Need good external GPS please

sr71bb · 07-26-2022, 09:46 PM

I have been researching HIGH end solutions like GARMAN Catalyst but for now I would like to get a SIMPLE very accurate standalone GPS that would work with my iphone and apps like RACE HERO.

Can anyone please share their experience with something that works well for you???

THANKS!!!

Christian1LE · 07-27-2022, 08:39 AM

A lot of people will use something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YCZINA...roduct_details and it works for them. I know we used it on our lemons car, and it was dead on to the track timer, no issues at all.

I bought one however and It did not work for me at all. My GPS readings were great one session then horrible the next. I got a catalyst instead.

eimarshall · 07-27-2022, 09:59 AM

I bought a Racebox mini recently. seems solid. had issues finding GPS when I was waiting in grid, but got a connection and was flawless after I got moving.

That1guy_tim · 07-27-2022, 10:04 AM

If you have an Iphone the APEXpro is a great solution. 10Hz GPS. I have seen the racebox Mini that eimarshall talked about that claims 25hz. but i have not used it.

sr71bb · 07-27-2022, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Christian1LE

A lot of people will use something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YCZINA...roduct_details and it works for them. I know we used it on our lemons car, and it was dead on to the track timer, no issues at all.

I bought one however and It did not work for me at all. My GPS readings were great one session then horrible the next. I got a catalyst instead.

Christian, this ONE says that it is NOT compatible with IPHONE which may be why it didnt work for you.

Christian1LE · 07-27-2022, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sr71bb

Christian, this ONE says that it is NOT compatible with IPHONE which may be why it didnt work for you.

I don't have an iphone

It would work some sessions and other sessions it was literally off by like 200 feet. Clear skies. I had it double sided tape to the top of my dash behind the steering wheel.

concrete · 07-27-2022, 01:50 PM

this one works well. i use sticky velcro to hold it in place. make sure it's set up properly and you have tested it thoroughly with your app before you do an actual event.

https://a.co/d/9Fxe0XJ

many apps also have an FAQ on what external gps units are compatible. they usually have a helpful list

sr71bb · 07-28-2022, 10:59 AM

Thanks guys for the responses. I think I am going to get a RACE BOX mini and use it in conjunction with Harry's Lap Timer. The SPECS on the mini in theory should give me the most accurate timing.

I have been using RACE HERO app but THAT one is NOT compatible with the RACE BOX Mini.

Osbornsm · 07-28-2022, 11:04 AM

I use a 10hz (ten pings a second) GPS unit:

XGPS160

eimarshall · 07-28-2022, 11:02 PM

I haven’t used the racebox app(it seemed kinda junky when i played with it for 30seconds), but i paid for the RaceChrono Pro and the racebox works well with that. It does regularly record at 25Hz.

sr71bb · 07-28-2022, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Osbornsm

I use a 10hz (ten pings a second) GPS unit:

XGPS160

Well I just ordered this unit off EBAY. Delivery seemed to be much quicker on this item than on the RACEBOX MINI Thanks again for the input guys!!!

Osbornsm · 08-01-2022, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sr71bb

Well I just ordered this unit off EBAY. Delivery seemed to be much quicker on this item than on the RACEBOX MINI Thanks again for the input guys!!!

We aim to please... for a small fee.

sr71bb · 08-02-2022, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Osbornsm

We aim to please... for a small fee.

I sent you a PM. This thing is ALOT smaller than the pics isnt it??? Thats a good thing though.

Osbornsm · 08-02-2022, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sr71bb

I sent you a PM. This thing is ALOT smaller than the pics isnt it??? Thats a good thing though.

Oh yeah, it's a teeny little thing... mine is zip-tied to the fog-vents by the windshield for reference.

07-26-2022, 09:46 PM	#1
sr71bb Drives: 2019 Camaro Z-28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,512	Need good external GPS please I have been researching HIGH end solutions like GARMAN Catalyst but for now I would like to get a SIMPLE very accurate standalone GPS that would work with my iphone and apps like RACE HERO. Can anyone please share their experience with something that works well for you??? THANKS!!! __________________ __________________________________________ 2019 SS 1LE BIG NA A10 Eagles Canyon Raceway 2.7 CCW Below https://youtu.be/c9M5UHDftcA 4-15-23 at SCCA TT U1 Class MEGA Thread on THIS car: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602092 Retired Cars BELOW: 1973 Camaro, 1969 Camaro, 1969 Camaro SS RS 2010 Camaro SS with 1000HP F1R, 2019 ZL1 1LE A10

07-27-2022, 10:04 AM	#4
That1guy_tim Drives: Camaro 1ss Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 522	If you have an Iphone the APEXpro is a great solution. 10Hz GPS. I have seen the racebox Mini that eimarshall talked about that claims 25hz. but i have not used it. __________________ 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

07-28-2022, 10:59 AM	#8
sr71bb Drives: 2019 Camaro Z-28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,512	THNAKS Thanks guys for the responses. I think I am going to get a RACE BOX mini and use it in conjunction with Harry's Lap Timer. The SPECS on the mini in theory should give me the most accurate timing. I have been using RACE HERO app but THAT one is NOT compatible with the RACE BOX Mini. __________________ __________________________________________ 2019 SS 1LE BIG NA A10 Eagles Canyon Raceway 2.7 CCW Below https://youtu.be/c9M5UHDftcA 4-15-23 at SCCA TT U1 Class MEGA Thread on THIS car: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602092 Retired Cars BELOW: 1973 Camaro, 1969 Camaro, 1969 Camaro SS RS 2010 Camaro SS with 1000HP F1R, 2019 ZL1 1LE A10

07-28-2022, 11:04 AM	#9
Osbornsm Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 703 View My Garage	I use a 10hz (ten pings a second) GPS unit: XGPS160 __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE - 2011 370z - 2004 VW R32 - 2000 Civic Si Mods: Rotofab, Nick Williams 103mm TB, MSD IM, Kooks 1 7/8 Results: 470 hp / 447 tq

07-27-2022, 08:39 AM	#2
Christian1LE Drives: 2004 BMW 330CI, 2022 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NC Posts: 852	A lot of people will use something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YCZINA...roduct_details and it works for them. I know we used it on our lemons car, and it was dead on to the track timer, no issues at all. I bought one however and It did not work for me at all. My GPS readings were great one session then horrible the next. I got a catalyst instead.

07-27-2022, 09:59 AM	#3
eimarshall Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Hyperblue Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 421	I bought a Racebox mini recently. seems solid. had issues finding GPS when I was waiting in grid, but got a connection and was flawless after I got moving.

07-27-2022, 01:50 PM	#7
concrete Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: US Posts: 29	this one works well. i use sticky velcro to hold it in place. make sure it's set up properly and you have tested it thoroughly with your app before you do an actual event. https://a.co/d/9Fxe0XJ many apps also have an FAQ on what external gps units are compatible. they usually have a helpful list

07-28-2022, 11:02 PM	#10
eimarshall Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Hyperblue Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 421	I haven’t used the racebox app(it seemed kinda junky when i played with it for 30seconds), but i paid for the RaceChrono Pro and the racebox works well with that. It does regularly record at 25Hz.

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