Datalogging on the track?

***BoostJunkie*** · 01-24-2008, 05:11 PM

It seems to me that the easiest way to log engine parameters (knock, IDC, timing, etc.) it with a Tactrix cable and Enginuity, but I can't exactly have a laptop sitting in my passenger's seat while I'm at the track. Is there an inexpensive datalogging unit that is small enough to tuck away during track use?

JD_STI · 01-24-2008, 05:15 PM

why not strap the laptop down.

***Mycues1982*** · 01-24-2008, 08:20 PM

yea when I'm out logging I throw the seat belt over mine and it holds it well

***BoostJunkie*** · 01-24-2008, 08:33 PM

No way a seatbelted laptop would pass tech inspection. I guess I can try to figure something out, or just break down and get an AIM digital dash

williaty · 01-24-2008, 08:48 PM

The issue would be convincing the safety steward it's safe. I'm in the same boat and don't have a good answer

ZuMBLe · 01-25-2008, 01:42 AM

Why does the laptop have to be open? Just set the laptop to not suspend or hibernate when the lid is closed. I'm pretty sure you can have the logging trigger with the defogger switch. Keep the laptop under the passenger seat.

WRX4ME LE 482 · 01-25-2008, 04:21 PM

Log before you go to the track. Make sure things are right and you wont need it on the track.

Aside from that, I agree with the guy above. Close the lid and hide it.

***BoostJunkie*** · 01-25-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRX4ME LE 482

Log before you go to the track. Make sure things are right and you wont need it on the track.

Aside from that, I agree with the guy above. Close the lid and hide it.

No way to replicate the heat and strain that the car endures on the track. I wasn't aware that a computer could be set to not go to sleep when it's closed, that may be the ticket. I could do that and find a way to strap it securely under the seat. Does anyone know how to figure out if my computer can do this? I suck at computers

pharo · 01-25-2008, 06:59 PM

hey dan, I know this is not the inexpensive route, but what about the plx r800? I mean its a little costly, but you could do some great data logging.

howboutthemapplz · 01-25-2008, 07:16 PM

1.click start
2.click control panel
3.click performance and maintenance
4.power options
5.(tab) advanced
6.read and you will understand.
7.let me know if this doesnt work.

PS: where can i download enginueity(SP?) or can someone email me the program?! thanks in advance

***Szumita*** · 01-25-2008, 07:39 PM

i want to datalog now. i have a new project.

howboutthemapplz · 01-25-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howboutthemapplz

1.click start
2.click control panel
3.click performance and maintenance
4.power options
5.(tab) advanced
6.read and you will understand.
7.let me know if this doesnt work.

PS: where can i download enginueity(SP?) or can someone email me the program?! thanks in advance

bumpage for noob that needs help, ive searched many forums yielding 0 help... lolz

***BoostJunkie*** · 01-26-2008, 06:10 AM

I saw something last night and it's calling my name...I'm going to call them and see if it records knock and if so I may just have to get it.

PLX Devices Inc. - DM-200 OBD II 60mm Universal Gauge

ZuMBLe · 01-26-2008, 06:21 AM

Some manufacturer should create a black box type logger for our cars. I'm imaging something like a UTEC that piggybacks off the ECU but doesn't alter any signaling. It should constantly keep about 2 hours worth of data time stamped. It should also have a external log switch for manual snapshots.

***BoostJunkie*** · 01-26-2008, 10:38 AM

PLX makes a couple of devices like that. The one I posted is in 52mm gauge form but they make 2 different ones that are little boxes with display screens. It's nice because you can also plug external sensors into them like a wideband and fluid temp.

01-24-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
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01-24-2008, 05:15 PM	#2
JD_STI Spec C Club Car: 07 STI Fav Mod: Zzyzx Coilovers Location: SoCal Posts: 1,196 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Datalogging on the track? why not strap the laptop down.

01-24-2008, 08:20 PM	#3
*Mycues1982* Platinum Member Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: sz55 external wastegate Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 460 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Datalogging on the track? yea when I'm out logging I throw the seat belt over mine and it holds it well

01-24-2008, 08:33 PM	#4
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,546 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Datalogging on the track? No way a seatbelted laptop would pass tech inspection. I guess I can try to figure something out, or just break down and get an AIM digital dash

01-24-2008, 08:48 PM	#5
williaty STI Driver Car: RBP 05 2.5RS Wagon Fav Mod: Group N Lateral Link Bushings Location: Powell, OH Posts: 295 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Datalogging on the track? The issue would be convincing the safety steward it's safe. I'm in the same boat and don't have a good answer

01-25-2008, 01:42 AM	#6
ZuMBLe Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM FXT Location: NY Posts: 323 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Datalogging on the track? Why does the laptop have to be open? Just set the laptop to not suspend or hibernate when the lid is closed. I'm pretty sure you can have the logging trigger with the defogger switch. Keep the laptop under the passenger seat.

01-25-2008, 04:21 PM	#7
WRX4ME LE 482 Spec C Club Car: '07 STi Limited #482 Fav Mod: Disabled seatbelt dinger Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,158 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Datalogging on the track? Log before you go to the track. Make sure things are right and you wont need it on the track. Aside from that, I agree with the guy above. Close the lid and hide it.

01-25-2008, 06:59 PM	#9
pharo The Next Petter Solberg Car: OBP STi Fav Mod: really quick left foot & anything made my TIC Location: thousand oaks Posts: 897 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Datalogging on the track? hey dan, I know this is not the inexpensive route, but what about the plx r800? I mean its a little costly, but you could do some great data logging.

01-25-2008, 07:16 PM	#10
howboutthemapplz Spec C Club Car: 05 OBP STi, 97Sentra Fav Mod: CAR LIFT & Protune! Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Datalogging on the track? 1.click start 2.click control panel 3.click performance and maintenance 4.power options 5.(tab) advanced 6.read and you will understand. 7.let me know if this doesnt work. PS: where can i download enginueity(SP?) or can someone email me the program?! thanks in advance

01-25-2008, 07:39 PM	#11
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,706 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Datalogging on the track? i want to datalog now. i have a new project.

01-26-2008, 06:10 AM	#13
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,546 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Datalogging on the track? I saw something last night and it's calling my name...I'm going to call them and see if it records knock and if so I may just have to get it. PLX Devices Inc. - DM-200 OBD II 60mm Universal Gauge

01-26-2008, 06:21 AM	#14
ZuMBLe Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM FXT Location: NY Posts: 323 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Datalogging on the track? Some manufacturer should create a black box type logger for our cars. I'm imaging something like a UTEC that piggybacks off the ECU but doesn't alter any signaling. It should constantly keep about 2 hours worth of data time stamped. It should also have a external log switch for manual snapshots.

01-26-2008, 10:38 AM	#15
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,546 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Datalogging on the track? PLX makes a couple of devices like that. The one I posted is in 52mm gauge form but they make 2 different ones that are little boxes with display screens. It's nice because you can also plug external sensors into them like a wideband and fluid temp. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.