RMS Trip to the Ring 2015
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Is that not technically illegal on the road though? Like using a phone? Unless the radio is handsfree, lol
They really clamp down on phones at the moment...
I will bring my GoPro with me and you can use if for your laps if you want ?
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Is that not technically illegal on the road though? Like using a phone? Unless the radio is handsfree, lol
They really clamp down on phones at the moment...
Handheld radios are OK for talking. Odd, but one of those things. Probably to allow the Police or taxi drivers or something to use them? Anyway passengers like me will probably be trying to make ourselves useful lol
Thanks Marc - would take better video than my phone but might be a pain in the bum to share video? Was going to grab an app so we can definitely not
*ahem* look at lap times, G-forces and other beardy gubbins over steaks in the Pistenklause in the evening Thats a good point actually!Thanks Marc - would take better video than my phone but might be a pain in the bum to share video? Was going to grab an app so we can definitely not
you will likely need the Petrol Head edition then
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Harrys seems like the one to have, does what it says on the tin. All you need is the cheapest to get laptimes.
The fancier versions mostly add video stuff like putting in data overlays (speed, g-force, etc.) on top of video taken with the phone. Only really works if you capture video with the phone itself, with the app running on it. In theory it can be used with an external camera like the GoPro, but it is an almighty faff.
Laptiming is only as good as the GPS on the phone, and they tend to be cheap and cheerful jobs for basic navigation rather than accurate at speed. Seen some pretty random laptime/speed claims taken with phones
Used Harrys briefly for a while, and it is just fine. What 99.999% of people use. But gave up myself, too much hassle using phones and whatnot. Stuck in a GoPro on a fixed mount and an Aim Solo timer, they just take care of themselves.
If you want, you can still combine data overlays and all that with separate PC software. Never bother myself, just clutters up the video, but again lots of people like it. A bit of a faff doing it manually, so if you want that sort of thing then going with Harrys and using the phone to capture video is the way to go.
The 4 speed gearbox whine for over a thousand miles... no thanks!
Tried.......failed!
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I could "borrow" one without asking as there are dozens lying outside the office not being used; but most of our development vehicles have at least half a million investment in them...... might not be the best career move to have my face photographed behind the wheel of one of them at the 'ring......... I could however, wear a Bill Oddie mask....... hmmmmmmmMoments like that need a dislike button.
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Tell you what, to save your job I'll drive it. I'll take the hit for you!
Live update thread here: RMS Goes to the 'Ring 2015: Live Photo Thread
I'm flying over.... i've been in Czech republic all week but had to nip back to Crewe today. Will be flying to Cologne/Bonn tomorrow morning and driving to the 'ring. I'll get some euro mobile deal on my phone and fire the number up here. I hope to be at the Renn Hotel by 1pm
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