|
|
09-17-2011, 09:49 AM | #1 |
-
11817
Rep 23,187
Posts |
lap timer-data logger
Looking at the AIM SOLO right now just curious to hear from those running some form of data logger. What features are a must? Which will help the most? Which product is easiest to use? Will I miss out if I don't have video intigration?
__________________
02 Tiag e46 M3|6MT|GC plates|MCS c.o.|GC bars|GC race control arms|GC bushings|BW eng. & tran. mounts|subframe kit|BW race shifter|BW Jaffster|Euro header|BW exhaust|K&N c.a.i.|Epic race tune|Rouge pulleys|Seibon CF hood|CSL bumper|apr gt 250 & splitter|ST-40|XR-2|SS lines|half cage|Recaro profi|Profi 2 harness|BMWpedals|BW studs| |
09-17-2011, 10:24 AM | #2 |
Lieutenant Colonel
394
Rep 1,519
Posts |
The AIM products definitely look slick, but I decided to go with the RaceKeeper system based on the fact that it's used by a lot of organizations, it seamlessly and automatically integrates data with video (with capacity for multiple simultaneous cameras), it pulls data from the OBD II port, and I have local support from a trackside vendor. So far very happy with it.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2011, 11:39 AM | #3 |
Colonel
87
Rep 2,464
Posts |
Interested in this thread. I want to get a data logger for next year as well.
__________________
2011 MINI Cooper S
previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan |
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2011, 12:23 PM | #4 |
Formerly K335i
17
Rep 215
Posts |
My review of the AiM SOLO here:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...2&postcount=36 I think it's a great self-contained unit.
__________________
2009 E92 M3 :: Jet Black :: Fox Red Extended :: Carbon Leather :: 6MT :: JRZ RS Suspension :: RD Sport Sways :: StopTech Trophy Brakes :: Cantrell Brake Cooling |
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2011, 01:42 PM | #5 |
-
11817
Rep 23,187
Posts |
Is not having video integration an issue. It seems that looking at the data and graphs without video would be illuminating in itself and provide tons of areas to work on. I'm not looking to spend a ton. Are there other units like this in the same price and feature range?
__________________
02 Tiag e46 M3|6MT|GC plates|MCS c.o.|GC bars|GC race control arms|GC bushings|BW eng. & tran. mounts|subframe kit|BW race shifter|BW Jaffster|Euro header|BW exhaust|K&N c.a.i.|Epic race tune|Rouge pulleys|Seibon CF hood|CSL bumper|apr gt 250 & splitter|ST-40|XR-2|SS lines|half cage|Recaro profi|Profi 2 harness|BMWpedals|BW studs| |
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2011, 04:21 PM | #6 | |
New Member
2
Rep 5
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2011, 05:35 PM | #7 |
-
11817
Rep 23,187
Posts |
What does the vbox lite cost? Think its gonna be out of my price range probably. Do you use the predictive lap time feature?
__________________
02 Tiag e46 M3|6MT|GC plates|MCS c.o.|GC bars|GC race control arms|GC bushings|BW eng. & tran. mounts|subframe kit|BW race shifter|BW Jaffster|Euro header|BW exhaust|K&N c.a.i.|Epic race tune|Rouge pulleys|Seibon CF hood|CSL bumper|apr gt 250 & splitter|ST-40|XR-2|SS lines|half cage|Recaro profi|Profi 2 harness|BMWpedals|BW studs| |
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2011, 06:12 PM | #8 |
chris
278
Rep 12,144
Posts |
AiM solo or vbox.... cant go wrong with either one. basically comes down to which one you can get for a better price.
however, the solo has an internal battery so if you dont want to plug it into the car while you are running it, you have the option to run on the internal battery.
__________________
Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone) |
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2011, 09:19 PM | #10 | |
New Member
2
Rep 5
Posts |
Quote:
The predictive lapping feature is useful and very tempting. I've used it on occassion but I find it distracts me a bit and instead of focusing on driving cleanly I find myself trying to beat the clock (since it's right in front of me) and things can get sloppy at times :-). On the rare occassion when I'm exclusively focused on bringing my times down it's been indespensible though. My suggestion is to play with the software of the solutions you're considering since to some degree that will largely dictate its usefulness to you as a learning tool. Each system has it's pros/cons... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2011, 10:01 PM | #11 |
-
11817
Rep 23,187
Posts |
Okay sounds good. I just can't really justify the expense. That's why the solo is tempting because for relatively cheap I can have some data and begin to improve based on the things you mentioned without blowing my budget for the year on one piece of gear.
__________________
02 Tiag e46 M3|6MT|GC plates|MCS c.o.|GC bars|GC race control arms|GC bushings|BW eng. & tran. mounts|subframe kit|BW race shifter|BW Jaffster|Euro header|BW exhaust|K&N c.a.i.|Epic race tune|Rouge pulleys|Seibon CF hood|CSL bumper|apr gt 250 & splitter|ST-40|XR-2|SS lines|half cage|Recaro profi|Profi 2 harness|BMWpedals|BW studs| |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|