New Garmin Catalyst is money

birdmanf16 · 07-20-2022, 08:01 PM

I have rarely, if ever, improved my times on track from session 1 to session 2. usually it is a track temperature issue, or my SC3R's already gave me their hero lap during the first session. So, after using the Catalyst, and studying the opportunities it suggested, I was pleasantly surprised to see I was .5 seconds faster on a hot day and on tires not on their hero lap (small tight track...streets of willow). This is a really good mod for getting faster. Highly recommend it. I can easily see getting 1-1.5 sec faster on the bigger tracks using the opportunities it highlights.

Christian1LE · 07-20-2022, 08:05 PM

I bought one but have not had a chance to use it yet. I really do wish they had OBDII implementation though.

5.M0NSTER · 07-20-2022, 08:13 PM

I have one, and I like it. I haven't really benefited from the coaching, but seeing live if my line tweaks make a difference is totally dope.

That1guy_tim · 07-21-2022, 06:41 AM

Ross Bentley has a webinar on YouTube with the engineers from Garmin. I highly recommend watching it. Deep dives into what the catalyst is capable of.

Mountain · 07-21-2022, 12:22 PM

I talked with someone that had one at the last SCCA TT I went to. They showed me an example of using it and talked through how it helped them... Fantastic tool! Pretty simple and straight-forward, which is KEY.

MikeEM1 · 07-21-2022, 12:27 PM

I have one and love it. Only have been able to use a couple times though. Nice to see another ZLE in the area. We should def track together soon.

asthmamax11 · 07-21-2022, 12:56 PM

Awesome
It's like a video game

birdmanf16 · 07-21-2022, 01:07 PM

Mike,
I am going to Buttonwillow on the 30th of this month. First time out with the new ZLE! It is with speedventures.

MikeEM1 · 07-22-2022, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanf16

Mike,
I am going to Buttonwillow on the 30th of this month. First time out with the new ZLE! It is with speedventures.

BRP is def my favorite, but I hate tracking during summer. Way too hot for me. Also I avoid SV as much as possible lol.

07-20-2022, 08:01 PM	#1
birdmanf16 Drives: 2022 Zl1 1lE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 220	New Garmin Catalyst is money I have rarely, if ever, improved my times on track from session 1 to session 2. usually it is a track temperature issue, or my SC3R's already gave me their hero lap during the first session. So, after using the Catalyst, and studying the opportunities it suggested, I was pleasantly surprised to see I was .5 seconds faster on a hot day and on tires not on their hero lap (small tight track...streets of willow). This is a really good mod for getting faster. Highly recommend it. I can easily see getting 1-1.5 sec faster on the bigger tracks using the opportunities it highlights. __________________ 2022 Camaro Zl1 1LE, e85, Roto Fab and tune 2020 Colorado ZR2 Dusk edition 2021 Mustang Mach e

07-21-2022, 06:41 AM	#4
That1guy_tim Drives: Camaro 1ss Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 510	Ross Bentley has a webinar on YouTube with the engineers from Garmin. I highly recommend watching it. Deep dives into what the catalyst is capable of. __________________ Follow me on IG for build thread! https://www.instagram.com/tracked_1ss/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tracked_1ss FortuneAuto Coilovers! https://shop-fortune-auto.com/produc...ries-coilovers

07-21-2022, 12:27 PM	#6
MikeEM1 Drives: Tracks: 18' ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Irvine, CA --> ATX Posts: 141	I have one and love it. Only have been able to use a couple times though. Nice to see another ZLE in the area. We should def track together soon. __________________ 18' ZL1 1LE Red Hot track toy Castrol SRF Ported TB/Rotofab dry intake AWE Track w/PLP APR GTC300 wing / Singular Endplates ASC Splitter / PA tunnels MFR Engineering Custom Diffuser Race Louvers Fender Vents APEX SM10 & ARC8 For sale: 2018 OEM ZL1 1LE Wing 12' Nissan GT-R SOLD

07-21-2022, 12:56 PM	#7
asthmamax11 Drives: 1SS Summit White 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Gainesville GA Posts: 580	Awesome It's like a video game __________________ 16 1SS M6 White Magnuson 2.3 Heartbeat Roto Fab Solo Performance Cat deletes and Axleback Hurst short shifter #'s coming soon Riaction coilovers 1LE sway bars BMR mm BMR chassis brace Flow one 19" wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompsons 02 Z28 M6 35th anniversary 80k miles T-tops Leather Bolt ons Joy to drive this classic every day! Daily Driver

07-21-2022, 01:07 PM	#8
birdmanf16 Drives: 2022 Zl1 1lE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 220	Mike, I am going to Buttonwillow on the 30th of this month. First time out with the new ZLE! It is with speedventures. __________________ 2022 Camaro Zl1 1LE, e85, Roto Fab and tune 2020 Colorado ZR2 Dusk edition 2021 Mustang Mach e

07-20-2022, 08:05 PM	#2
Christian1LE Drives: 2004 BMW 330CI, 2022 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NC Posts: 826	I bought one but have not had a chance to use it yet. I really do wish they had OBDII implementation though.

07-20-2022, 08:13 PM	#3
5.M0NSTER Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 439	I have one, and I like it. I haven't really benefited from the coaching, but seeing live if my line tweaks make a difference is totally dope.

07-21-2022, 12:22 PM	#5
Mountain Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2016 1SS (previous) Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,863	I talked with someone that had one at the last SCCA TT I went to. They showed me an example of using it and talked through how it helped them... Fantastic tool! Pretty simple and straight-forward, which is KEY.

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