cord OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Press and release the button to operate the G Meter function Press again to change to different display Press and hold the b...

Page 5: ...release the CALIBRATE button WARNING This device measures G Forces but remember it does not change the laws of physics Under certain circum stances almost any vehicle can roll over causing seri ousin...

Page 6: ...FORWARD 0 to 60 Press and release the G METER button as necessary to select G METER OPTION 3 The top line shows acceleration and braking forces the same as G METER Option 1 Bar Graphs The second line...

Page 7: ...tion digital outputs Processor Advanced RISC based 8 bit microcontroller with 32KB Flash Program Memory 2KB SRAM 1KB EEPROM in tegral 8 channel 10 bit A D convertor Throughput up to 14 75 MIPS at 14 7...

Page 8: ...ordsdataforshortrunsalso provided you accelerate to 30mph or higher Detailed run results for your most recent run is auto matically kept in memory Review the results anytime with the UP and DOWN butto...

Page 9: ...ther screen of data This run was for a complete 1 4 mile shorter runs will have less data to review Run Complete More Run Info 1 4m 13 25 sec 108 4 mph 1000ft 11 15 sec 1 8m 8 67 84 9 330ft 5 75 sec 6...

Page 10: ...the 2 3 shift at about 56 mph Thecar sflywheelcanstoreenergybetweenshifts which will result in optimistic horsepower calculations immediately after a shift To avoid this set your start ing point a fe...

Page 11: ...rrection 8 Meter Maximum This sets full scale for the Bar Graphs used in the G Meter displays Default is 80G 9 Peak Hold This sets the time that peak values are held on the Peak Hold G Meter display D...

Page 12: ...igh per formance cars can corner at 1 00G or more so drivers of those cars may want to adjust the meter maximum 9 PEAK HOLD Most users won t need to adjust this setting This sets the time that peak va...

Page 13: ...cross each lane and before the race can begin each driver must stage his car by moving it forward until the front tire blocks the beam When the beam is blocked the Staging light is illu minated on the...

Page 14: ...ce Computer is permanently attached toyourcar Thisbracketreplacesthewindshieldmount USE CARE WHEN INSTALLING THIS BRACKET See our website if you d like more details 1 To remove the windshield bracket...

Page 15: ...Increasing the Rollout setting by 3 in the Setup mode will reduce the Performance Computer s times by approximately 04 seconds Decreasing the Rollout setting by 3 in the Setup mode will increase the P...

Page 16: ...rtment Service Order Number ______________ 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your Performance Timer postpaid and insured Insist on a pro...

Page 17: ...Escort Incorporated 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 Sales 800 433 3487 Service 800 543 1608 www gtimer com 2003 Escort Inc Escort Passport and G Timer are trademarks of Escort Inc Featu...

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