vLog - Episode 1 - Is An AiM Solo All You Really Need?

[@jaxonmotorsports4428]

I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I have adopted a GPS based SOLO system 2 years ago and the amount of benefit has been tremendous. As recently as a couple weeks ago, I moved the SOLO to another car in a very competitive class and was able to take near 3 seconds off lap time leading into last day. The interesting part is the car is an older car in the class (early 1.6L Miata) and was essentially a very low dollar purchase. Going into the event, I expected perhaps a mid-pack result at best with this older chassis/ engine combination. Seeing the improvement in time based on data review and on track application was beneficial as the front-end of the mid-pack became more likely. But what was more important from the GPS data was the review of corner speeds and comparison of similar laps which showed a theoretical lap that was in the Top-4 of the class. The data showed where that time can be found on track and is inspirational to the fact that this older chassis/ motor combination can run at the front. Definitely look forward to putting that to the test in 2021.

[@JamesColborn]

Hi Jaxon. Great comments, thank you so much for your reply. I know how competitive Miata series can be (and are) so finding time is massively important. Loved the comments about mid-corner speed and segmenting the track. I have found the track report feature to be a great way of corner apex speed analysis and split times report (with a custom segmented track) so good for theoretical best lap. Good luck in 2021 and thanks for the feedback.

[@stanvann8347]

Just got my AIM Solo 2 and ready to begin the learning process.

[@steveochoa7801]

This is a fantastic series of videos.

[@dotmumble]

James, I've had the pleasure of partaking of your AiM webinars with Roger and always enjoy your insights. Thanks for these vLogs! BTW, back when I lived in Broad Hinton and took my lowly street 328i to Castle Combe, there were no solar panels! I swear it rained every day of the 1 year I lived there. FWIW, I use an EVO4/G-Dash, but am considering upgrading.

[@JamesColborn]

Hi Jerry. Thank you so much for your comments. If your 328i was an E36 then I am jealous. I think the E36 chassis was (and is) one of the best for racing. Such a great car. I use an EVO4S/GS-Dash and love my setup right now as well as carrying an AiM Solo 2 everywhere I go as I can't tell you the number of times I've had time to use it.

[@bicyclingbill]

James, as always great stuff, I like the new format keep it coming.

[@JamesColborn]

Thanks Bill.

[@NHlocal]

I am a new owner of an AIM SOLO 2. I use it on my motorcycle at the track to check my lap times only. I am at a point where I want to take a "more detailed" look at where I can improve on the track. I understand that Race Studio software is PC based and unfortunately I own a Mac. Please explain the simplest/easiest way for me to use the data my AIM SOLO 2 is giving me. I am very much a "tech dummy" trying to learn and understand complicated new tech is very overwhelming and discouraging. So far the AIM SOLO 2 performance has been great. It's easy to use and fairly intuitive as far as the control buttons. I very much appreciate any help and or recommendations you can offer. Thanks and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy

[@JamesColborn]

Hi Randy. Stay tuned as I'm going to be producing a video on analysis very soon. In the meantime, check out my other videos on how to download your data and then the Race Studio Analysis 3 tutorial series for help in getting started.

[@SuperJonboy92]

Hi James, first time using my solo 2 and it keeps saying memory empty and wont store lap times, am I doing something wrong, please help

[@JamesColborn]

Hi Jon. I see you’ve got a dialogue going on FB so let’s work through it there. Thanks!

[@lassala]

Show some love to us motorcycle riders out there. :)

[@JamesColborn]

HI Claudio. I agree with you about motorcycle riders that video content is harder to find. I try and focus on what I know (I'm a closed wheel/open wheel car racer) and would be ill equipped to help. That said, AiM Sports have a few webinars on motorcycle you can find here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOYnp1rl6iMfbM Hope this helps!

[@lassala]

@@JamesColborn Thanks, I'll check it out. :)