Hacking a GPS?

[Mungo]

I was just thinking on my ride home.

I wonder if it's possible to write a program for a GPS to measure your time and top speed in a quarter mile? All the information is there, speed distance and time. Write a program that starts the clock when it senses you moving then stop at the 1/4 mile mark.

I know there'd be a delay, but hey, it'd still be fun.

I've searched all through the 'Net looking for hacks. Anyone know anything about adding programs?

[angelys]

Best bet, if you can not find anything online - go to the University near you or in most cases they have an online portal...and post your request. Some computer science student is bound to pick it up. Just a thought. Works here but I live in a University town so variables....come into play.

[Archangel]

Now Mungo you are the computer guy and you can't figure that out!! :lol:

[TexasRed]

Originally Posted by Mungo

I wonder if it's possible to write a program for a GPS to measure your time and top speed in a quarter mile?

Admit it! You want that information for the Dragon dont 'cha? :lol:

[Mungo]

Originally Posted by TexasRed

Admit it! You want that information for the Dragon dont 'cha? :lol:

Man - I didn't even think of that, but what an awesome thought!

[CoolMaker]

It already has a top speed in it. Just run the quarter mile, and when you hit the quarter, let off the fuel. Then check the top speed... :wink: