grega99

I've been playing with VBOX Circuit Tools with some old data from the previous owner of my 991 Cup. It seems like a fairly robust tool with all the basics - throttle, brake, speed, etc plotted with video. Is it worth trying to figure out Pi Toolbox? I'm not even sure where the data is that's used with Toolbox. Most of my data analysis experience is with RaceStudio with AiM MXS providing the data. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

ProCoach

When I work with teams at pro races, Toolbox is used for health checks and engineering the car.

In the debrief with all of us and the drivers, we use Circuit Tools. Not only can you tell throttle commitment and brake speed/amplitude/release, but you can see steering and all of the most important driver inputs.

Mostly, we're looking at dividing the track into pieces (checkered flag icon, top left), and clicking on every purple segment that is NOT included in the fast lap, which opens an instant comparison to see what the driver did to DO that.

By reviewing the video AND the data showing the attitude, heading, car placement and apex approach and exit, we can find what works and do MORE of that.

So yes, Circuit Tools is more than adequate. Even in an AiM equipped car, it's quicker for us to find time using Circuit Tools than RaceStudio 3.

Can perform the post session analysis for driver improvement MUCH quicker than in Toolbox (without some very sophisticated workbooks) and with no video validation capable of being pulled in.

The 250 or so VBOX equipped clients I work with at track days and club races in 991.1 GT3 Cup/991.2 GT3 Cup/992 GT3 Cup/718 GT4 CS/718 GT4 CS RS don't usually download or look at the Cosworth data, when I'm with them or when they're on their own.

grega99

Peter,

Thank you for the detail. Much appreciated response.

On a side note, I'm interested in using your services. What's the best way to chat about that?

Thanks,
Greg

ProCoach

Please send me a DM with your contact info. Will do also. Thanks.