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Old 12-15-2019, 04:37 PM   #15
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Old 12-18-2019, 10:14 AM   #16
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Anyone with experience with the solo dl 2 and/or smartycam?
The Solo 2 DL/Smarty cam setup is okay. The pros are, once you get it setup up, you don't have to worry about it. It will auto power on, knows what track you're at (usually), automatically overlays the data from the Solo 2 onto the video footage.

The cons are, the Smartycam video quality sucks. It maxes out at 720p@30FPS, which is super low by todays standards. The initial setup can also be a bit of a pain.

I think the best solution is to have the Solo 2 DL collect the data, use a GoPro 8 (or equivalent) for the video, then use something like RaceRender to overlay the data on top of the video. The cons to this is obviously it takes more effort to produce a video.
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Old 12-18-2019, 11:06 AM   #17
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The Solo 2 DL/Smarty cam setup is okay. The pros are, once you get it setup up, you don't have to worry about it. It will auto power on, knows what track you're at (usually), automatically overlays the data from the Solo 2 onto the video footage.

The cons are, the Smartycam video quality sucks. It maxes out at 720p@30FPS, which is super low by todays standards. The initial setup can also be a bit of a pain.

I think the best solution is to have the Solo 2 DL collect the data, use a GoPro 8 (or equivalent) for the video, then use something like RaceRender to overlay the data on top of the video. The cons to this is obviously it takes more effort to produce a video.
Nice, thanks.
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Old 12-18-2019, 11:15 AM   #18
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ZRacer, if you really want that ZE and it’s a good deal then you should get it!!��
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Old 12-18-2019, 03:19 PM   #19
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ZRacer, if you really want that ZE and it’s a good deal then you should get it!!��
I'm locked in now with a deposit. Having to wait a few days for a paid off truck to show so I can finance another vehicle.

$60,800 for a brand new 2019 ZLE A10... have to do it.
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Old 12-18-2019, 03:23 PM   #20
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I could save $25K if I went with a C7 Z06 Z07, but I'd still be over $80K AND have to worry about after market cooling. I'm trying to stop modding my cars and rely on factory engineering as much as possible for a while.
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Old 12-18-2019, 03:32 PM   #21
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I'm trying to stop modding my cars and rely on factory engineering as much as possible for a while.
Amen brother
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Old 12-18-2019, 03:33 PM   #22
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Congratulations. What colour?
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Old 12-18-2019, 04:17 PM   #23
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Congratulations. What colour?
Satin steel
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Old 12-18-2019, 07:57 PM   #24
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Yes that’s a great deal for the ZE and a great color too!! Put some pics on here after you get it!��
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Old 12-18-2019, 08:13 PM   #25
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Yes that’s a great deal for the ZE and a great color too!! Put some pics on here after you get it!��
Will do for sure
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Old 12-18-2019, 09:25 PM   #26
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Very nice, congrats!
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Old 12-18-2019, 11:50 PM   #27
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Anyone with experience with the solo dl 2 and/or smartycam?
This is the go to solution for most all hardcore track e enthusiasts. It will give you great video and all the data you need. I have PDR and also a solo dl2. Have considered the smarty cam as well in place of go pro for other POVs and overlays seamlessly with the solo.

If you can get a good deal def go for it. PDR is def awesome but not a deal killer IMO!
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Old 12-19-2019, 04:26 PM   #28
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Very nice, congrats!
Thanks minn
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