I see CDOC is a dealer and I want to start working with someone on what I need for my AIM DAS and video equipment. Are there other AIM dealers here (or known to be good) you guys have used?

Thanks

 

What are your goals and what are you looking for?

I remember you mentioned the DaVid system in another thread.

I would begin to write down what data you want to record. Since you don't have a new car where the system can plug into the ECU and pick up a lot of the info you are limited in what you can record. Depending on the system you go with you have 4-12 channels.

I sent you a PM as well.

Joe

 

I deal w/Mark at CDOC. Very helpful. I get most of my parts from them, so when I get ready to replace, they can advise me what I've used in the past and what's new I may want to try. Plus they give contigency money in races.
PM if you need more details.

 

Thanks Joe, replied via PM.. we can go from there. And thank you Pat..

 

Mark Francis of CDOC posts here and is a very enthusiastic and active member of the Potomac region of PCA.

http://www.cdoc.com/about/francis

 

I deal with Mark as well and he has become a good friend as well. You won't meet a nicer guy. CDOC even put a little burp about me and my car in the back of the CDOC catalog

Rich Cowell
www.BluemaxxRacing.com

 

The guys that built and engineer our car know the AIM and DaVid system inside-out. You can try them as well: http://www.rrtsuspension.com/index.php

 

+1 for Mark spoke with his team last night on some bits for 48hrs

 

mark or Mckenzie both are really good guys and are very helpful... they have never tried to upsell me on anything and in some cases recomened that i buy the less expensive part or model because the higher price didnt gain any value..

but just my .02 cents

 

Brian, as you actually have and use it, what's your opinion of the system and the integration aspect of video. Is it as seamless as advertised? I'm going (as it stands) with the MXL Pista, GPS, Brake pressure, Throttle (linear) position, Steering position, oil pressure, oil temp, and the DaVid (of course RPM, gear readout, etc.). Then I just have to hire someone to teach me about what I see!

 

Also for AIM information. Another guru of AIM systems is Roger Caddell.

He's the guy who runs all the AIM data acq. seminars. He also owns Victory Lane Data and his son is a pretty good stick too running the MX-5 cup again this year.

 

When/where are these Seminars held? Maybe a schedule on AIM's site?

Edit: YEP! Just a little off.. last one was 10/06!
http://www.aimsports.com/support/seminars.html

 

I haven't personally used the video setup, but the guys at RRT run it in their car. It seems pretty seamless based on what I've seen though. They run various sensors, from suspension potentiometers to tire temps as well as all of the "driving" sensors. They also offer at the track consulting for teaching you to use the data and car setup, etc. If you call, you may want to wait until next week as I believe Barry is down at Daytona for the weekend.

 

Thank you Brian, I appreciate the input.

 

He also does seminars with some clubs as well. I only hear about them through messages on boards and the like. I'm not sure if all of them are advertised through AIM either. Since he is running one of the MX-5 teams this summer that has I believe 4 drivers he might be a bit busy but I wouldn't be shocked to see seminars in areas wherever the MX-5 cup is this summer.