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Old 09-04-2020, 07:26 PM
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Got this from Ross Bentley of SpeedSecrets:

I thought I would check it out!

https://discover.garmin.com/en-US/catalyst/

there are also some intriguing videos of the product on youtube:



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Thanks for the share, Larry! This looks like a great product but at 1k it might be a bit too spendy given my limited track time. Are you considering?
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there is a thread on this device on the Rennlist Racing and HPDE forum:

https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...-coaching.html

One thing it seems to lack is data overlaid on the video, we will know more when the first users start to post their experiences.
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Originally Posted by cajerseyboy
Thanks for the share, Larry! This looks like a great product but at 1k it might be a bit too spendy given my limited track time. Are you considering?
Already bought one it's about the same as a professional coach for a day...
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Originally Posted by tgibrit
there is a thread on this device on the Rennlist Racing and HPDE forum:

https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...-coaching.html

One thing it seems to lack is data overlaid on the video, we will know more when the first users start to post their experiences.
I think that's deliberate the value of the system is that it interprets the telemetry and presents the results in actionable modifications to your driving saving you the trouble of trying to interpret the raw data yourself!
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
I think that's deliberate the value of the system is that it interprets the telemetry and presents the results in actionable modifications to your driving saving you the trouble of trying to interpret the raw data yourself!
I am referring to data overlay on the video, showing speed, braking etc - not the full "squiggly line" data dump. it does not have vehicle data but the accelemeters can determine some things that are available on for example the opportunity views that could also be overlaid on the video.
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Cool product idea, but that screen size really takes away usability. It was painful to watch the guy demo'ing when he was trying to expand a TINY *** window to show you the racing line.
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Originally Posted by tgibrit
I am referring to data overlay on the video, showing speed, braking etc - not the full "squiggly line" data dump. it does not have vehicle data but the accelemeters can determine some things that are available on for example the opportunity views that could also be overlaid on the video.
Gotcha!
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Originally Posted by Damage
Cool product idea, but that screen size really takes away usability. It was painful to watch the guy demo'ing when he was trying to expand a TINY *** window to show you the racing line.
Tbd I think
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Originally Posted by Damage
Cool product idea, but that screen size really takes away usability. It was painful to watch the guy demo'ing when he was trying to expand a TINY *** window to show you the racing line.
I think you have to consider what its competing against, as I understand it (still looking at and learning about the different options) you need to typically take an SD card, load on your PC before you can start working with data. the value of this solution is that the feedback is immediate, when you are most able to learn.
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Originally Posted by tgibrit
I think you have to consider what its competing against, as I understand it (still looking at and learning about the different options) you need to typically take an SD card, load on your PC before you can start working with data. the value of this solution is that the feedback is immediate, when you are most able to learn.
+1 its all about the convenience factor and the interpretation of the raw telemetry and presentation of changes inferred from that...
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
+1 its all about the convenience factor and the interpretation of the raw telemetry and presentation of changes inferred from that...
Please let us know your thoughts on pros and cons when you have had the chance to use at the track, very interested in to see what you think.
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Originally Posted by tgibrit
Please let us know your thoughts on pros and cons when you have had the chance to use at the track, very interested in to see what you think.
booked Sears Point on 9/25 w/HOD ... I will write up my experiences with the Catalyst from that!



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