johninar

If you are wanting a lap timer specifically for examining particular sections of the track (lap vs lap) to help analyze exactly what works best. what is the best solution < $1000?
I might add that I would like to add video to the recordings.
I forgot to add that this would be C5 specific.

I've been reading and reading. I think all I do is confuse myself even more.Is there any consensus about this?

TIA

0Richard@M-World

Let me know if you are interested in test driving the AiM Solo. You can do lap vs lap comparison while you are driving using the predictive lap timing function. You can also do detailed analysis when you are back home using RS2 Analysis. Just $399.

Test drive program:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...e-program.html

More info:
http://m-world.us/aim_solo_dl_gps_la...ta_logger.html

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johninar

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moespeeds

For the C5 Harrys lap timer is great with the gopoint OBD plugin. OBD allows you to add RPM and Throttle position to the data, both great for breaking down sections of the track.

johninar

I'm really looking for something that does very high sampling rate so I can dissect turns and how I attack them, what works, what doesn't. I think the Traqmate may be the best solution for the money, but I'm still searching. I only have what I read on the web. lots of choices, very confusing

skxf430

Are you using the bluetooth or cable Gopoint?

JDIllon

The Traqmate does this very well, JD

bdanyluk

TRACKMASTER FOR ANDROID PHONES! Search it. Only $10....best cheap data tracker on the planet and you can overlap it with video.

moespeeds

With a $70 external GPS antenna, Harrys Lap Timer will sample as well as a $600 dedicated system, and it can pull the OBD data. I run a Qstarz 10hz external GPS and it works great, you can see every nuance of your line on the overlays.

Falcon

Is the data available on a C5? I was under the impression that much of that data was in a propriety format that couldn't be accessed easily. I understood that changed on the C6.

0Richard@M-World

Here is a document I put together which illustrates how you can use AiM Solo and Race Studio to dissect your data.

http://m-world.us/aimsupport/Data%20...Nov%202011.pdf

Based on my experience and some of the guys here on the forum, the advantage of a standalone system is that it will work every single time. There are no wireless components or external power to mess with when you are trying to drive. And you don't have to worry about it overheating. In terms of the AiM Solo, you simply turn it on and it is ready to go.

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moespeeds

I pull in Throttle position and RPM on mine using the OBD iphone app. There are other fields I can pull in but I never set them up.

moespeeds

Here's a video I took with a gopro hero2 with the Harry's info overlaid.

cruzin2

Sweet vid. Not to hyjack the thread but what happened at 1:55?

Did u drop a wheel or something?

crimlwC6

I've used trackmaster and torque for years. I recently bought a Quartz GPS 10hz receiver and compared it directly to a Solo AIM while also running a transponder. I'm buying a Solo after testing it. The track I tested the Solo at was about 1:03 lap times. Trackmaster even with a Quartz was off by 2/10ths. The Solo is much easier to use, automatically shuts down and doesn't crash randomly or get phone calls. I honestly wasn't sold until I got home and looked at my data with the software. Amazing.
Torque and Trackmaster are great but when you really want to analyze data Solo is the ticket.

Weston

Smartphone apps aren't going to compare to a dedicated data acquisition system, but they're great at being inexpensive and convenient. Put in the effort to find a good spot for the GPS signal, and it's an easy way to do lap timing, some standard OBD datalogging (if you get one of the add-ons for that), basic analysis, and make neat videos with data overlays.

Here's my solution, TrackAddict HD for iPhone...

sebdavid

I'll add my vote to the AiM Solo. It just works well. Data analysis can be pretty detailed after the fact. I use Dashware to combine data + video.

froggy47

Have your tried the spot metering settings & protune (you can download for hero2)? Will help with high contrast (dark interior/bright outside)