Garmin VIRB XE Auto Racing Bundle

Rusty · 04-03-2016, 10:55 PM

Anyone have any experience or opinions on the Garmin VIRB XE Auto Racing Bundle? Thinking about getting one, because GPSCity has it on sale for $399.95. Normally $499.99.

Garmin VIRB XE Auto Racing Bundle
HD Camera with OBD2 Data Relay
Garmin VIRB XE Auto Racing Bundle
Professional 1080p/60fps video & image stabilization
G-Metrix tracks movement in real time and displays it in gauges, graphs and more
Included OBD2 Data Relay captures RPM, torque, coolant temperature, throttle position, intake temperature, engine load, fuel rate, mass airflow sensor rate and more
Price Drop from $499.99
Only $399.95

Rusty · 04-04-2016, 11:27 AM

Ok...........I bit the bullet and ordered one.

jaytirbhaw · 04-04-2016, 11:34 AM

Nice been eyeing one for a while... give us a review when you can

gomer_110 · 04-04-2016, 12:42 PM

One of the guys I autox with got one out at Solo nats last year. He couldn't say enough good things about it. The only negative he had was that the built in GPS didn't have a fast enough refresh for autox. Not sure if that's an issue for you track guys but something to look at.

Rusty · 04-04-2016, 01:04 PM

That's one of the very few issues I've read about it.

ban25 · 04-05-2016, 07:14 PM

I was using HLT with just the iPhone GPS, but I was not happy with the data resolution when exported to Google Earth. I picked up a DUAL XGPS 160 that provides 10 hz sampling and much cleaner looking data logs. You might be able to do something similar with this if it supports external GPS units.

2011 Nismo#91 · 04-06-2016, 08:46 AM

10Hz refresh is a must. With 1Hz updates be it autocross or a track day it looks like your off roading at every turn.

Rusty · 04-10-2016, 08:51 PM

Ok, got it. Did my first video today with my truck. The camera is easier to use then my GoPro 3+ Black. It uses the same mounts as a GoPro too. When paired with a phone. All the features are there. Still playing around with the settings. The editing is nice to use too.

You can see that it was an overcast day. Still have some snow on the ground.

Had the radio playing in the video, and youtube cut it out.

So no sound.

kbc749 · 04-19-2016, 02:01 PM

In for the review of this product, very interested

Zauskycop · 04-19-2016, 02:06 PM

My use at Gingerman this last (bright and sunny) weekend's open track day. My codriver in OLOA is driving... The lap timer, for some reason, wasn't really working that well...

Tracy Ramsey

mults · 04-19-2016, 03:49 PM

Got one for Xmas and now that the Z is out of storage, I can start to play with mine. What I've used of it so far, I am very happy with the features and ease of use.

Rusty · 04-19-2016, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbc749

In for the review of this product, very interested

Working on it.

Rusty · 04-21-2016, 07:40 PM

Ok, the review.

1st pic. This is what you get with the Auto Bundle. The camera, sticky mount, OBD2 doggle, and the computer cable. $399.99. Also bought a spare battery. Have to watch which batteries to get. As the Virb takes different batteries then the Virb X, and Virb XE.

2nd pic. This is the Rugged Cable Combo. $39.99. From the website.
"This 3-to-1 combo cable allows you to power your VIRB X or XE action camera, providing 3.5 mm stereo input for an external mic, RCA composite video output and mini-USB port. The cable is great for rugged environments, such as adventures on ATVs, motorcycles and more."
I'm having problems to get the external mike to work.

3rd pic. This is what the connection side looks like. There is no cover for it.

4th & 5th pic. This is what it looks like with the cable snapped into place.

Rusty · 04-21-2016, 07:58 PM

Comparison between the Virb XE, and my GoPro Hero 3+ Black.

1st pic. The front. The Virb does not have the screen or the buttons on the front like the GoPro.

2nd pic.The bottom. The Virb has a mount on the bottom. GoPro, you have to use a case for mounting. What's nice about the Virb XE mounting. You can use the same mounting equipment as the GoPro. So you don't have to go out and buy new.

3rd pic. The top. The Virb has the screen and buttons on the top.

4th pic. The back. The GoPro. You remove the back to get to the battery. On the Virb XE. You release the catch on the side and swing the front cover open to get to the battery and card. Should have taken a picture of that.

It takes the same card as the GoPro. One plus is that the Virb can take a card up to 132, my GoPro only to 64.

Rusty · 04-21-2016, 08:05 PM

The remotes.

The Virb remote doesn't need charging. It has a replaceable battery. Said to last for a year. We'll see. The remote has 3 buttons on it. A round button to strat the video record. A square button to stop the record. And a picture button for taking pictures. What's nice is that if you hit the button while recording video. It will take a picture.

My GoPro remote seems like it always needs recharging after an hour or so.

04-03-2016, 10:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,862 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Garmin VIRB XE Auto Racing Bundle Anyone have any experience or opinions on the Garmin VIRB XE Auto Racing Bundle? Thinking about getting one, because GPSCity has it on sale for $399.95. Normally $499.99. Garmin VIRB XE Auto Racing Bundle HD Camera with OBD2 Data Relay Garmin VIRB XE Auto Racing Bundle Professional 1080p/60fps video & image stabilization G-Metrix tracks movement in real time and displays it in gauges, graphs and more Included OBD2 Data Relay captures RPM, torque, coolant temperature, throttle position, intake temperature, engine load, fuel rate, mass airflow sensor rate and more Price Drop from $499.99 Only $399.95 jaytirbhaw, FPenvy and Masterbeatty like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 04-21-2016 at 08:09 PM.

04-04-2016, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,862 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Ok...........I bit the bullet and ordered one. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-04-2016, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 16	Nice been eyeing one for a while... give us a review when you can Rusty likes this. __________________ 2014 Nismo #350 , Built Motor, Top Mount Single Turbo .... 620 whp/ 500 lbs wtq 2012 Track/Drift Z, build coming soon. Build Thread - http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...70z-build.html

04-04-2016, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	One of the guys I autox with got one out at Solo nats last year. He couldn't say enough good things about it. The only negative he had was that the built in GPS didn't have a fast enough refresh for autox. Not sure if that's an issue for you track guys but something to look at. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

04-04-2016, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,862 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	That's one of the very few issues I've read about it. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-05-2016, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 65	I was using HLT with just the iPhone GPS, but I was not happy with the data resolution when exported to Google Earth. I picked up a DUAL XGPS 160 that provides 10 hz sampling and much cleaner looking data logs. You might be able to do something similar with this if it supports external GPS units. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

04-06-2016, 08:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,381 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	10Hz refresh is a must. With 1Hz updates be it autocross or a track day it looks like your off roading at every turn.

04-10-2016, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,862 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Ok, got it. Did my first video today with my truck. The camera is easier to use then my GoPro 3+ Black. It uses the same mounts as a GoPro too. When paired with a phone. All the features are there. Still playing around with the settings. The editing is nice to use too. You can see that it was an overcast day. Still have some snow on the ground. Had the radio playing in the video, and youtube cut it out. So no sound. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 04-10-2016 at 08:54 PM.

04-19-2016, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
kbc749 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 161 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10	In for the review of this product, very interested

04-19-2016, 02:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zauskycop Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hinckley IL Posts: 228 Drives: 2012 370Z, '16 Miata Rep Power: 13	My use at Gingerman this last (bright and sunny) weekend's open track day. My codriver in OLOA is driving... The lap timer, for some reason, wasn't really working that well... Tracy Ramsey cv129, Rusty and weaponx like this. Last edited by Zauskycop; 04-19-2016 at 02:15 PM.

04-19-2016, 03:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	Got one for Xmas and now that the Z is out of storage, I can start to play with mine. What I've used of it so far, I am very happy with the features and ease of use. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

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