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Originally Posted by Tor
Unfortunately, I don't use GoPro. And iPhone only supports WiFi OBD2 adapters which are very slow data rate. I did try to let it connect to Harry's lap timer and it wasn't really working. Are you using Android? I want to use my head unit to display oil temp, I will do so using the back-up camera input and an Android mini PC. A PDNanny (so the car start automatically in PD mode) is on the wishlist too.
I am using factory toe arms. Aftermarkets are only required if you lower the car a lot and wand to stand the rear wheels back up towards zero camber.
Also, taking the car to a "race oriented shop" is a waste of money in my humble opinion, unless you need them to help you decide the values to run. But there is so much info online what works for the FT86. A regular alignment shop, that has a good laser rack and a cooperative employee is perfectly fine. I went to mine in advance with the car and told him what I had installed, what I use the car for, what values I wanted and asked if he could adjust it the way I wanted. With that sorted, I made an appointment.
Alignment is not a one-time deal anyway when a car that is driven on track (or street through potholes etc) the alignment will change over time and needs to be readjusted. You may know that already but it seems to be overlooked by many.
Another misunderstood thing (and a waste of money IMHO) is corner balancing. Many think weight distribution of the car is changed, which obviously would require relocation of heavy components. The car will have exactly the same weight distribution front/rear and left/right after a corner balance. It only changes the weight distribution diagonally. Kind of like stuffing paper under one leg of an unstable table. That should ensure that the car feels exactly the same in left and right turns, with regards to under/oversteer. Again, you may know that but just saying... Whatever minuscule difference I might have, I absolutely can't feel a difference. The car is from factory close to optimum and I think it would take some serious effort (more so than properly installing coilovers) to mess it up.
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I have the wifi adapter (can't remember the name, but one of the few that work with iPhones) and it worked quite well once I got it set up correctly, was a bit of a pain reconnecting every time though, which is why I went with the gauge. I kind of miss the overlays I got with it for the videos from HLT (wheel sensor speed, which is smoother than the 10HZ XGPS160, RPM, throttle position etc). I'm also an iPhone user, so not alot of options out there.
Here's a video shortly after I got the car, crappy driving but cool features on the video, I think. It's a bit lagging becuase I think my old iPhone 5 couldn't really handle filming, timing and logging.
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I also bought the XGPS160 before the last trackday of the year, works great for viewing corner speeds, driving lines etc.
I hear you about corner balancing, definitely not in the plans from the start, allthough might try it at some point, when I recheck/adjust my alignment at some point, since it's actually very reasonable here (alignment is €50-60, corner balancing €80ish) and I'll get to know the weight of the car.
How much toe are you running front/rear? My current plan is to run the XTA's with SPL LCA's (going to vacation in the US in march, I'll just put them in my luggage
) and possibly Whiteline Positive Traction kit. Not doing swaybars for now, will drive a bit without and see if it's necessary.
Also what is your setup for the XTA's on the road and the track (how many clicks)? I know it's probably very individual, but trying to get an idea where to start.
Thanks!