Torque software
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Torque software
So I got my adapter and the Torque software, new toy. I am wondering if anyone knows how accurate is the software for the 0 - 60 times and the 1/4 mile times and speed. Does anyone know for sure?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/251488093341?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
allows the user access to all of the information that a normal code reader will give plus many more toys.
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To me this has no value---You can get codes read and cleared for FREE at most auto parts stores OR buy a scanner that will do the same for less than $100---They even now have FREE apps for your cell phones that do the same things-----No magic here
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That is exactly what this is, just not free.
I prefer dash command for this. The nice part is it's cheap.. The "app" is I believe $9 and the interfaces are < $20 on amazon.. so a scanner that you can use to see OBD data, graphs, logs, etc. for $30 isn't a bad deal.
Obviously it's not the same as a real tuning solution like HPT / EFI Live, but for the average joe that needs the basics, it's not a bad product.
I prefer dash command for this. The nice part is it's cheap.. The "app" is I believe $9 and the interfaces are < $20 on amazon.. so a scanner that you can use to see OBD data, graphs, logs, etc. for $30 isn't a bad deal.
Obviously it's not the same as a real tuning solution like HPT / EFI Live, but for the average joe that needs the basics, it's not a bad product.
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All data below collected with:
- Galaxy S4
- Android Torque App
- Scantool MX Bluetooth OBD Adapter
Last edited by truth.b; Dec 21, 2015 at 02:31 AM.
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The Short Answer:
It depends on your Phone, OBDii module, and if your using a external GPS. Torque is fairly accurate if you provide good data too it, my above post to tblu92 shows this.
The Long Answer:
The following data was taken when I first started playing with torque and data logging, I assume you have a similar setup. My setup was a Samsung S4 and the cheap $20 ELM Bluetooth OBDii reader. Since then I have upgraded my OBDii reader and added a external 10Hz GPS module, the video posted above to tblue92 was made using my current setup.
With Torque or any smartphone based data system the sample rate is heavily depends on how much stuff you log. In the below post I was pulling between 15-20 channels of data (some are hidden), this is why my refresh rate is
. With my original setup I could only achieved a 10Hz (0.1 second) refresh when I logging 4 channels or less. The phone is recording at 10Hz (0.1 sample/sec) but the $20 ELM OBDii is not producing new data at that rate
I'm using my phone's internal GPS which refreshes at 1Hz (1 sample/sec) at best so it sucks for drag racing.
Torque is recording a fairly accurate trap speed but the ETA is off due to the poor refresh rate of the OBDii sensor & GPS.
Last edited by truth.b; Dec 21, 2015 at 02:29 AM.
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Yes you did. If you ever need help with the software just ask because I've been using it for about 2 years now and I'm very comfortable with it.
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HPT has video recording software for both phone and computers. I was messing with it earlier.. it's pretty neat how it works. Would be really nice for track days
-RaceRender for PC/Mac
-TrackAddict for iOS/Android
-RaceRender for PC/Mac
-TrackAddict for iOS/Android
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I'm using a very DIY system and the Post #23 in the following has all the basic details:
** Link to Detail Post about my Video/Data System **
Video Overlay System I'm using:
- Android App: Torque App
- Samsung S4 w/ 64GB microSD card
- Front Camera: DriftHD w/ external mic mounted above license plate -->Link to Drift Website
- In-car Camera: Kodak v570 (really old discontinued point & shoot)
- OBDii Bluetooth reader: OBDLink MX Bluetooth Scan Tool --> Link to OBDii Scan Tools website
- Qstarz BT-Q818XT 10Hz 66 Channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver -->
- Overly Software: RaceRender 3 --> Link to RaceRender Website
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Nice! I took a look at the video you posted in the other thread and you have me wanting to do a few laps now! I'm not sure my supercharged/stock radiator car would last long without overheating
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Yea, I think HP Turners is better because you're using a computer versus a phone. But for road course data logging I find using my phone to be very convenient ant it provides pretty good data.
Yes you did. If you ever need help with the software just ask because I've been using it for about 2 years now and I'm very comfortable with it.
Yes you did. If you ever need help with the software just ask because I've been using it for about 2 years now and I'm very comfortable with it.
Thanx that's real nice of you to offer. When I get time to play with it I might take you up on it.
I did a charity event at VIR and I must say it was Fantastic. I only got up to 119 mph because like I said it was a charity event and there was no passing allowed, I guess because we did not have to wear helmets.
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Thanx that's real nice of you to offer. When I get time to play with it I might take you up on it.
I did a charity event at VIR and I must say it was Fantastic. I only got up to 119 mph because like I said it was a charity event and there was no passing allowed, I guess because we did not have to wear helmets.
I did a charity event at VIR and I must say it was Fantastic. I only got up to 119 mph because like I said it was a charity event and there was no passing allowed, I guess because we did not have to wear helmets.
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Yep
I'm using a very DIY system and the Post #23 in the following has all the basic details:
** Link to Detail Post about my Video/Data System **
Video Overlay System I'm using:
I'm using a very DIY system and the Post #23 in the following has all the basic details:
** Link to Detail Post about my Video/Data System **
Video Overlay System I'm using:
- Android App: Torque App
- Samsung S4 w/ 64GB microSD card
- Front Camera: DriftHD w/ external mic mounted above license plate -->Link to Drift Website
- In-car Camera: Kodak v570 (really old discontinued point & shoot)
- OBDii Bluetooth reader: OBDLink MX Bluetooth Scan Tool --> Link to OBDii Scan Tools website
- Qstarz BT-Q818XT 10Hz 66 Channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver --> Link to Amazon
- Overly Software: RaceRender 3 --> Link to RaceRender Website