Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimizer

MaX PL · 05-27-2021, 04:14 PM

sorry, most setups I've seen do not show the remote camera, and I mentioned it because I saw a remote camera being sold separately for $150. it's good that the camera is remote as I dont want the large screen front and center.

I don't post on rennlist but wanted to read the thread to get some info on the device. Don't know about most users there, but the guy I was referring to made it sound like he's had a lot of training on the device.

They were likely referring to the camera alone and not the entire tablet being mounted front and center, and I didn't realize it as I didn't think there was a remote camera.

Anyway, my device arrives tonight so I'll play around with it.

NYG · 05-27-2021, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MaX PL

sorry, most setups I've seen do not show the remote camera, and I mentioned it because I saw a remote camera being sold separately for $150. it's good that the camera is remote as I dont want the large screen front and center.

I don't post on rennlist but wanted to read the thread to get some info on the device. Don't know about most users there, but the guy I was referring to made it sound like he's had a lot of training on the device.

They were likely referring to the camera alone and not the entire tablet being mounted front and center, and I didn't realize it as I didn't think there was a remote camera.

Anyway, my device arrives tonight so I'll play around with it.

Yeah, don't stress. Everything is in that box - there's nothing extra you need to run it.

Rennlist is similar to the Corvette Forum or R8 Talk - geriatric babble for the most part with no useful information 90% of the time.

Driver407 · 05-27-2021, 04:27 PM

One of the downsides I found the first day I used it. You cannot run the device without the camera attached. I hopped in a buddies car at the track to time his laps only to find out you cant run it as just a lap timer without the camera... Hoping this gets baked in a firmware. Dont see why it shouldnt be able to be done. Even if its some kind of toggle in the settings to go in that mode.

Driver407 · 03-14-2022, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sc_tr0jan_m3

Just finished a testing day for a few things, but also testing out my new mounting location for the Garmin. I moved it off the top of the dash into a center portion of the dash.

Overall I didn't notice any meaningful reduction of performance and the times were comparable to what was being tracked on my AIM system too.

Every car is slightly different, so best to test this type of approach before committing to it long term.

How did this end up working out? Was the signal no issue in the long run, been several months?
I ask because i just got an E46 M3 and I remembered your picture from a while back. Looking to mount the same way.

sc_tr0jan_m3 · 03-14-2022, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by irokdayellup

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Originally Posted by sc_tr0jan_m3

Just finished a testing day for a few things, but also testing out my new mounting location for the Garmin. I moved it off the top of the dash into a center portion of the dash.

Overall I didn't notice any meaningful reduction of performance and the times were comparable to what was being tracked on my AIM system too.

Every car is slightly different, so best to test this type of approach before committing to it long term.

How did this end up working out? Was the signal no issue in the long run, been several months?
I ask because i just got an E46 M3 and I remembered your picture from a while back. Looking to mount the same way.

The car has really undergone a big transition, but overall for the Garmin setup, it's remained a similar approach. Zero issues with satellite acquisition and pretty much the same times that I get from my AIM system. I can't complain about the Garmin/AIM combo.

Driver407 · 03-14-2022, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sc_tr0jan_m3

The car has really undergone a big transition, but overall for the Garmin setup, it's remained a similar approach. Zero issues with satellite acquisition and pretty much the same times that I get from my AIM system. I can't complain about the Garmin/AIM combo.

Nice! Looking pretty serious over there!
Good to know i shouldnt have an issue. Thanks.

heyyouduh · 09-26-2022, 10:36 AM

Does the Garmin Catalyst have a built in accelerometer or does it use GPS to calculate that data?

NYG · 09-27-2022, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by heyyouduh

Does the Garmin Catalyst have a built in accelerometer or does it use GPS to calculate that data?

I think it uses GPS for everything including corner G.

Theruleslawyer · 09-27-2022, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NYG

I think it uses GPS for everything including corner G.

Garmin site says it has accelerometers.

"This groundbreaking technology uses 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning, image processing and built-in accelerometers to generate your racing line on the track."

NYG · 09-28-2022, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

Garmin site says it has accelerometers.

"This groundbreaking technology uses 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning, image processing and built-in accelerometers to generate your racing line on the track."

I stand corrected.

Theruleslawyer · 10-03-2022, 04:43 PM

Anyone every had incorrect session dates and times recorded? Mine was acting weird this weekend.

Also apparently there is now a companion app for android and iOS to help review your data.
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/892305#overview

Suds · 10-03-2022, 07:00 PM

Thanks for the heads up on the companion App.
I’m currently downloading a lot of laps onto my phone.

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Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

Anyone every had incorrect session dates and times recorded? Mine was acting weird this weekend.

Also apparently there is now a companion app for android and iOS to help review your data.
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/892305#overview

Theruleslawyer · 11-18-2022, 01:23 PM

New update-
If you synch your data you can do more!

Leaderboards for tracks you have visited. Just drill down in the app to a session and you'll see the leaderboard option with PB for all synched catalyst users.

You can now share session data with friends. Compare traces with a friend or let your coach see what is going on.

MaX PL · 11-18-2022, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

New update-
If you synch your data you can do more!

Leaderboards for tracks you have visited. Just drill down in the app to a session and you'll see the leaderboard option with PB for all synched catalyst users.

You can now share session data with friends. Compare traces with a friend or let your coach see what is going on.

Wow those are awesome features.
I had no plans to download the app but that will now change.

Driver407 · 11-18-2022, 05:38 PM

Nice!

My single biggest gripe with Catalyst at the moment is the lack of ability to edit or fix sessions. Sometimes i choose the wrong course layout, choose the wrong driver/car, or need to change a variable not related to track data and there is simply no way. Kinda annoying for that data to be stuck in another session/layout.

IsleOfMs · 06-26-2023, 01:46 PM

Mine connects and idrive shows that music is assigned to the catalyst but when I turn the volume knob, it says something about "no valid source"

I tried using some BO earbuds but they stick out too far to fit in my helmet.

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MaX PL Major 533 Rep 1,415 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	sorry, most setups I've seen do not show the remote camera, and I mentioned it because I saw a remote camera being sold separately for $150. it's good that the camera is remote as I dont want the large screen front and center. I don't post on rennlist but wanted to read the thread to get some info on the device. Don't know about most users there, but the guy I was referring to made it sound like he's had a lot of training on the device. They were likely referring to the camera alone and not the entire tablet being mounted front and center, and I didn't realize it as I didn't think there was a remote camera. Anyway, my device arrives tonight so I'll play around with it.
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Driver407 Second Lieutenant 220 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 16' F80 M3, 02' E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	One of the downsides I found the first day I used it. You cannot run the device without the camera attached. I hopped in a buddies car at the track to time his laps only to find out you cant run it as just a lap timer without the camera... Hoping this gets baked in a firmware. Dont see why it shouldnt be able to be done. Even if its some kind of toggle in the settings to go in that mode. __________________ '16 F80 M3 DCT TC Kline coilovers and camber plates, Apex 18" EC-7, Conti ECF 295r/275f, monoball thrustarms, SPL toe arms, Powerflex diff bushings/bracket, AP Racing 9660, Project Mu H21, Spiegler brake lines, AA midpipe, VTT crankhub, VRSF charge/j pipe, Turner tray, BM3 CS Youtube: Driver407
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Theruleslawyer Captain 1019 Rep 836 Posts Drives: 2019 m4 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	Anyone every had incorrect session dates and times recorded? Mine was acting weird this weekend. Also apparently there is now a companion app for android and iOS to help review your data. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/892305#overview
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Theruleslawyer Captain 1019 Rep 836 Posts Drives: 2019 m4 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	New update- If you synch your data you can do more! Leaderboards for tracks you have visited. Just drill down in the app to a session and you'll see the leaderboard option with PB for all synched catalyst users. You can now share session data with friends. Compare traces with a friend or let your coach see what is going on.
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Driver407 Second Lieutenant 220 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 16' F80 M3, 02' E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Nice! My single biggest gripe with Catalyst at the moment is the lack of ability to edit or fix sessions. Sometimes i choose the wrong course layout, choose the wrong driver/car, or need to change a variable not related to track data and there is simply no way. Kinda annoying for that data to be stuck in another session/layout. __________________ '16 F80 M3 DCT TC Kline coilovers and camber plates, Apex 18" EC-7, Conti ECF 295r/275f, monoball thrustarms, SPL toe arms, Powerflex diff bushings/bracket, AP Racing 9660, Project Mu H21, Spiegler brake lines, AA midpipe, VTT crankhub, VRSF charge/j pipe, Turner tray, BM3 CS Youtube: Driver407
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IsleOfMs Private First Class 84 Rep 108 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	Mine connects and idrive shows that music is assigned to the catalyst but when I turn the volume knob, it says something about "no valid source" I tried using some BO earbuds but they stick out too far to fit in my helmet.
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