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SS Performance · 05-10-2017, 03:27 PM

I read the owners manual and didn't find any information on how to operate/use the track timer.

Is it automatic (using OnStar) or manual?

Thanks
Craig

Billy10mm · 05-10-2017, 07:52 PM

Manual. All operated from the turn-signal stalk. Go to the performance menu, use the rotating knob to go to the lap timer, use the button on the end of the stalk to start/stop the lap timer. Play with it a bit and its a piece of cake.

SS Performance · 05-10-2017, 08:57 PM

Yes I figured that out.

My question was is it a automatic timer using GPS or OnStar or manual having to push the button every time you cross the start/finish line.

Pete G · 05-11-2017, 08:32 AM

you need to push the button every time you pass the line

markgws6 · 05-11-2017, 04:44 PM

I'd rather use a transponder or GPS based timer than mess with a timer like that. I'm not focused on my dash or even HUD when I'm going 130mph.

frenchsquared · 05-11-2017, 04:53 PM

ya, its a useless gimmick.

LT1Zob · 05-16-2017, 09:11 PM

Used it on my vette, meh, nothing to write home about. Now the 0-60 timer using PTM and launch control, that puts a smile on your face and gets the competitive juices flowing quickly.

Stock Boy · 05-17-2017, 10:08 AM

There are several free lap timer apps out there for phones. Just mount your phone and the GPS does the rest. Accurate to the thousandth too.

SS Performance · 05-17-2017, 04:22 PM

Any iPhone apps you would recommend?

wakespeak · 05-17-2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Performance

Any iPhone apps you would recommend?

Harry's Laptimer. GPS OBD buddy is free. If you go to some track weekends Laptimer is great.

BeMe · 05-18-2017, 11:10 AM

I've used trackaddict in the past and linked it to a cheap OBD adapter off Amazon to gather additional data.

05-10-2017, 03:27 PM	#1
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Lap Timer I read the owners manual and didn't find any information on how to operate/use the track timer. Is it automatic (using OnStar) or manual? Thanks Craig __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

05-10-2017, 07:52 PM	#2
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Manual. All operated from the turn-signal stalk. Go to the performance menu, use the rotating knob to go to the lap timer, use the button on the end of the stalk to start/stop the lap timer. Play with it a bit and its a piece of cake. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

05-10-2017, 08:57 PM	#3
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Yes I figured that out. My question was is it a automatic timer using GPS or OnStar or manual having to push the button every time you cross the start/finish line. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

05-11-2017, 04:44 PM	#5
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	I'd rather use a transponder or GPS based timer than mess with a timer like that. I'm not focused on my dash or even HUD when I'm going 130mph. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

05-11-2017, 04:53 PM	#6
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	ya, its a useless gimmick. __________________ 2018 Sierra RCSB \| 2015 Z28 Camaro \| 1989 B2200 with a 327 \| 1996 LT4 Z51 Corvette \| 1973 427 Nova

05-11-2017, 08:32 AM	#4
Pete G Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 252	you need to push the button every time you pass the line

05-16-2017, 09:11 PM	#7
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	Used it on my vette, meh, nothing to write home about. Now the 0-60 timer using PTM and launch control, that puts a smile on your face and gets the competitive juices flowing quickly. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

05-17-2017, 10:08 AM	#8
Stock Boy Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 479	There are several free lap timer apps out there for phones. Just mount your phone and the GPS does the rest. Accurate to the thousandth too.

05-17-2017, 04:22 PM	#9
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Any iPhone apps you would recommend? __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

05-18-2017, 11:10 AM	#11
BeMe Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson Posts: 80	I've used trackaddict in the past and linked it to a cheap OBD adapter off Amazon to gather additional data.