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Alternatives to Garmin Catalyst?
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:25 am
by Bruinfn4lf
Any suggestions for a less expensive option to the Garmin Catalyst for track lapping. I’m most interested in the coaching features which show different racing lines for improvement, as I’m very new to track lapping. I’ve attended 2 so far and intend to go at least once a month this summer.
Also I’m assuming I would need to manually add the track as the track I attend (Grand Bend Motorplex Raceway) is not well known and probably will not be preloaded on devices.
I cannot use the Porsche Track Precision app AFAIK as my 718 does not have Porsche Connect.
Re: Alternatives to Garmin Catalyst?
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:00 am
by P_Coastal
Bruinfn4lf wrote: Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:25 am
Any suggestions for a less expensive option to the Garmin Catalyst for track lapping. I’m most interested in the coaching features which show different racing lines for improvement, as I’m very new to track lapping. I’ve attended 2 so far and intend to go at least once a month this summer.
Also I’m assuming I would need to manually add the track as the track I attend (Grand Bend Motorplex Raceway) is not well known and probably will not be preloaded on devices.
I cannot use the Porsche Track Precision app AFAIK as my 718 does not have Porsche Connect.
If you enable Nav, it appears you can then use the Track Precision app.
To consider:
https://www.718forum.com/posts/240526/
Re: Alternatives to Garmin Catalyst?
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2024 6:39 am
by rbpeirce
You might consider the Apex Pro. It is comparatively cheap and there is an iPhone and Android app to gather data. Finally, for a nominal amount of money you can subscribe to Laptimer+ which gives you videos where you can also show the output from the Apex Pro. The data in the app can be output in csv for for import to any app that can use it. I use Track Attack but there may be others.
Re: Alternatives to Garmin Catalyst?
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2024 10:42 am
by Bruinfn4lf
Thanks for the ideas guys.
After doing a little bit of research myself it looks like the Catalyst is the most user friendly and helpful with suggestions for improvement for a raw rookie like myself but is the priciest also.
I will have to ponder this some more.
Re: Alternatives to Garmin Catalyst?
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2024 10:49 am
by J-Dub
@Bruinfn4lf I am in the same boat, I don't want analyze data for hours, that will start to feel like work. I want simple coaching on areas of improvement. I am not sure but it does seem like the Catalyist is in the lead in this area.
I am going to try to borrow one or sit with someone as they go over their data so I can see it for myself how intuitive and helpful it is.