MongoZ06

I'm seriously looking at getting the AIM Solo. I've downloaded the software to test out and all the reviews are pretty good on it.

Is there anything else out there that is similar in terms of functions and quality for around the same price before I make the final decision?

Cory M

I think the Solo is in a league of it's own in that price range. You basically get a lightweight data system for the cost of a laptimer. The predictive timing ("+/- best") feature is awesome and can be a useful training tool. If you have a newer car you should talk to an AIM dealer and see if you can use the Solo DL to collect even more detailed info from your cars computer.

Werks

Just picked up a Solo DL my self last week. Have not had a chance to use it yet but based on the reviews etc. it looks great. Also as and fyi AIM is coming our with a new SmartyCAM HD shortly. Not sure if their cams will work with the standard Solo but I know that with the DL it automatically overlays data on the video. So no need to try and manually sync things up etc!

2MCHPWR

I use the AIM solo purely for the in-car predictive lap timing functionality. I love it. So easy to use. Has all the tracks in it and selects them automatically.

jtmck

Have you looked into the Qstarz 6000?
(There are videos on how it works,)

I got mine from:

Rising Sun Cycles

PO Box number 877

Ashburnham, MA 01430-0877



Steve Aspland
Rising Sun Cycles LLC
US Importer for Battle Factory Products
GPS Lap Timer/Recorder

harrydirty

Been using the AIM Solo for about 8 track days and love it's simplicity; I just turn it on and use it as a lap timer. Best part is when I download the data after a track day the analysis software is awesome. I can look at speeds and G forces on every turn for every lap and look for opportunities to go faster. Most important, it helps me understand why the slow laps were slow and the faster laps quicker. This is great for an engineering geek like myself......lots of data!

gkmccready

AIM Solo is great. The DL is what you want if you have an '06+ car since it can pull a lot of extra data off the CAN bus... the real answer, though, is that you need to go mess with all the analysis software. You need to be able to use that well for any given data system to be useful to you. Unless you just want a fancy lap timer...

0Richard@M-World

Here's a quick start guide I wrote for using the AiM Solo and Race Studio 2. Let me know if you have any questions!

http://m-world.us/aimsupport/Data%20...Nov%202011.pdf

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QUIKAG

A buddy was using the Aim Solo DL at a recent track day. We downloaded his data into another guys computer who had the higher end Aim software for his race car. Anyway, this other guy was shocked by how much info was on the DL. My buddy had plugged into the OBD2 port and told the unit what kind of car he had ('11 Z06 Z07).

Long story short, it showed throttle position %, air temps, engine temps, coolant temps, and a ton of other data. This other racer guy was surprised with how good the sampling rate was, nearly realtime.

Add all the above data to the predictive lap time and other goodies, and I'm seriously considering picking one up too.

0Richard@M-World

Here's a list of channels available. With the latest software you also get tire pressures from each wheel.



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MongoZ06

I have a C5Z and from my understanding the Solo DL is unable to collect certain channels of data from the C5 model years, can someone clarify which channels the system is unable to record?

0Richard@M-World

From my experience the Solo DL will not work on C5... only 2006+ C6 via OBDII.

If there is enough interest, I can probably talk to AiM and see if it's possible to develop a protocol for the C5.

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crimlwC6

Count me as interested.

If there is enough interest, I can probably talk to AiM and see if it's possible to develop a protocol for the C5.

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RDnomorecobra

C5 is popular of course. I'm interested.

MongoZ06

My xmas gift from my parents ended up being the Aim Solo.


Where can I get a windshield mount ?

Definately looking forward to the next track day

Werks

Take a look at the RAM mounts, I think that most people that carry the Aim Solo's on-line also sell them. Really good quality product!

0Richard@M-World

Got it. Let me see what I can do.

PM sent.

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sebdavid

The AiM Solo is great, the DL would be even better if it worked with my C5. As it is I am really happy with my Solo but I would sell it and purchase the DL in a heartbeat if a protocol was developed for it to get at least the main inputs from an OBDII connection.

I would be interested in steering position, throttle %, brake pressure, oil pressure, and temps Anything more is a bonus.