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Old 05-01-2011, 11:57 AM
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Default Data Logger Group Buy, Interested?

There have been many discussions across various forums on the topic of data loggers, primarily because there are so many options out there with varying degrees of functionality, price and technical support.

I don't think their value is questionable at this time, however, no one really agrees with specific units. Listing all the features, pluses and minuses does not lead to any conclusion either frankly. And at the end, what ever unit you choose, its software determines the benefits the user receives.

Since we majority of us have a Porsche GT, the most benefit we can obtain is probably in sharing files, helping with software intricacies and coaching one another and helping each other for better driving.

With that in mind and before going further on this topic about the technical details, I have a simple question: Would our members benefit from us organizing a group-buy of some sort and may be some professional advice in selecting a unit for our Register? The question is not one of price or features right now, that will come later.

If we have a strong interest in this, I will do my best to negotiate a group buy with few respected vendor on behalf of the Register. Strong interest being greater than 10-12 people.

So, please post your opinion, I will follow up with second set of questions after this one in about a week or so, so we can provide "requirements" to any potential vendor.

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Default Re: Data Logger Group Buy, Interested?

I don't know yet.
I was ready to ebay or garbage my traqmate but overnighted it to Traqmate on Thursday in a last effort. I will know next week if it is "fixed" or if I'm buying something else.
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Default Re: Data Logger Group Buy, Interested?

Peter what did you have them do to yours
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Default Re: Data Logger Group Buy, Interested?

It would not connect to laptop, so I could not download data.
Erik has the same problem. I suspect it is the Traqstudio software that has not been upgraded in years and is still version 1.0.

Ron from Traqmate said there must be something wrong with the display unit so I sent it to him. We will see.
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Default Re: Data Logger Group Buy, Interested?

i just received aim mxl pista with smarty cam... have yet to install it...
I have witnessed its ease and successful use at the track many times so I finally took the plunge
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Keep us posted..
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^ will do... I just need to find the time to get it dealt with etc.
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I think that is an excellent unit, enjoy it and yes, keep us posted please.
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Can I have the rpms set up on my traqmate even if in don't have video going with it
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Yes, you need the RPM module.

Traqmate is in Smyrna GA, is that close? You probably should get them to install and set it all up.
And get a Video camera with a wide angle lens, so we can properly critique your flatout laps :-)
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You seem to have gotten the VIR data out, the turn around was this quick? Impressive actually.
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Default Re: Data Logger Group Buy, Interested?

Not so much. This is crapmate remember?

They e-mailed me the data and returned the DU saying all is OK and it must be the cable or laptop. Yet Erik has the same problem. I will try new cable but have my doubts.
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I would be interested in something from Aimsport. I don't trust my tach at all, it seems to always play catchup with the motor.
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Default Re: Data Logger Group Buy, Interested?

After all my research, I cannot recommend one over another with this unfortunately, so what I am thinking about is to possibly cut a deal with a dealer of various units and people can pick and choose their weapon for a set discount, rather than one brand/model. But that will overcome one of the desires to exchange files, but I am sure you all can figure our what's best for you
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Yes, you need the RPM module.

Traqmate is in Smyrna GA, is that close? You probably should get them to install and set it all up.
And get a Video camera with a wide angle lens, so we can properly critique your flatout laps :-)
Yea Smyrna is not far, I will get them to install and set everything up. I don't know if I'm ready for showing everybody how slow I am
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