WV997S

About to do my first Track Day in my 997 and I have an Andriod phone. The last time I ran a track day, Harry's was Apple only. Anyone have any experience with the Android version or advice. Not by an Apple....

HoBoJoe

It is available on android now.

First track day ever, or just first track day in the 997?

WV997S

I did see that it was available but dont know of anyone who has used and was hoping for some input.

First time in the 997. Have experience in two other Mustangs. A 2007 GT and a Roush Trak Pak. Anxious to feel the comparison.

ExMB

No flame, but why do you expect it to work differently based on a car? Isn't any difference based because of the OS? What did you find out in your search on the internet?

WV997S

I have never used either......the Apple or the Andriod versions.

I trust this forum more than just searching the internet. I did search this forum.

Did not seem like that hard of a question when I thought of it. Guess I am not very good a communicating.

I am hoping someone on this forum had used the Andriod version of Harry's Lap timer and would tell me if it was worth the trouble.

HoBoJoe

I have not used the software, but from the research I've done it's worth the purchase price. I decided to forgo HLT because having to worry about battery life and remembering to start the software during a hectic track day seemed like a pain. I ended up picking up a Roadhawk dashcam and could not be happier with that decision. If you'd like some info shoot me a PM.

WV997S

Thanks HoBo I will do a little reading. This forum does have a lot of help.

DTMiller

I don't have personal experience with the Android version but three of my track buddies use it and are happy with it.

Usual caveats apply - it won't give you great data and the video will be as good as your phone is, although you can sync it with a gopro or whatever if you want to.

But for someone with a few track days who wants a sense of how they are doing out there, it's a pretty economical starting point.

WV997S

Nice, thanks. I do have a new GoPro that I have never used. Got some techy things to learn this week and next.

Spinout

GoPros don't sync with the $20 Standard Petrolhead version (which I have). You'll need the upgraded Gran Prix version to allow syncing video.

blotto649

I have the Petrolhead Edition on my Galaxy S5 - I don't have experience with many different timing systems, but I'm a big fan of HLT. It can be a bit of a pain getting it all set up before each run, and the overlay process on the phone takes a VERY long time, but when it works, it works very nicely.

I use a Bluetooth GPS unit in conjunction as sampling frequency on the phone is pretty bad. I picked up an OBD dongle last fall but haven't tried that out yet - depending on car, you can get throttle/brake input, water/oil temps, etc.

In short, definitely worth the 10 bucks as a way to get into timing. A good mount (look at RAM mounts) and a tether will be required.

noturavgm

I tried HLT for Android and found the real-time display to be very busy. Couldn't do a quick glance over to see status.

I enjoy RaceChrono paired with external GPS receiver and mounted in a pretty readable location. It is as good as I am going to get without Aim etc.

Galaxy S5 in the pic. EZPass velcro on DIN plate; solid.