Track data recording - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dragoontwo · 04-25-2022, 09:14 AM

Is there a better app out there for Android besides Torque pro for datalogging basic OBD-II data? The autocross sessions here are pretty short and probably don't need to record data, but I would like to try to dip my toe into data collection before I get to actual track time and better data systems.

NoHaveMSG · 04-25-2022, 12:29 PM

I use racechrono, but primarily for timing. It can log a good amount of OBD data too.

dragoontwo · 04-25-2022, 02:10 PM

I'll take a look at it. Thanks!

strat61caster · 04-25-2022, 06:00 PM

There's not really a middle ground, you either spend <$100 and it's a little janky or you jump up to >$200 to SoloStorm or AIM.

Lots to be gained in getting autox data if you want to be competitive there, SoloStorm is great.

Eric1855 · 04-25-2022, 06:24 PM

I tried a lot of free apps and couldn’t find one that did what I wanted and went to SoloStorm and it’s awesome and also works on track.

Then once I got used to it and wanted even more data I paired the solostorm with a RaceCapture and it’s amazing.

NoHaveMSG · 04-25-2022, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strat61caster

There's not really a middle ground, you either spend <$100 and it's a little janky or you jump up to >$200 to SoloStorm or AIM.

Lots to be gained in getting autox data if you want to be competitive there, SoloStorm is great.

Honestly, I am happier with Racechrono, an XGPS160 and MX+ OBD link then with my Aim. The aim has some nice features but it's buggy sometimes. I get pretty good data from racechrono. And the battery in my Solo2 died not even two years old. It was always a bit dodgy and never held a charge well even when new.

Breezio · 04-26-2022, 12:35 AM

TrackAddict works quite well considering it's free.
Just pair with the proper blutooth ODBII module and an external GPS.

macuser27 · 04-26-2022, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breezio

TrackAddict works quite well considering it's free.
Just pair with the proper blutooth ODBII module and an external GPS.

Just curious. What do you log with your OBD2 module and TrackAddict?

Thanks.

justinco · 04-26-2022, 01:52 PM

I like Trackaddict for the track (as far as free stuff goes), paired with a Qstarz or XGPS160 it is just as accurate as my transponder. That's what I use on my TT4 BMW for time attack.

For autocross, Solostorm for sure, with same GPS.

Add on a Bluetooth OBDII adapter if you want the extra info.

CSG Mike · 04-26-2022, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragoontwo

Is there a better app out there for Android besides Torque pro for datalogging basic OBD-II data? The autocross sessions here are pretty short and probably don't need to record data, but I would like to try to dip my toe into data collection before I get to actual track time and better data systems.

Solostorm for AutoX.

AIM Solo 2 DL for anything else.

Breezio · 04-27-2022, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macuser27

Just curious. What do you log with your OBD2 module and TrackAddict?

Thanks.

I use an ODBlink MX+ and mainly use it for RPM and throttle position. Sometimes gear position as well.
G-force readings from the phone.
Position and speed from the external gps. A Garmin Glo 2
GoPro Hero 5 black for video with an external mic mounted to the rear license plate frame.
Data and video put together with RaceRender 3 (also free)

Here is an example of it all put together.

Ohio Enthusiast · 04-27-2022, 09:37 AM

Is there a real benefit of an external GPS? I would have guessed the phone's internal GPS would be fine. Or does the external GPS offer faster refresh rate than 1 Hz?

dragoontwo · 04-27-2022, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohio Enthusiast

Is there a real benefit of an external GPS? I would have guessed the phone's internal GPS would be fine. Or does the external GPS offer faster refresh rate than 1 Hz?

The external GPS that solostorm suggests is 10Hz refresh.

Breezio · 04-27-2022, 10:06 AM

I used my phone's internal gps for a bit, then switched to an external. The phone GPS was WAY off. Speeds were wrong and lines were wrong. They don't update nearly fast enough or accurate enough. I could easily see each individual point of data collection on Trackaddict. There were large gaps between data points, made the line all angular and incorrect.

04-25-2022, 09:14 AM	#1
dragoontwo Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 22 BRZ limited Location: NW IA Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 225 Thanked 1,023 Times in 536 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Track data recording Is there a better app out there for Android besides Torque pro for datalogging basic OBD-II data? The autocross sessions here are pretty short and probably don't need to record data, but I would like to try to dip my toe into data collection before I get to actual track time and better data systems.

04-26-2022, 01:52 PM	#9
justinco btr.life Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2022 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,102 Thanks: 662 Thanked 1,094 Times in 491 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like Trackaddict for the track (as far as free stuff goes), paired with a Qstarz or XGPS160 it is just as accurate as my transponder. That's what I use on my TT4 BMW for time attack. For autocross, Solostorm for sure, with same GPS. Add on a Bluetooth OBDII adapter if you want the extra info. __________________ 2022 Toyota GR86 - The BTR Garage 1994 BMW 325is \| 2013 Scion FRS \| 2017 Subaru BRZ

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dragoontwo Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 22 BRZ limited Location: NW IA Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 225 Thanked 1,023 Times in 536 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll take a look at it. Thanks!

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Breezio Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 2017 BRZ series.yellow Location: Idaho Posts: 253 Thanks: 132 Thanked 189 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used my phone's internal gps for a bit, then switched to an external. The phone GPS was WAY off. Speeds were wrong and lines were wrong. They don't update nearly fast enough or accurate enough. I could easily see each individual point of data collection on Trackaddict. There were large gaps between data points, made the line all angular and incorrect.

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