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Frequently Asked Questions
Note: Please visit the Tesla Electronics Inc. website at:
http://www.gtechpro.com/support.html
for the most up-to-date list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Q : Can I disable the speed mark?
A :
No. But you can set it to 150MPH, which is essentially the
same effect for most vehicles, since very few vehicles can reach
150MPH in the span of a 1/4 mile.
Q : The horsepower and torque numbers I see seem to
be way off. What is going on here?
A :
There is a specific driving style and procedure that we recom-
mend when measuring horsepower and torque. The driving style
is different than that for 1/4 mile runs. Please refer to “Horse-
power, Torque & G-tech” on page 157.
Q : Can I use the G-tech with my motorcycle?
A :
Yes, although the RPMs generally won’t work with a motorcy-
cle. Therefore, you can get 0-60 MPH, 1/4 mile, etc. and other
straight-line measurements, but graphs such as RPM vs. time,
and HP & TQ vs. RPM, will probably be meaningless.
The problem with RPMs on motorcycles is due to differences
between motorcycle and automotive electrical systems.
Q : Can I “hardwire” my G-tech into my vehicle?
A :
For this, we recommend that you buy a 12V extension power
cable, such as Part Number 270-1592 — “10-Ft. Coiled 12VDC
Car Power Adapter Extension Cord“ — from Radio Shack, and
then modify and route that cable to your preference.
Most importantly, please do not cut or modify the cable that
came with your G-tech!!! Tesla Electronics Inc. cannot replace
cables that have been modified or damaged.