[DeTomaso] Race trailers

Wed Apr 7 10:36:51 EDT 2010

I forgot something important.

If you don't have a golf cart ( most tracks have banned scooters, mopeds,
etc. for getting to and from corners, bathrooms, food, etc )

You will absolutely need a child's wagon or better yet a Garden cart (
Sam's, Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe's ) expanded metal with inflatable
tires
that roll well in sand and tall grass for making fuel can, tire changing,
bags of ice runs and they make an excellent, grid cart for a jumper battery,
water, umbrella
tools, etc.  They are a PIA to carry around, but invaluable at the track.

You also want to mount a closet rod or folding clothes bar that hangs out
someplace to hang the driver's suit and nomex  underwear out to air out/dry
after each run, they get sweaty and wet
, don't forget a hanger with clips for the balaclava, gloves and socks.

Michael Shortt

If you are the type to hang out at the track and have the resources, an LCD
projector, a white tarp, side of a trailer and speakers and a copy of
"Lemans", "Winning", "Grand Prix", "Gumball Rally",or "Cannonball"  will
make you the favorite camp to visit all night long.

If you decide to show "Driven",or " Days of Thunder" , expect to be driven
out of camp and have your pit, camp site  and car torched.

Michael Shortt

On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 10:03 AM, <gow2 at rc-tech.net> wrote:

> $2.50 a month is very very good!
>
>
>
> > I've just changed insurance company and the new company wanted me to
> > install a tracking device.
> >
> > I installed a:
> > http://www.usglobalsat.com/p-256-tr151-gprs.aspx
> >
> > It has a built in battery that lasts for about 10 days in "motion mode",
> > and I have connected a charger to the cars electrical system.
> >
> > I have a GSM subscription that cost around $2.50 a month, and the
> > manufacturer has a free web service where you can track the device.
> >
> > I'm trying to get it to send me an SMS when it starts moving, but I
> > haven't been able to get that to work in conjunction with the web
> service.
> >
> > I have a bunch of SMS templates in my cell phone for controlling the
> > device, including telling it to make a voice call to me that allows me
> > to listen in.
> >
> > In "motion mode" it has the GPS disabled and only the GSM and motion
> > sensing systems are powered on.
> >
> > It sends a status report daily when stationary and location reports
> > every minute when moving.
> >
> > Thomas
> >
> >
> > GW skrev:
> >> Don't forget the monthly fees.
> >>
> >> I have one for my car but I am doing it myself. I also built a motion
> >> circuit to keep it off (battery) except when in motion. Sitting in the
> >> car is enough to turn it on and get it reporting. It also emails my
> >> blackberry and I can view it's location on my blackberry. This way, the
> >> car can be driven or trailered, but the minute it is moved, I get
> >> notified.
> >>
> >> Problem with trailers is a constant power. If you power a trailer from
> >> the trailer wiring then you hope they hook it up; some times thieves
> >> don't knowing some run GPS off the power. If you run off a battery you
> >> need a way to keep the battery always charged. If it runs down then you
> >> are AOL. Always issues with trailers. Solar panels expensive and not
> >> realistic. Always difficult issues with trailers.
> >>
> >> At least 50% of the trucking industry uses this technology. While theft
> >> recovery is a benefit, it is not the primary reason it is used.
> >>
> >>
> >> Gary
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> michael at michaelshortt.com wrote:
> >>> you can buy them with real time GPS for about $200 now
> >>>   One of my friends owns a buy here pay here car lot and installs one
> >>> on
> >>> every car he sells
> >>>   Michael Shortt
> >>>
> >>> On Apr 6, 2010 8:17 PM, <wkooiman at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I wouldn't do lo-jack.  There are cheaper options.  Lo-jack only works
> >>> in
> >>> areas where the police have the service.
> >>>
> >>> Lo-jack was cool when it came out, but there are other options.  They
> >>> are
> >>> tied to cell-phone networks and gps.  Some of them provide the gps
> >>> location
> >>> on a website.
> >>>
> >>> I don't have the rundown on all the options, but I know there's more
> >>> than
> >>> just lo-jack.
> >>>
> >>> It's pretty common for 18-wheelers to put these locators not just on
> >>> the
> >>> trailers, but also in some of the packages.  It helps cut down theft.
> >>> Or so
> >>> I've read.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: Bill Lewis
> >>>> Sent: Apr 6, 2010 7:08 PM
> >>>> To: PANTERA - Wil...
> >>>>
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