New Products - Driftbox and Performance Box
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New Products - Driftbox and Performance Box
Fast Toys is pleased to announce two new products for those of you that are interested in the ultimate performance measurement, testing and driver improvement equipment.
The revolutionary new DriftBox from Racelogic is a powerful GPS based Performance meter that can also measure the drift angle of your car and your lap time.
DriftBox is the perfect tool for anybody wanting to accurately measure vehicle or driver performance. Even compared with systems costing 3 times as much, the DriftBox comes out on top.
The Drift Box is based on the VBOX by Racelogic. The VBOX is used by almost every motor manufacturer and tyre company in the world for testing and evaluation. Companies such as Ford, GM, BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, Goodyear and Michelin, all use VBOXes in test and development.
DriftBox uses many VBOX functions, allowing a professional level tool to be offered at retail prices.
DriftBox combines four products in one
Performance Meter
Drift Analyser
Lap Timer
Data Logger
Performance Meter
Not only is the new DriftBox the most sophisticated Performance meter on the market, but it is also one of the simplest to use, with many features normally found only on professional test equipment. You can quickly measure the acceleration, braking and cornering performance of your car without having to set anything up beforehand, and there is no need to perform any calibration. Because DriftBox is based on GPS, you get so much more for your money than just a simple performance meter. DriftBox uses a GPS system with an update rate of 10 samples per second, which is the fastest GPS engine in its class. From this you get a very accurate speed (±0.1kmh), cornering g-force, acceleration g-force and a very accurate distance measurement (±10cm in 400m).
Using DriftBox as a performance meter could not be simpler, you connect it to your cigar lighter socket, wait a few seconds to get GPS lock, put it into 'Performance Mode' and drive!
To swap between the 6 different performance meter screens, simply press the up and down arrows.
Performance ranges and units are fully user adjustable, which means if you want to measure a specific acceleration or deceleration range, for example 35-65, then this is very easy to do. All of the test date is stored on a SD flash card for you to review later on the computer.
Drift Analyzer
Drifting is a very exciting form of motorsport where the driver has to continuously slide the car in a controlled manner around a set course. The competition is judged by an expert panel, who base their decision on speed, style, accuracy and drift angle.
Until now, the drift angle had to be estimated, but with DriftBox the guesswork has been removed, allowing much fairer comparisons to be made between competing drivers. Not only does DriftBox give feedback on angle, but also entry speed and cornering G-force. This information is displayed to the driver, and can also be transmitted to the judges and spectators in real time using the optional Racelogic telemetry system.
Racelogic have been involved in professional Drifting for over 2 years, working very closely with the Japanese D1 Professional Drift Grand Prix Series. The DriftBox has been tested and used by the world's best drifters, from Japan, America, England and Europe.
Lap Timer:
Because DriftBox uses a fast GPS engine, it knows precisely where you are every 1/10th of a second. Using this information, it can compare your current position with a number of stored reference points and use this information to trigger a lap timer function.
Setting it up is very easy and only has to be done once. Just put DriftBox into setup mode, and drive over the point you wish to define as the start/finish line. This point is then converted into a line at 90 degrees to your direction of travel, and stored in the internal memory.
Up to 6 Splits can be defined in a similar manner, and you can freeze corner exit speeds by using the Speed @Split function, making it more than just a simple lap timer.
There is a 99 lap memory, with every lap and split recorded to the SD card for later analysis.
As usual with DriftBox there are a host of other features such as modes for slalom courses, a one-shot mode for Sprint circuits, different options for split times, and you can load and save all start / finish and split points to a file on the SD card.
No other lap timer combines all of these features in one easy to use and affordable unit.
Dyno:
By entering the weight of your vehicle and then doing a performance run, the Driftbox is able to calculate the HP your vehicle is putting the wheels. It's like having your own dyno!
Data Logger:
For drivers keen to improve their laptimes and get valuable feedback on technique, DriftBox includes a sophisticated, fully functioning Data-logging package. Dedicated data-loggers with similar features normally cost more than the DriftBox itself, so the inclusion of this feature is worth the purchase price alone!
To use the Data-logging, simply insert the 64Mbyte SD card (which gives up to 53 hours of logging) and drive. Once you have finished the test, either plug the DriftBox into a PC via the USB cable provided, or remove the SD card and place it in a suitable reader.
The data is then read into the DriftBox Tools software, which is installed from the CD supplied. This software allows graphical analysis of acceleration, braking, cornering and lap times. You can overlay up to four files, and you get an accurate track map to compare your driving line between different laps. Make no mistake, this is not just token data-logging, this is the real deal!
For something truly amazing, you can export the data logging info and export it to Google Earth software to plot your race line on a satellite image!
Optional Accessories
External Antenna
Available to purchase directly from Racelogic or the online store, the external aerial which plugs into the back of DriftBox is a useful addition, and essential for cars which have an athermic or anti-UV coated windscreen.
Using an external antenna on the vehicle's roof, DriftBox will have a less obstructed view of the sky. This will improve satellite reception if the area in which you are operating is heavily tree lined or built up, and can help to minimise drop-outs in logged data.
Extra Windscreen Mount
Should you wish to transfer DriftBox from one car to another without having to remove the windscreen mount these are available as an accessory. The advantage in having a second mount is in not having to recalibrate DriftBox whenever it is transferred.
The Driftbox sells for 749.00
For those of you that want all the above features but are not interested in the drift analysis capability, a brand new model called the Performance Box is available and it sells for 499.00
We have done extensive testing wtih these units and would be happy to answer any questions.
More info can be found on our web site at:
http://fasttoys.net/shop/product_inf...oducts_id=1279
Please note the Peformance Box version has not yet been added to our online catalog.
Thanks!
The revolutionary new DriftBox from Racelogic is a powerful GPS based Performance meter that can also measure the drift angle of your car and your lap time.
DriftBox is the perfect tool for anybody wanting to accurately measure vehicle or driver performance. Even compared with systems costing 3 times as much, the DriftBox comes out on top.
The Drift Box is based on the VBOX by Racelogic. The VBOX is used by almost every motor manufacturer and tyre company in the world for testing and evaluation. Companies such as Ford, GM, BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, Goodyear and Michelin, all use VBOXes in test and development.
DriftBox uses many VBOX functions, allowing a professional level tool to be offered at retail prices.
DriftBox combines four products in one
Performance Meter
Drift Analyser
Lap Timer
Data Logger
Performance Meter
Not only is the new DriftBox the most sophisticated Performance meter on the market, but it is also one of the simplest to use, with many features normally found only on professional test equipment. You can quickly measure the acceleration, braking and cornering performance of your car without having to set anything up beforehand, and there is no need to perform any calibration. Because DriftBox is based on GPS, you get so much more for your money than just a simple performance meter. DriftBox uses a GPS system with an update rate of 10 samples per second, which is the fastest GPS engine in its class. From this you get a very accurate speed (±0.1kmh), cornering g-force, acceleration g-force and a very accurate distance measurement (±10cm in 400m).
Using DriftBox as a performance meter could not be simpler, you connect it to your cigar lighter socket, wait a few seconds to get GPS lock, put it into 'Performance Mode' and drive!
To swap between the 6 different performance meter screens, simply press the up and down arrows.
Performance ranges and units are fully user adjustable, which means if you want to measure a specific acceleration or deceleration range, for example 35-65, then this is very easy to do. All of the test date is stored on a SD flash card for you to review later on the computer.
Drift Analyzer
Drifting is a very exciting form of motorsport where the driver has to continuously slide the car in a controlled manner around a set course. The competition is judged by an expert panel, who base their decision on speed, style, accuracy and drift angle.
Until now, the drift angle had to be estimated, but with DriftBox the guesswork has been removed, allowing much fairer comparisons to be made between competing drivers. Not only does DriftBox give feedback on angle, but also entry speed and cornering G-force. This information is displayed to the driver, and can also be transmitted to the judges and spectators in real time using the optional Racelogic telemetry system.
Racelogic have been involved in professional Drifting for over 2 years, working very closely with the Japanese D1 Professional Drift Grand Prix Series. The DriftBox has been tested and used by the world's best drifters, from Japan, America, England and Europe.
Lap Timer:
Because DriftBox uses a fast GPS engine, it knows precisely where you are every 1/10th of a second. Using this information, it can compare your current position with a number of stored reference points and use this information to trigger a lap timer function.
Setting it up is very easy and only has to be done once. Just put DriftBox into setup mode, and drive over the point you wish to define as the start/finish line. This point is then converted into a line at 90 degrees to your direction of travel, and stored in the internal memory.
Up to 6 Splits can be defined in a similar manner, and you can freeze corner exit speeds by using the Speed @Split function, making it more than just a simple lap timer.
There is a 99 lap memory, with every lap and split recorded to the SD card for later analysis.
As usual with DriftBox there are a host of other features such as modes for slalom courses, a one-shot mode for Sprint circuits, different options for split times, and you can load and save all start / finish and split points to a file on the SD card.
No other lap timer combines all of these features in one easy to use and affordable unit.
Dyno:
By entering the weight of your vehicle and then doing a performance run, the Driftbox is able to calculate the HP your vehicle is putting the wheels. It's like having your own dyno!
Data Logger:
For drivers keen to improve their laptimes and get valuable feedback on technique, DriftBox includes a sophisticated, fully functioning Data-logging package. Dedicated data-loggers with similar features normally cost more than the DriftBox itself, so the inclusion of this feature is worth the purchase price alone!
To use the Data-logging, simply insert the 64Mbyte SD card (which gives up to 53 hours of logging) and drive. Once you have finished the test, either plug the DriftBox into a PC via the USB cable provided, or remove the SD card and place it in a suitable reader.
The data is then read into the DriftBox Tools software, which is installed from the CD supplied. This software allows graphical analysis of acceleration, braking, cornering and lap times. You can overlay up to four files, and you get an accurate track map to compare your driving line between different laps. Make no mistake, this is not just token data-logging, this is the real deal!
For something truly amazing, you can export the data logging info and export it to Google Earth software to plot your race line on a satellite image!
Optional Accessories
External Antenna
Available to purchase directly from Racelogic or the online store, the external aerial which plugs into the back of DriftBox is a useful addition, and essential for cars which have an athermic or anti-UV coated windscreen.
Using an external antenna on the vehicle's roof, DriftBox will have a less obstructed view of the sky. This will improve satellite reception if the area in which you are operating is heavily tree lined or built up, and can help to minimise drop-outs in logged data.
Extra Windscreen Mount
Should you wish to transfer DriftBox from one car to another without having to remove the windscreen mount these are available as an accessory. The advantage in having a second mount is in not having to recalibrate DriftBox whenever it is transferred.
The Driftbox sells for 749.00
For those of you that want all the above features but are not interested in the drift analysis capability, a brand new model called the Performance Box is available and it sells for 499.00
We have done extensive testing wtih these units and would be happy to answer any questions.
More info can be found on our web site at:
http://fasttoys.net/shop/product_inf...oducts_id=1279
Please note the Peformance Box version has not yet been added to our online catalog.
Thanks!
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