How a Hillclimb Champion Optimized His Race Car with the PLEX uSDM-200
When you’re competing at the sharp end of motorsport, every detail counts. Steve Garner, a regular front-runner in the UK Hillclimb Championship, knows this all too well. After three consecutive class wins and a second-place overall finish, he wasn’t looking for just another upgrade—he was looking for an edge.
His Westfield Sei, a lightweight, 480kg rocket powered by a 2.0L Vauxhall/Opel XE engine, was already a finely tuned machine. But the dash setup? That was another story. Clunky, complicated, and not nearly as flexible as he needed. Enter the PLEX uSDM-200, the compact, high-visibility display that let him simplify his cockpit, cut unnecessary weight, and get the critical data he needed—when he needed it.
The Challenge: Shrinking the Dashboard, Not the Data
Hillclimb racing is a battle of precision—lightweight builds, perfect balance, and data-driven decision-making. For Steve, his old Race Technology dash wasn’t cutting it.
What Was Holding Him Back?
🔹 Too bulky – He wanted to shed every unnecessary gram.
🔹 Hard to read – Clarity is everything when you’re at full throttle.
🔹 Not flexible enough – He needed full control over what data he saw and when.
He wanted a solution that was small, lightweight, and highly configurable, while still giving him instant, real-time access to key performance metrics.
The Solution: PLEX uSDM-200
After researching his options, Steve found the PLEX uSDM-200, a 2.8″ fully configurable CAN Bus display that ticked all the right boxes.
✅ Ultra-Lightweight & Compact – A perfect fit for his minimalist, race-focused cockpit.
✅ Minimal Wiring – Just four simple connections, and it was up and running.
✅ Highly Configurable – Display exactly what you need, when you need it.
✅ Crisp, High-Visibility Display – No more squinting to read data in changing light conditions.
Instant Gains with Zero Hassle
Unlike other systems that require hours of wiring and setup, Steve was blown away by how easy the PLEX uSDM-200 was to install.
“Very easy to integrate. The wiring was minimal—just four connections and it was up and running,” he said.
With the PLEX display in place, everything became simpler:
⚡ More Control – He could now configure the display for different race phases.
🔍 Better Focus – No more distractions—just the critical data, exactly when needed.
⚖️ Weight Reduction – A sleeker setup with fewer unnecessary components.
The On-Track Difference
Performance isn’t just about raw power—it’s about control, visibility, and ease of use. Thanks to the uSDM-200, Steve’s race car is now easier to manage both in the paddock and during competition.
“Being able to configure the unit to show only what’s needed at each phase is perfect for me,” he explained.
While it’s hard to quantify performance gains from a single upgrade, Steve knows it all adds up. Less weight, less complexity, and better real-time data visibility mean a sharper edge on race day.
What’s Next?
Steve’s experience with PLEX has been overwhelmingly positive, but as a racer, he’s always looking for more. His wishlist?
🔹 Auto Page Change – To cycle through screens dynamically.
🔹 More Detailed Setup Guides – He’s convinced there’s even more potential to unlock.
Final Verdict: Worth Every Penny
Would Steve recommend PLEX? Without hesitation.
“A friend recommended PLEX to me, and I haven’t been disappointed—so much so that I bought two!”
For racers looking to strip down weight, streamline their cockpit, and maximize visibility, the PLEX uSDM-200 is proving to be a total game-changer.
Less clutter. More data. Smarter decisions. Faster times. What more could you ask for?
About the British Hillclimb Championship
The British Hillclimb Championship is the UK’s premier hill climb racing series, where top drivers compete on steep, winding courses to achieve record-breaking uphill times. The championship combines cutting-edge engineering with driver skill and precision, making it a celebrated event in British motorsport culture.
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