MyLaps / AMB Transponder Subscription

[dtanker65]

OG Racing told me the AMB TranX262 is no longer available and My Laps is changing to subscription based transponders. The older model 262 is considered to be a lifetime subscription with a non-transferable serial number for a single user "at this time".

[Rob Liebbe]

A lot of software companies are doing the same thing. AutoCad went subscription only this year.

[marshall_mosty]

Hopefully my 10-year old transponder doesn't die soon...

[dtanker65]

The way I understand it is that I can use my TranX 262 without a subscription for it's or my lifetime but I can't transfer it to another. I would check with My Laps before buying one off of ebay, it might be worthless or have a low trade in value. I am not sure how timing and scoring works, is it a closed system between the timing loop and laptop, or are the xponder pings processed online through
My Laps? The OG Racing site still lists the discontinued 262 with an explanation of the change.

[Supercharged111]

I'm guessing the subscription is for mylaps only? I can't imagine a transponder being smart enough to not ping the timing system at the track.

[Fbody383]

I'm guessing the subscription is for mylaps only? I can't imagine a transponder being smart enough to not ping the timing system at the track.

Which is likely an AMB/MYLAPS loop and software... what happens when that gets "upgraded?"

Grid by random draw, first man to the finish line wins.

[Supercharged111]

So the timing folks knowledge of subscriptions would only be as accurate as the last time they sync'd up? It seems unrealistic to require internet access to run a race, but then again I shouldn't underestimate their greed. Must be nice to be the only show in town.

[BryanL]

The way I understand it is that I can use my TranX 262 without a subscription for it's or my lifetime but I can't transfer it to another. I would check with My Laps before buying one off of ebay, it might be worthless or have a low trade in value. I am not sure how timing and scoring works, is it a closed system between the timing loop and laptop, or are the xponder pings processed online through
My Laps? The OG Racing site still lists the discontinued 262 with an explanation of the change.

Well that is pretty sorry. Wouldn't it be nice for all companies not to allow their items to be sold to a second, third owner. So now it's basically $100 a year to have track times. When I bought Wayne's car I was able to move that transponder number over to my username.

I'm sure they aren't making money on our race tires with the contingency but have no clue as to how many RR's they sell in a given year. But I would be surprised if they actually lose money across the board on race tires. How can Hoosier do it.

[dtanker65]

Well that is pretty sorry. Wouldn't it be nice for all companies not to allow their items to be sold to a second, third owner. So now it's basically $100 a year to have track times. When I bought Wayne's car I was able to move that transponder number over to my username.

I'm sure they aren't making money on our race tires with the contingency but have no clue as to how many RR's they sell in a given year. But I would be surprised if they actually lose money across the board on race tires. How can Hoosier do it.

Hoosier sells a heck of a lot more dirt tires than road tires, I would bet. The tire manufacturer is supporting us so we can represent them.

Regarding the xponders, I am not sure what to think. When we buy a software program or laptop, is it good forever? If so, Excel 95 is all I will ever need, no further programming necessary.

I only posted because I thought the xponders on ebay might be worthless, and if the sellers know that, it is more than sorry.

[Fbody383]

When we buy a software program or laptop, is it good forever? If so, Excel 95 is all I will ever need, no further programming necessary.

Potentially, yes. It becomes a trade off in giving up future enhancements. If you decide you don't need/want them and you're perfectly happy. I am perfectly comfortable that my current transponder apparently only generates lap times; fine by me.

I just balk at forced obsolescence.