Does anyone have experience with connecting data loggers to the Cayman S? I'm looking at purchasing something like MXL Pista from AiM Sports (http://www.aimsports.com/products/mxl-chooser.html). Their website implies that it can connect directly to the ECU in Porsches, but I'm not sure whether that includes a stock Cayman S. I'm looking for a plug-and-play solution that I can use when at the track and then remove from the car when not in use.



Thanks

I don't that specific unit, but we had a discussion of this few weeks back, search for 'maxqdata'.

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Thanks! MaxQData looks very promising. I'll call them and ask about OBD-II compatibility with the Cayman S.

I'm giving some serious thought to using a bluetooth obd sensor and writing my own software to track this stuff. It would be in java so that it could run on any platform, and it would be free it use. You would need a laptop to collect the info within 30 feet of the car. Any interest?

I personally use a Race Technology DL1 (http://www.race-technology.com/WebPa...oducts_en.html). While it currently does not support the OBDII port, I find data loggers mostly useful in observing the car's grip related attributes (g's and speed). I think most of the OBDII info is much less useful. Hence, the AIM products are not all that compelling, especially at their price point. Race Technology expects to have OBDII support later this year.


I have an older MaxQData setup and it was a good option only because I already had a Pocket PC. Butin the end, their use of the Pocket PC became more of a burden than it was worth.


Other similar data loggers to the DL1 are: Traqmate (http://www.traqmate.com/products.php) and RacePak G2X (http://www.msdignition.com/g2x/index.htm). I have friends that have used both and they are very happy with them.

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I'll keep an eye on DL1, too. Thanks for the link.



Initially my interest in data loggers is to gather speed, g's, RPM, gear selection, and GPS data so I can overlay a virtual dashboard on top of video using software like that available from trackvision.net (which is cheap at $125). I'm new to the track. Spent two days out at the new Miller Motorsports Park in Utah - a fabulous new facility if you're ever nearby. (I will be there again next week watching the American Le Mans Series.) Now I have the itch. I don't plan on making many modifications to my car - except perhaps GT3 seats, harness, and dedicated track wheels - but my inner geek really wants to watch video of my lapping days.



Miller Motorsports Park: http://www.millermotorsportspark.com/



Some video from one of the days I was out there (not my car): http://www.cs.utah.edu/~tag/movies/L...6.06.25_L8.wmv

I don't have any particular experience with the AIM MXL units, but FWLIW, when I got interested in data logging, some of the first GPS units were just coming out. Based mostly on the in car dash display vs. price, I opted for the GX2teem unit from Race Pack out of California. AIM, I was told, was then working on an 'affordable' (i.e. the more casual racer vs. something like $10k+ Motronic units) GPS system as well.



FWIW, in addition to the Brits DL!, take a look at Traqmate, see e.g www.traqmate.com

The 'affordable' US competitor to Race Technolgy, www.racepak.com and/or the DL! info at

www.race-technology.com



For an example of some of the neat stuff that can be done with the GPS data logging units, take a look at www.spin9k.com high definition video with Traqmate data overlay at Mt. Tremblant



HTH some one.

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I'm currently using a Race Technology AX22, which mounts by a suction cup to the windshield. It works great (just came off three days at Mont-Tremblant LCMT). However, it's difficult to get through the tech line, because of the concern that it could vibrate off. I'm thinking I may need to switch to the DL1. Has anybody mounted one in their car? I would prefer to mount to the small bar that is behind the seats. Suggestions anyone?

Here's the other logging discussion: Data acquisition systems . As I noted, the main problem with the GPS-based systems is figuring where to mount them to get reliable satellite signals, at least with the MAXQData unit I have.



Smounic: another possibility is to use a blue-tooth enabled PocketPC to capture OBD data, that's how the MAXQData systems work. You can pretty-safely stick a PocketPC in the car for track use, but a laptop is a pain. I'm working on a generic DAQ analyser in Python; I've been really disappointed with the software supplied with the commercial systems I've looked at. Will post details when I get it going.

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I'm about to mount the DL1 in my Cayman and it will likely be on the floor just ahead of the driver's seat.

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