[trackbird]

While I was at the NASA nationals, I got a chance to play with the MaxQData data acquisition system and talk to one of the guys from MaxQ. This system worked great and was probably as inexpensive as anything I've seen.

The base system (which is what we were using, and it is "plenty" for most users) is under $400 to start with. For what it did, I thought that was a serious bargain. However, if there is interest, I spoke to MaxQ about possibly doing a GP on frrax. I suspect that there are lots of people here who would like a good quality data system that's also affordable. And, if I can get prices down a bit more, even better.

These are the basic systems:

http://www.maxqdata.com/MQGPS.htm

The website is here with more info:

http://www.maxqdata.com/

Anyway, I was pretty impressed with the system for the price and if there is any interest, I will get back to MaxQ and see what it takes to get a better deal on these. I know I'm going to wind up buying one either way. Does anyone else need/want a data system?



Paypal received:

Firehawkclone
Rocketman1 Standard version
Jeff97fsta MaxQ data 10mz GPS and cover
Rickredriver (Richard Bagnard) MQGPS-HiDef


Money orders:

StanIROCZ
wayno

[trackbird]

Ok, I just got a lengthy e-mail back from MaxQData and I'll post the bulk of it for clarification and potential questions. I'm doing this to help make sure nobody orders the wrong item, or for there to be any confusion about which system does what. Meaning, if this doesn't clarify it, please ask and we'll find out before we order. We're dealing with a few orders for a few systems and I don't want to mix them up. On to the e-mail:


Hey Kevin,


I need to make sure we are clear on what is involved:



The "Standard Version" is the MQGPS-TraQr just like we used on Glenn's car at Nationals. It is a standalone system with built-in memory and doesn't require anything else to operate (of course you will need a laptop or PC to view the data). According to your list, these guys want a TraQr:



Jim Dulaney (? not actually specified below)

Wayne Furr + cover

Glenn Landrum + cover



Please confirm that Jim is looking for the standalone TraQr, not the HiDef.



The other system is the MQGPS-HiDef. This requires either a Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC or Smartphone, or a Windows laptop with Bluetooth that rides along in the car. There is no way to use the MQGPS-HiDef without a PPC/laptop in the car, since it doesn't have its own memory. According to your list, these guys want an MQGPS-HiDef:



Austin Gerding + cover

Jeff Martynuska

Jim Mueller + cover (? see my explanation below)

Kevin Glaser



None of the MQGPS-HiDef guys said they want a Pocket PC. That's fine as long as they have one already or will be buying one from another source.



Shipping for all orders is $15 each if you want us to ship directly to each person.



For the four HiDef guys, *if* they also need a Pocket PC, those are $200 each (our cost, sorry no further discount). In your case, you are going to use your Dell Mini anyways, so you don't need a Pocket PC. Hopefully the other guys already have a Pocket PC, Smartphone, or laptop so we don't have to worry about it.


To answer some of the questions asked by Jim Mueller:


Since he wants the MQGPS-HiDef, he must also use a Pocket PC, Smartphone, or laptop that goes along for the ride. He can buy the Pocket PC from us for $200, but if he already has a small laptop that he doesn't mind putting in the car, he can just use that as long as it is based on Windows XP or Vista and has Bluetooth. Or he can use his cell phone if it is based on Windows Mobile.



If he doesn't want to buy a Pocket PC and doesn't have a suitable laptop or cell phone, then he will need to stick with the MQGPS-TraQr. Although it's "only" 5 Hz, it's still entirely usable for road racing and autocrossing.



Neither the MQGPS-TraQr nor the MQGPS-HiDef have an SD card slot. There is no way to replace the Pocket PC/Smartphone/laptop requirement with an SD card. The TraQr has built-in non-removable memory. The HiDef has no memory. The Pocket PC *does* have an SD card slot, but it's not really necessary since the Pocket PC already has plenty of memory built in, though the SD card can make it easy to transfer files.



Sorry, OBD-II is not an option with any of the MQGPS products. OBD-II is only an option with our MQ200 products, which are higher-end systems that cost more. They are built to order and I am not able to offer a discount on them. Practically speaking, OBD-II is not that useful because the sample rate is pretty slow on many cars. As a result, we don't sell many MQ200 systems with OBD-II.



Does that answer all your questions?



Call us when you are ready to place the order and either Kevin (cc'd) or I can put it through for you.



- Ed