This for the FRS would make me buy a PS3
 

'86' Drivers Can Now Replay Circuit Runs at Home

Toyota City, Japan, April 2, 2014―Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the "Sports Drive Logger" onboard telemetry recording device, an exciting new way to enjoy driving by fusing the thrill and adrenaline of track driving with the comfort and fun of home gaming. Designed specifically for the Toyota "86" sports car, the Sports Drive Logger will be released throughout Japan on June 2*1 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of 91,800 yen*2.

The logger collects data passing through the vehicle's controller area network (CAN) and also positional data from its dedicated GPS, and formats the data for easy copying to USB memory. CAN data can include GPS data, accelerator pedal strokes, steering angles, brake operation signals, shift operation signals, engine speed and vehicle speed.

The first application compatible with the data is Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s racing game Gran Turismo 6*3*4 (GT6), a PlayStation®3*3 (PS3) exclusive. On April 2, a PS3 firmware update (version 1.06) will enable the input of driving data recorded at certain racing circuits into GT6's GPS Visualizer to let users replay track runs and race against their own or their friends' data.

Furthermore, by using the GPS Data Visualizer in conjunction with GT6's GPS Data Logger, users will be able to compare their own driving data against those of professional drivers, enabling study and improvement of driving techniques by practicing in concert with model braking, acceleration techniques and racing lines.

Initially supported racing circuits are the Fuji Speedway International Racing Course, the Tsukuba Circuit 2000 Course, and the Suzuka Circuit International Racing Course, with additional circuits planned for the future.

*1Limited release the GAZOO Racing 86/BRZ Race planned for April 2 through Toyota Technocraft Co., Ltd.
*2Includes eight percent Japanese consumption tax; excludes installation and other costs
*3Registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
*4Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/02/t...ideo-official/

Oh, my ...... is that kind of like virtual sex .... ??

:burnrubber:


humfrz

Yes but with cars.

Well now, at my age ..... that would be a good thing ...... http://www.runemasterstudios.com/gra...mages/woot.gif


humfrz

91800 yen... really?

You would need a PS4, it runs on GT6.

OK so my checklist is

1 - Buy a gt86

2- Buy a PS4 and game

3- Move to Japan

4 - Drive on a supported track


Damn too much work. It would be nice if you could log your own course I.e daily commute and race against your own best time

which is on ps3

I stand corrected. I just figured new tech would need to be run on the newest platform.

Wait why are we talking about PS4? GT6 is for PS3 only

yea, gt6 actually came out on ps3 AFTER ps4 launched. It looks great though and I like not having to spend $ on a ps4

$883 ?

That is pretty ridiculous IMO...

Nick C.

I also remember reading something similar to this about an app that you can download on your phone. It was supposed to use your GPS and map, lets say your commute to and from work, then take it and make it into a track on GT6 and you could then race it.

GT6 is a PS3 Game only
 

Not on the PS4. GT6 is PS3 Only.

Also, this device cost $880.00 US

Edit: Beaten on both comments. LOL