AiM Solo/Solo DL 'How Tos,' Tricks & FAQ

[Richard@M-World]

As we wrap up the track season, please share what kind of tricks you've learned on your AiM Solo in the past season

Note: the latest firmware version is 46.03.08. Please ensure that Solo/Solo DL is up-to-date. http://aim-sportline.com/eng/download/firmware.htm


HOW TOs

Enable Display of Multiple Fields (lap time, RPM, brake pressure, etc) on the Same Screen

Getting There
Menu>
Display Setup>
Page Setup>
Custom Page Setup>
Configure>

Options
Page - You can configure up to 4 custom screens
Data Field - Choose 1-4 fields of data on the same screen
Configure - Enter to configure your custom screen

Using Solo for Autocross, Hill Climb (non-circuit courses)

Getting There
Menu>
Race Mode Setup>

Options
Race Mode - Choose Speed
Track - Choose Point to Point

Display Lap Times for a Longer (or Shorter) Period of Time after Passing the Start/Finish Line

Getting There
Menu>
Race Mode Setup>

Options
Laptime Vis: Choose 3-30 seconds

Enable Display of Rolling Lap Times (like a stopwatch)

Getting There
Menu>
Display Setup>
Page Setup>
Enable/Disable Pages>

Options
Page - Choose Lap Time
Enabled - Yes
Lap Time - Change from Static to Rolling

Enable Predictive Lap Timing: Display Time Delta +/- from Previous Best Lap

Getting There
Menu>
Display Setup>
Page Setup>
Enable/Disable Pages>

Options
Page - Choose Predictive
Enabled - Yes
Lap Time - Change to +/- Best

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between AiM Solo and AiM Solo DL?
A: AiM Solo DL is an upgraded version of AiM Solo that can integrate with ECUs to download additional racing data.

Q: Can AiM Solo be upgraded to AiM Solo DL?
A: No. They are completely separate units.

Q: In terms of hardware, what is the difference between AiM Solo DL CAN and AiM Solo DL OBDII?
A: The main unit is the same, only the harness is different.

Q: Can AiM Solo DL connect to a camera such as GoPro?
A: No. AiM Solo DL only supports integration with SmartyCam HD.

Q: Which racing mode should be used?
A: For circuit tracks (i.e. oval and road course) and autocross (point-to-point), select Speed. For drag race, select Performance.

Q: If my track is not in the GPS Manager database, what should I do?
A: Check with the race track's safety personnel to make sure that you can safely access the start/finish line. Next, bring your Solo/Solo DL to the desired start/finish line. Then, allow the unit to discover GPS signal. Scroll through the main display screen to "OK: Start GPS Marker." Finally, press OK.

[Raucky2000]

That's a cool little toy and would be helpful at my local autox events.

[mkPOTO]

Awesome, just picked up a aim solo dl and this is good to know

[1MOREMOD]

ive learned not to pay a bit of attention to it while driving. only look at the data later or in a low risk area.