[coloradocab]

I am considering replacing my Hot Lap system with something like the PerformanceBox (www.vboxusa.com). I am interested in its ability to log info around the track, download to a PC, and allow me to better dissect my lap times, what works, what doesn't, etc. I think full-fledged data logging is farther (monetarily and technologically) than I want to go right now.



Any of you have any experience with this or other GPS-based timing systems? I like the circuit plotting, and would like to be able to set several split times per lap.



Any advice would be appreciated!

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[mikeo]

I have the TraqMate. It is the closest to "plug and play" of all the systems I looked at yet it provides for good analysis and expansion to collect a handful of car data inputs like steering input, temperatures, pressures, etc.

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[vnarma]

I'd second the Traqmate. Just finished my runs for the day at the Pocono Triple Header. Now I can look back at what I did right and wrong. Nice system. The new version of the software has Video integration. Nice. Auto Segment times, and easy compares to other peoples runs from other days.

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[coloradocab]

[quote name='Vaino' post='38555' date='Jul 20 2007, 03:01 PM']I'd second the Traqmate. Just finished my runs for the day at the Pocono Triple Header. Now I can look back at what I did right and wrong. Nice system. The new version of the software has Video integration. Nice. Auto Segment times, and easy compares to other peoples runs from other days.[/quote]



Looks just like what I'm looking for, but with a price tag of $1K for the complete system, I may have to save up for a bit before I get one.

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[mike]

A friend of mine has a pretty cool system that runs on a Palm Tungsten/E2 or Treo 650/680 and an external GPS antenna like this for about $32. You also need this software which cost $29. So, the PDA is the biggest expense in the whole system. Of course, if you already have the PDA, this is a really inexpensive option.



mike

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[JWahlsten]

Too cool. This sounds like the perfect use for my now useless T2...

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[dave968]

But to use the Palm, you will still need ato add a GPS receiver to it and GPS map information?

-Dave

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[Glau]

[quote name='dave968' post='40424' date='Aug 26 2007, 12:26 PM']But to use the Palm, you will still need ato add a GPS receiver to it and GPS map information?

-Dave[/quote]





I have been thinking about getting this GPS watch, mainly because its a great price.



Timex Speed and Distance Watch



Not sure how useful it would be on the track, but has potential for fun in cars.



I have setup GPS on a couple Palm Treos with Tomtom and its pretty good. You need a Palm, GPS receiver, and software (tomtom) for the palm w/maps etc. Compared to an older Eagle GPS handheld unit I have the palm solution is good but a little more awkward/fussy.



Glau

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