09-03-2020, 03:23 PM | #1 |
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Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimizer
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It launched today. I've been looking for something "All-In-One" that does camera + track info but this package does a lot more. It supports all of the tracks I would go to in California (Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway and Buttonwillow). Overall it supports 450 tracks worldwide. It's pricey ($999) but I ended up ordering one. If it lives up to what they promise, I think it'll be worth it.
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I ordered one too, cheaper than a set of tires!
Hopefully will last a lot longer.
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09-03-2020, 09:33 PM | #4 |
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Wondering how it handles tracks that make slight changes. I assume that it'll learn the track based on previous laps, but I really hope it doesn't tell me to turn or brake on a non-existent turn.
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09-03-2020, 11:54 PM | #5 |
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Not sure but I'm guessing there is a way to address that either manually or it takes care of it automatically. The manual mentions of a way to set track configurations but doesn't go into details of what is configurable. Also, according to their docs, the coaching won't kick in until after 3 laps. So it's possible that also gives it time to learn the track configuration.
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09-08-2020, 01:05 PM | #9 |
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Mine arrives on Thursday and have track days on Sept 19th and 26th to test it out.
Once I figure out how the camera mounts if I can find extra sticky tabs or something -- I'll let people in the bay area borrow it if they wanna try it for free, just have to leave a cash deposit for the full price of the unit with me. |
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09-08-2020, 03:50 PM | #10 |
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I picked one up and will be testing @ COTA at the end of the month. Will let y'all know...looking forward to reading other feedback before then!
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09-08-2020, 06:13 PM | #11 |
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Incase those of you picking one up don't want to use the adhesive ball mount joint and want a suction cup one, I found this one on garmin's that seems to work with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini -- which is basically almost the exact same camera included in the Catalyst.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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09-09-2020, 01:08 AM | #12 |
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I got my Garmin Catalyst today and unboxed it. I haven't installed it yet and won't be able to test it on the track this month (September is really busy at work right now). So it'll have to wait until October.
I did look at what's in the box and here are my first impressions:
Overall I'm pretty happy with the package. It remains to be seen how well it does on the track. Best case, I have a solution that records my track sessions and gives me valuable coaching feedback. If the coaching isn't valuable then I'm at least left with a solution for recording my track sessions, which is what I've been looking for.
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I am very curious to hear if the coaching feedback is any good or not. For some tracks, you have to take advantage of dips in the corner, so I wonder how this will address this. A track is not just a 2D surface.
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Mine arrived this morning, it feels solid and it’s a big piece. I haven’t decided where I want to mount it but I think low, maybe try and block the the center display screen.
Anyway, I have two track days this weekend to test this thing out. The first thing I saw when loading tracks was the local track showed up, but it’s run both directions and I was only given one choice. I will see how that is handled. It does look like you can create your own tracks, handy for Auto-X.
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i am going to try this mounting for the display unit at the track this weekend.
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this seems like a reasonable alternative to the aim solo, i'm also curious to hear feedback from users!
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Yep, I did drive with Droids & Friends. Unfortunately it's on hiatus for the foreseeable future.
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