Should you buy a Garmin Catalyst?

[PointByPatrol]

Short answer, yes! @TW00Si this is for you! I appreciate the idea!

These are a great "driver mod" investment! You should consider buying one of these before adding more power!

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[TW00Si]

Thanks for making the video. Now I know how to set it up. Are you able to setup for audio output to the car speakers via Bluetooth?

I’m your first viewer again.

 

[PointByPatrol]

Thanks for making the video. Now I know how to set it up. Are you able to setup for audio output to the car speakers via Bluetooth?

I’m your first viewer again.

I've never thought to try that. The only way I could think to be able to hear it would be a headset since the interior of the car is so loud with the windows down.

 

[TW00Si]

I've never thought to try that. The only way I could think to be able to hear it would be a headset since the interior of the car is so loud with the windows down.

I ask because I have overheard the Catalyst on track voice on other YouTuber videos.

 

[PointByPatrol]

I ask because I have overheard the Catalyst on track voice on other YouTuber videos.

It's possible they had the volume turned way up on the catalyst, and the camera microphone was picking up the audio.

 

[Code Monkey]

You can stream audio directly into your helmet.

 

[svvitch]

Thanks for posting more content! Adding to my watch list this weekend!

 

[Rocksandblues]

The catalyst is very nice. data and graphs are very helpful. coaching is great for beginners.
mic sucks
get a bigger memory chip

 

[TW00Si]

The catalyst is very nice. data and graphs are very helpful. coaching is great for beginners.
mic sucks
get a bigger memory chip

I haven’t bought a memory chip yet. What size would you recommend?

 

[Rocksandblues]

I haven’t bought a memory chip yet. What size would you recommend?

The internal card fills up pretty quick and then it makes you choose what to delete. I tracked 40 days this season so that is a LOT of video and data

the catalyst has a slot for an addition memory card. 256 is the max

i run samsung 256 evo micro sd cards in garmin, go pros, etc.

 

[TW00Si]

40 days….that’s like a second job.

thanks will look into it.

 

[Club Version]

Need to get me one! I'm still using the trusty old AIM Solo.

 

[turbo8765]

I've used the catalyst for 6 track days so far, and I'm not impressed... may sell it.

It's basically an easy way to get a video with data overlay, and that's about it.

No OBD connectivity is a big short coming and the data analysis is very limited.

Some people may find the coaching helpful. I don't.

Limitations:
You have to either buy a bunch of the camera mounts or leave it permanently installed
Why can't it be used on battery power? You have not one but two cables to organize
Lack of OBD connectivity
You can't really import an entire session with the data overlay AFAIK, you have to render each lap individually
Audio is not good w/o an external mic


I hope a 2nd or 3rd gen version will have OBD connectivity, operate on battery power, and have a wireless bluetooth cam.... if I'm making a wish list 2 cams for a rear view would be awesome.

 

[PointByPatrol]

I've used the catalyst for 6 track days so far, and I'm not impressed... may sell it.

It's basically an easy way to get a video with data overlay, and that's about it.

No OBD connectivity is a big short coming and the data analysis is very limited.

Some people may find the coaching helpful. I don't.

Limitations:
You have to either buy a bunch of the camera mounts or leave it permanently installed
Why can't it be used on battery power? You have not one but two cables to organize
Lack of OBD connectivity
You can't really import an entire session with the data overlay AFAIK, you have to render each lap individually
Audio is not good w/o an external mic


I hope a 2nd or 3rd gen version will have OBD connectivity, operate on battery power, and have a wireless bluetooth cam.... if I'm making a wish list 2 cams for a rear view would be awesome.

Be sure to check out the app for better data analysis!

 

[roadsniper1]

I have one and it’s been defective since day 1. The unit refuses to connect to the camera and its just been an expensive paperweight in my car on track days. Garmin sent me a new mount claiming that was the issue but no luck. Ive asked for a replacement unit but currently I’m in Garmin customer service limbo.

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