The BimmerWorld View - The AiM SOLO is long-awaited and amazing! With
a clear, easy to read display and very powerful Race Studio 2
analysis software, the SOLO is as powerful (or moreso) than many
full-dash data systems. Add a $400 pricetag and this just
became the best value in the data market two times over! The
SOLO DL (release pending) will be able to pull in CAN (E46 M3, E9X
cars, etc) to add advanced features for under $1k. We are
rarely awestruck, but the value of this lineup really blows us out
of the water.
The AiM SOLO is AiM's newest data component and released as
the most cost-effective, technically packed data piece on the
market. When creating this product, the goal was to produce a
data piece that every DE student, aspiring racer, or even
professional coach could use. This means the result needed to
be affordable, compact, easy to install, and easy to use. AiM
has succeeded in every aspect.
More than just a lap timer, the SOLO
is a full data logger that not only shows the user how fast they
are each lap, but also provides the quantitative measurements to
show how to improve. Features
include:
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Easy Install - Using either the
included screw/velcro-on mounting bracket or the optional window
suction cup, the SOLO drops in your car in less than a
minute. The internal battery means no wires are required to
get started - power cord and CAN cable use is
optional.
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Laptime Display - SOLO displays driver's best lap,
as well as either rolling laptime (running lap), static lap (last
completed lap), or Predictive Lap. Predictive Lap is the
most valuable tool for improving your driving and gives
instantaneous feedback as you are driving a lap on whether you are
faster or slower than your best lap. There is no other
substitute for this immediate feedback.
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Data Analysis - SOLO records data to be downloaded
and analyzed using AiM Race Studio 2 software, one of the easier to
use and powerful data software tools on the market. More than
laptimes, use Race Studio 2 to show exactly where you can improve
and pick up speed on the track. If the Predictive Lap display
is half of the value of a data system, powerful and user-friendly
analysis software is the other half, and RS2 fits the
description.
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Track Recognition - SOLO includes a list of the
world’s main track GPS coordinates. At power up, the internal
GPS in the SOLO provides a location and loads the configuration for
the track you are on.
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Performance Measures - SOLO can be used as a
measuring tool for your car's performance - a great way to evaluate
your most recent upgrade. Industry standard tests include 1/4
mile, 1/8 mile, and 0-60mph, including 60' times and trap
speed.
- GPS Antenna
- An internal GPS antenna in the SOLO provides precise location
and track mapping capability and speed outputs. Additionally,
a start/finish line is set so you don't have a trackside beacon to
lose or forget at the track.
| Accelerometer |
tri-axial ±
6G |
| Size |
98x78x30 |
| Weight |
220g, battery
included |
| Display resolution |
128x64 |
| Waterproof |
IP65 |
| Internal battery |
Rechargeable
lithium battery |
| Battery duration |
Up to 4 hours with
back light,
up to 6 hours without backlight |
| External power |
12 Volt |
| Magnetic support |
Included |
| Memory |
16 MB |
| Usage temperatures |
-20°C/+60°C |
Includes software, user manual, screw-on mouting bracket (suction
window mount purchased separately), USB power adaptor and USB
cable, 2m lighter socket power cable, AiM decal and AiM racing
guide. SOLO DL kits include either OBD II port or RS232 CAN
wire-in cable.
*The OBDII SOLO DL is
compatible with 1996+ cars, but many early OBDII cars (including
all E36 and M52/S52 Z3) communicate too slowly to effectively use
any supplied information.
E46 M3 cars do NOT have the
CAN-stream (throttle and steering position for example) on the
OBDII plug and the RS232 DL is required to record that information
on these cars. E9X cars DO send CAN to the OBDII
plug.
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