Lap Timer Apps

apexit53 · 07-12-2018, 09:25 AM

Hey everyone!

Next month I am finally going to get the camaro on Road America and i am super excited.

I wanted to know if any of you have suggestions on a decent gps based lap timer. I know the aim solo II is good but i dont feel like spending that much for the one track day ill do a year.

I have an iphone so any apps you know of would be great.

I am currently looking at harry's lap timer.

Take care!

Roostie · 07-12-2018, 09:57 AM

I also want to hear some reviews on this subject.

NickyRacerBoy · 07-12-2018, 10:19 AM

I just bought AIM SOLO DL color.
Got tired of all these apps not working properly.

Sp00ner · 07-12-2018, 10:28 AM

I use Track Addict from HP Tuners, it gets the job done, but I do have some issues with it missing start lines and running two laps as one. Though I suspect that has more to do with my setup of the start/stop line's precision.

Data and video playback is decent, and you can edit short segments (3 min max, I think) into video files for free. Further functions require purchasing the backend software for it.

detltu · 07-12-2018, 11:05 AM

I have Harry's and really like it, but I also have the Bluetooth OBDII connector and the external dual GPS sensor.

I've heard good things about Track Addict, but Harry's has worked well enough for me that I never have felt the need to try it.

NickyRacerBoy · 07-12-2018, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp00ner

I use Track Addict from HP Tuners, it gets the job done, but I do have some issues with it missing start lines and running two laps as one. Though I suspect that has more to do with my setup of the start/stop line's precision.

Data and video playback is decent, and you can edit short segments (3 min max, I think) into video files for free. Further functions require purchasing the backend software for it.

Hey listen, I am a huge HP Tuners(they own Track Addict) fan boy...been tuning for 15 years now but I too have start line issues..

apexit53 · 07-12-2018, 11:41 AM

im not really looking for video pair up just yet since ill have a gopro on my helmet and in the car. just looking for a decent gps lap timer i can have up so the camera can capture it. i think from looking the cheaper harry's should work well.

hzycamaro · 07-13-2018, 12:57 AM

I use iLaptimer and as long as the phone screen is unlocked, it worked fine

Kairles · 07-13-2018, 02:24 AM

I use RaceChrono

Indypete · 07-13-2018, 04:44 AM

It's not an app but I still use the older version of this G-Tech RR. It's pretty awesome, shows you split times and lets you compare your runs as you play them back.

http://www.gtechpro.com/G-TECH-Pro%20RR

I can only assume the new version is even better.

aronSlusa · 07-13-2018, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexit53

Hey everyone!

Next month I am finally going to get the camaro on Road America and i am super excited.

I wanted to know if any of you have suggestions on a decent gps based lap timer. I know the aim solo II is good but i dont feel like spending that much for the one track day ill do a year.

I have an iphone so any apps you know of would be great.

I am currently looking at harry's lap timer.

Take care!

Ill be seeing you there 😉

Alpha1BC · 07-13-2018, 11:57 AM

I've been running Harry's whenever I go out. Seems to be OK and pretty close to PDR times, only downside I've noticed is that it will typically miss a lap or two during a track day. I'm assuming this is due to the poor resolution of the phone GPS. Another friend of mine running Harry's has it linked to a GoPro for video that shows the data overlay, and the GPS speed and map are always off as well. Getting an external GPS would be best, but Harry's is still a decent and (relatively) cheap starting point.

apexit53 · 07-16-2018, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp00ner

I use Track Addict from HP Tuners, it gets the job done, but I do have some issues with it missing start lines and running two laps as one. Though I suspect that has more to do with my setup of the start/stop line's precision.

Data and video playback is decent, and you can edit short segments (3 min max, I think) into video files for free. Further functions require purchasing the backend software for it.

with track addict do you have to use the video? Im just looking for a lap timer basically and will have the video from my gopro on my car.

so if you turn the app on but dont attach video and you go out on track will it still work as a lap timer?

Sp00ner · 07-16-2018, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexit53

with track addict do you have to use the video? Im just looking for a lap timer basically and will have the video from my gopro on my car.

so if you turn the app on but dont attach video and you go out on track will it still work as a lap timer?

It can accept external video (among other inputs) from a GoPro, but I'm not sure if it can be turned off entirely.

You can also just use the GPS data and ignore the video after the runs, and delete the video while leaving the data intact.

07-12-2018, 09:25 AM	#1
apexit53 Drives: 22 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 1,269	Lap Timer Apps Hey everyone! Next month I am finally going to get the camaro on Road America and i am super excited. I wanted to know if any of you have suggestions on a decent gps based lap timer. I know the aim solo II is good but i dont feel like spending that much for the one track day ill do a year. I have an iphone so any apps you know of would be great. I am currently looking at harry's lap timer. Take care! __________________ #53 F Street 2025 FS National Champion 2025 Sponsor autocrossdigits.com Autocrossing Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-...3tiMt0KOg_2Aag Instagram: apexit_53

07-12-2018, 11:05 AM	#5
detltu Drives: 1992 Z28 1LE; 2015 Zl1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 866 View My Garage	I have Harry's and really like it, but I also have the Bluetooth OBDII connector and the external dual GPS sensor. I've heard good things about Track Addict, but Harry's has worked well enough for me that I never have felt the need to try it. __________________ 1989 Camaro RS convertible- Sold 1999 Camaro SS - Stolen 2x 1991 Camaro Z28- 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE- 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE- 25th anniversary 2015 Camaro ZL1

07-12-2018, 11:41 AM	#7
apexit53 Drives: 22 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 1,269	im not really looking for video pair up just yet since ill have a gopro on my helmet and in the car. just looking for a decent gps lap timer i can have up so the camera can capture it. i think from looking the cheaper harry's should work well. __________________ #53 F Street 2025 FS National Champion 2025 Sponsor autocrossdigits.com Autocrossing Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-...3tiMt0KOg_2Aag Instagram: apexit_53

07-13-2018, 11:57 AM	#12
Alpha1BC Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,000	I've been running Harry's whenever I go out. Seems to be OK and pretty close to PDR times, only downside I've noticed is that it will typically miss a lap or two during a track day. I'm assuming this is due to the poor resolution of the phone GPS. Another friend of mine running Harry's has it linked to a GoPro for video that shows the data overlay, and the GPS speed and map are always off as well. Getting an external GPS would be best, but Harry's is still a decent and (relatively) cheap starting point. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE.

07-12-2018, 09:57 AM	#2
Roostie all it takes is cash Drives: 2018 LS V6 1LE; 2000 BMW 540i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 375	I also want to hear some reviews on this subject.

07-12-2018, 10:19 AM	#3
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,495	I just bought AIM SOLO DL color. Got tired of all these apps not working properly.

07-12-2018, 10:28 AM	#4
Sp00ner Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 223	I use Track Addict from HP Tuners, it gets the job done, but I do have some issues with it missing start lines and running two laps as one. Though I suspect that has more to do with my setup of the start/stop line's precision. Data and video playback is decent, and you can edit short segments (3 min max, I think) into video files for free. Further functions require purchasing the backend software for it.

07-13-2018, 12:57 AM	#8
hzycamaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 201	I use iLaptimer and as long as the phone screen is unlocked, it worked fine

07-13-2018, 02:24 AM	#9
Kairles Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 210	I use RaceChrono

07-13-2018, 04:44 AM	#10
Indypete Drives: 2016 Nightfall Gray 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 17	It's not an app but I still use the older version of this G-Tech RR. It's pretty awesome, shows you split times and lets you compare your runs as you play them back. http://www.gtechpro.com/G-TECH-Pro%20RR I can only assume the new version is even better.

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