New gadget on the way.. GPS track data computer..

[Steve1968LS2]

I just gave my credit card number and ordered up a little fun.

Saw this gizmo at SEMA and thought it was super cool. I have since found out after talking with the guys that it does a TON of stuff besides the basic track info and data loging.

Here is what I bought:
http://www.g2xtreme.com/

So what is it? well, it's a GPS linked track performance and data aquisition system. You can get lots of performance data on how your car is doing (ie, how your driving). It also has sensors to measure lateral g's and all that fun stuff. You can then download this to your laptop to see what was happening while you were hanging on for dear life.

You can see the Dash section here.
http://www.g2xtreme.com/hardware/dash.htm

What's cool is that you can run this as your speedo and tack if you want and they have add on gauges that monitor oil pressure, water temp and all that. These guages work with the main unit so you get the gauge info PLUS it datalogs all the readings. Sorta like the Nexus system but a lot cheaper and it does a lot more stuff (although it's not as pretty to look at)

I won't be running thier gauges since I already have a full complement of Autometer stuff but it's a nice option. What would be cool would be if you mounted the main dash where your speed/tack goes and they used thier gauges for the other vitals.

Anyways, pretty excited since I love the tech. Once I get the sytem I will give you a review and so stuff one I hit the track..

Oh, here are the gauges:
http://www.g2xtreme.com/hardware/gauges.htm

I guess they make bigger systems (big bucks) for NASCAR and other racing groups..

[Payton King]

Now that is some tricky $#!^, can't wait for your review. Where are you going to mount the dash part of that system? Glove box or center part of your dash?

[KAA]

Thanks a lot Steve! I have a weakness for cool USEFUL gadgets like that. There goes $900.

Maybe we can set up a group buy.

[XcYZ]

Now THAT is cool!

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Payton King

Now that is some tricky $#!^, can't wait for your review. Where are you going to mount the dash part of that system? Glove box or center part of your dash?

Yea, it's a cool product and the more I read about it the more features I find it has..

I am mounting in the center area of my dash and I am hard wiring it in. One nice thing is that (if you want) the system can be moved from car to car easily.

Would be cool to mount the dash in the center (like in a non-drilled Covans or DSE unit) and then use some of thier supplemental gauges that support the data tracking. I already have a ton of Autometer gauges so I didn't go that route.

I balk at buying a new $40 shirt but I have no problem dropping hundreds of dollars on some car part.. I am sick..

[KAA]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

I balk at buying a new $40 shirt but I have no problem dropping hundreds of dollars on some car part.. I am sick..

I have the same affliction.

[mdprovee]

Dont we all. Who needs clothes, we have parts to buy.

[AAW]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

I just gave my credit card number and ordered up a little fun.

I'd like to use your credit card number & have a little fun, too. How about forking over those numbers, buddy?

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by KAA

Thanks a lot Steve! I have a weakness for cool USEFUL gadgets like that.

Hmmmm...

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

One nice thing is that (if you want) the system can be moved from car to car easily.

...yessss!!! Keith, you need one!

Can I borrow it?
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[KAA]

Originally Posted by Derek69SS

Hmmmm...
...yessss!!! Keith, you need one!

Can I borrow it?
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Let me see if I can scape together the 900 clams first. Then we'll talk.