Vbox Sport and Track Precision?
03-05-2016 | 04:05 PM
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If the VBOX Sport is mounted on the inside of the windscreen with a clear view of the horizon forward of the car and unhindered view of the sky above through the glass, no external antenna is necessary.
I have used the VBOX Sport since its release (my demo unit as a larger Racelogic dealer) and have extensive experience with this device.
I have used the VBOX Sport since its release (my demo unit as a larger Racelogic dealer) and have extensive experience with this device.
as I already have the iPhone mounted to the front window I didn't want another device mounted there that hinders vision or could come loose (ok slim chance but still a chance)
03-05-2016 | 04:28 PM
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my vbox is in the storage bin behind the driver (GT4) and the external antenna is magnetic. I feed the cable through the rear trunk to the roof. It comes of very easily after the event... (2 minutes) or you can leave it on till you're home and take it off then....
as I already have the iPhone mounted to the front window I didn't want another device mounted there that hinders vision or could come loose (ok slim chance but still a chance)
as I already have the iPhone mounted to the front window I didn't want another device mounted there that hinders vision or could come loose (ok slim chance but still a chance)
03-05-2016 | 05:10 PM
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The antenna doesn't need to be grounded, but it does need a ground plane underneath it to work well...
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03-06-2016 | 12:02 PM
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https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Aut...enna_Placement
Marc, how do you run the GPS cable? Just up through the highest part of the trunk opening? Do you tape the cable down?
03-06-2016 | 12:54 PM
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Put the magnetic antenna on center top about an inch from trunk
Open trunk and feed the cable through in the middle top.
Leaving enough space to each vbox in storage bunch it up and put in storage unit.
Close trunk
Don't ziptie it as you will need to untie it to take it off car.
Open trunk and feed the cable through in the middle top.
Leaving enough space to each vbox in storage bunch it up and put in storage unit.
Close trunk
Don't ziptie it as you will need to untie it to take it off car.
03-16-2016 | 09:21 AM
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TP 1.6 is almost here...
I tested a beta version last weekend and just got the released version so I can use it on the track this weekend.
keep an eye on your app updates as it should be here soon (but it might miss the weekend)
PM me if you need the release notes
keep an eye on your app updates as it should be here soon (but it might miss the weekend)
PM me if you need the release notes
03-16-2016 | 11:56 AM
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03-16-2016 | 12:03 PM
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Certainly not unless it's defective. Mount position as you know is critical. The XGPS160 is known to be one of the best if not THE best for a bluetooth set up. I suspect it's more to do with TP. If you are on android load Racechrono and you can compare using both the vbox and xgps temp mounted side by side in the back window.
Personally I'd go with the Garmin Glo for $99 over the XGPS...just as good but longer battery life.
Personally I'd go with the Garmin Glo for $99 over the XGPS...just as good but longer battery life.
03-17-2016 | 12:35 PM
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Certainly not unless it's defective. Mount position as you know is critical. The XGPS160 is known to be one of the best if not THE best for a bluetooth set up. I suspect it's more to do with TP. If you are on android load Racechrono and you can compare using both the vbox and xgps temp mounted side by side in the back window.
Personally I'd go with the Garmin Glo for $99 over the XGPS...just as good but longer battery life.
Personally I'd go with the Garmin Glo for $99 over the XGPS...just as good but longer battery life.
I've got a new version of Porsche Track Precision app (it'll be released publicly pretty soon) so I'll test with that and another app if I can find one that'll export .vbo files.
Fun, fun...