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Franklin Joseph · 01-26-2012, 10:44 AM

having played around with the AiM Solo my past 2 track days, i decided on buying the SOLO DL with the ecu harness (plug and play by M-World).
Richard @ M-World came by last nite to install it, took under 30mins to install.
The AiM software is pretty easy to use and i cant wait to see how bad my driving is this weekend at the track.
The ecu harness allows me to capture alot of data, steering angle, brake pressure and wheel speed by each wheel, and many more...need to go thru the list.

Thanks Richard @ M-World for the install!!!

pixelblue · 01-26-2012, 11:06 AM

what's the gps sample rate?

Focusedintntions · 01-26-2012, 11:06 AM

It'd be nice to see a video with that data at the same time on a video overlay style setup.

pixelblue · 01-26-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

It'd be nice to see a video with that data at the same time on a video overlay style setup.

all you need is dashware software for the layering

Franklin Joseph · 01-26-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelblue

what's the gps sample rate?

10hz

SkinnyVT · 01-26-2012, 01:53 PM

your club lets you run with a suction cup mount?

Franklin Joseph · 01-26-2012, 01:58 PM

I'm running NASA time trials...other participants have been running them without issues, so hopefully i dont run into problems.

backup plan is to zip tie the display to the center vents.

int2str · 01-26-2012, 02:06 PM

Does the wire plug into the ODBII port?
In other words, can you remove the wire when you're not racing?

Franklin Joseph · 01-26-2012, 02:29 PM

AiM Solo DL has 2 versions - OBD2 port and ECU wire.

Mine connects directly to the ecu junction box wire. When not in used, the wires can be tucked inside the body trim (under the glovebox)

And if you go with the OBD2 version, u can just unplug it.

IGoFast1589 · 01-26-2012, 03:40 PM

Very cool... How much does this piece of hardware run you?

GaryS · 01-26-2012, 04:43 PM

Does it have to be mounted in the center to work right? Or can it go on driver's left?

Franklin Joseph · 01-26-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGoFast1589

Very cool... How much does this piece of hardware run you?

$899 for the Solo DL, harness and windshield mount.

Franklin Joseph · 01-26-2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryS

Does it have to be mounted in the center to work right? Or can it go on driver's left?

I've seen folks mount it there. There's enough cable to reach it.

Buzz135 · 01-27-2012, 10:09 AM

Looking forward to hearing more about this and the data output. Also how do you connect to the ECU. Is there a plug or do you have to splice in.

Franklin Joseph · 01-27-2012, 10:23 AM

it connects (4-5 wires spliced) to the ECU junction box under the glovebox. Good thing is you dont have to run wires to the engine bay ECU box.

Richard@M-World · 01-29-2012, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklin Joseph

AiM Solo DL has 2 versions - OBD2 port and ECU wire.

Mine connects directly to the ecu junction box wire. When not in used, the wires can be tucked inside the body trim (under the glovebox)

And if you go with the OBD2 version, u can just unplug it.

Yup. And I would like to add that the OBDII version supports up to 10 channels of data, whereas ECU integration allows up to 28 channels of data.

List of data channels available via ECU/CAN.

RPM
Thorttle Position
Speed, Indicated
Speed, Real
Wheel Speed, LF
Wheel Speed, RF
Wheel Speed, LR
Wheel Speed, RR
Steering Angle
Clutch Switch
Brake Swtich
Brake Pressure
Brake Pressure, LF
Brake Pressure, RF
Brake Pressure, LR
Brake Pressure, RR
Engine Coolant Temperature
Oil Temperature
Outside Temperature
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Gear (requires calibration)
Acceleration, Long
Acceleration, Lat
Gyro
Distance
Fuel
Battery
Fuel Injection

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklin Joseph

it connects (4-5 wires spliced) to the ECU junction box under the glovebox. Good thing is you dont have to run wires to the engine bay ECU box.

It's kind of "spliced" but not really. The harness acts as a three way (like the cable from your wall connecting to the TV box and cable modem at the same time). However, M-World's harness is completely plug and play. It involves zero cutting or splicing and is completely reversible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

It'd be nice to see a video with that data at the same time on a video overlay style setup.

Here's a video shot using SmartyCam with Solo DL integration.

Franklin Joseph · 01-29-2012, 10:10 AM

Thanks for the update Richard. You installed it so quick i didnt really see what u did...good to know its not spliced.

Unfortunately something came up this weekend and i wont be able to test it out on track.

If yall need the aim solo, get with Richard!

01-26-2012, 10:44 AM	#1
Franklin Joseph Captain Drives: X5 - MCS - M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 749 iTrader: (1)	SOLO DL in my 1M having played around with the AiM Solo my past 2 track days, i decided on buying the SOLO DL with the ecu harness (plug and play by M-World). Richard @ M-World came by last nite to install it, took under 30mins to install. The AiM software is pretty easy to use and i cant wait to see how bad my driving is this weekend at the track. The ecu harness allows me to capture alot of data, steering angle, brake pressure and wheel speed by each wheel, and many more...need to go thru the list. Thanks Richard @ M-World for the install!!!
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01-26-2012, 11:06 AM	#2
pixelblue Colonel Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia Posts: 2,199 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [4.37]	what's the gps sample rate? __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"

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01-26-2012, 01:58 PM	#7
Franklin Joseph Captain Drives: X5 - MCS - M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 749 iTrader: (1)	I'm running NASA time trials...other participants have been running them without issues, so hopefully i dont run into problems. backup plan is to zip tie the display to the center vents.

01-26-2012, 02:06 PM	#8
int2str Captain Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 610 iTrader: (2)	Does the wire plug into the ODBII port? In other words, can you remove the wire when you're not racing?

01-26-2012, 02:29 PM	#9
Franklin Joseph Captain Drives: X5 - MCS - M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 749 iTrader: (1)	AiM Solo DL has 2 versions - OBD2 port and ECU wire. Mine connects directly to the ecu junction box wire. When not in used, the wires can be tucked inside the body trim (under the glovebox) And if you go with the OBD2 version, u can just unplug it.

01-26-2012, 03:40 PM	#10
IGoFast1589 Captain Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 642 iTrader: (0)	Very cool... How much does this piece of hardware run you?

01-26-2012, 04:43 PM	#11
GaryS Colonel Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,081 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [3.25]	Does it have to be mounted in the center to work right? Or can it go on driver's left?

01-27-2012, 10:09 AM	#14
Buzz135 Private Drives: 135 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: norcal Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to hearing more about this and the data output. Also how do you connect to the ECU. Is there a plug or do you have to splice in.

01-27-2012, 10:23 AM	#15
Franklin Joseph Captain Drives: X5 - MCS - M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 749 iTrader: (1)	it connects (4-5 wires spliced) to the ECU junction box under the glovebox. Good thing is you dont have to run wires to the engine bay ECU box.

01-29-2012, 10:10 AM	#17
Franklin Joseph Captain Drives: X5 - MCS - M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 749 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the update Richard. You installed it so quick i didnt really see what u did...good to know its not spliced. Unfortunately something came up this weekend and i wont be able to test it out on track. If yall need the aim solo, get with Richard!