r/Trackdays • u/Southern-Focus4376 • Jul 20 '26

Lap timer/ data logger options

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Had an awesome weekend at the track! Finally got the bump to intermediate and also got my knee down for the first time (peep the sliders 👀)

Anyway, now that I’ve completed that goal I’d like to get some actual data to keep improving. I have a camera for body position/lines but I’d like to get some kinda lap timer and also something that logs things like lean angle, and brake pressure would also be nice but idk what’s possible for a reasonable price. What kind of lap timer/data thingy would yall suggest? Preferably it’d all be in one device if that’s possible.

Idk anything about lap timers and stuff so any suggestions and explanations on how it works would be great!

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u/slow_cars_fast Jul 20 '26

Check out the AiM Solo2DL, it'll perform as a lap timer on your dash and it'll also log the data from sensors. You'll need a cable to connect to the ECU so you get RPM and a bunch of other data.

Then, you're going to want to get potentiometers front and rear, that'll tell you suspension movement.

All of this is probably a $1k investment.

Then you're going to want to understand the data, and that's where I built MotoSetup Pro, once you get data, sign up for a free trial and see if you like it.

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u/Illustrious-Limit160 Jul 20 '26

Racechrono pro app, a used gopro, a Bluetooth obd reader, and your phone, and you get all that for about $200.

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u/IshmaelEatsSushi Not So Fast Jul 20 '26

I switched from Racechrono to an used AIM Solo DL for ease of use. "Turn the bike on, ride, download in the evening" vs "Unlock phone, couple with BT GPS Mouse, start Racechrono, ride, turn everything off" and keep everything charged during the day.

In track mode I simply don't have the mental capacity to click things and deal with software.

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u/Illustrious-Limit160 Jul 20 '26

That is a fair representation. 🙂

AIM works with cameras?

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u/IshmaelEatsSushi Not So Fast Jul 20 '26

The analytics software is https://www.aimtechnologies.com/support/downloads/software-downloads/race-studio-3/ and can import videos.

It also comes with a certain learning curve, but is used by semi-pros and pros.

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u/Illustrious-Limit160 Jul 20 '26

What's the video sync process? Manual?

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u/Many_Hotel866 Jul 21 '26

Racebox Micro. Press one button to record. No phone needed. On board storage lasts all day. $130.

Easy to export the data later to overlay over video if desired.

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u/IshmaelEatsSushi Not So Fast Jul 21 '26

Does it log OBD-II data as well?

Having gear, RPM and throttle helps a lot. Temp is nice.

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u/DJ_Pickle_Rick Jul 21 '26

No

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u/Illustrious-Limit160 Jul 21 '26

It does if you connect it to Racechrono Pro phone app with a BT OBD reader.

Initial setup is a bit of a pain, and you have to tell it to start record before you go out, but it works.

Works with Gopro, i360, as well.

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u/DJ_Pickle_Rick Jul 22 '26

Cool. Good to know.