Has anyone bought M-track.com app?

soccer dad · 08-21-2014, 04:21 PM

I was sitting here at the computer and my son brings up the latest issue of Roundel and the page falls open to the ad for M-track.com. I was like, "hmmm...interesting, this must be the app that they were talking about" and then I tried to load it up on my iphone and it is $249....well, that's one I would have to get some input on...Anyone buy this and try it yet?

minus9 · 08-21-2014, 04:34 PM

This is the first I have heard of it.
My car is still on its way back from ED, but I want to check out the apps available once it is home.

ThomasM4 · 08-21-2014, 04:55 PM

$250 for an app sounds crazy. Doesn't look like it's from BMW either. I see it can add heads up to any car, I believe it must entail just sticking your phone on the dash under the windshield lol.

tdizzle · 08-21-2014, 05:16 PM

Silly this isn't built into the car already via I drive. Come on, even ford and gm have that in their cars.

Meanie · 08-21-2014, 06:58 PM

Don't be surprised if an M Performance software upgrade becomes available from BMW for this!

Boxtyp3 · 08-22-2014, 01:17 AM

I got this app a few months ago when they offered it for free. It's a pretty got one but definitely not worth $249.

Damasconian · 08-23-2014, 09:23 AM

Down to $199.00 today! Get them while they're still available.

I looked through it and honestly can't figure out what it does any more than the free BMW lap timer app. HUD? How?

CanAutM3 · 08-23-2014, 09:40 AM

The Laptimer app is free on the iTunes store.

MaynardZed · 08-23-2014, 09:45 AM

Yeah, and Harry's Lap Timer is $8.99.

1stm3f80 · 08-23-2014, 09:54 AM

They are Stealing money from you if you buy this.

richardg · 08-23-2014, 10:04 AM

Harry's Lap Timer, aLapHD, and Track Master. All cost way less and have more functionality.

Harry's and aLap have the most features but Harry's highest end product isn't on android. aLap is awesome but is no longer supported. Fortunately it is a solid app. Track Master is actually the most in depth for data and remote hosts all your times, laps, and sessions BUT it doesn't support OBDII recording (which would make it the best imo)

I would suggest for iOS users going with Harry's. Android users should go with aLap or Harry's. I love track master but OBDII recording is a must for me.

THIS m-track app is bullshit imo. For 250$ you can buy one of these 3 apps, an obdii sensor, and an external gps (which you will want for super accuracy)

richardg · 08-23-2014, 10:09 AM

I am actually surprised GoPro hasn't gotten in on this market yet. Especially with a version that was setup to work well as a dashcam (though I know it has been done) BMW and GoPro are in a very great situation right now since there is the gopro idrive app. They could release something similar to GM's performance data recorder. I would pay for that. Integrated into the car to record track data and video and if they really want to sell the option have it also act as a dashcam that could be enabled/disabled via idrive. Integrate it all into the review mirror camera that's used for highbeam assist. Then you don't have an actual gopro hanging down in the car so it all looks very OEM. GoPro can have their logo on the side of the mirror housing since you know they would want their branding somewhere. And then again in the menu in idrive. And it needs to be on all major platforms (ios, android, winmo)

(ok I am done dreaming)

soccer dad · 08-23-2014, 11:16 AM

OK WOW! Great feedback. I was wondering what the thoughts were and experience. Since I'm not going to be on the track more than once a month, probably not even 6 times this year, I will forgo this app.

It would've been nice to have a great app (had I remembered to download it before ED) while on the Nurburgring and Spa, but I was too busy uploading pics to facebook! lol

08-21-2014, 04:21 PM	#1
soccer dad Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 286 Posts Drives: BMW SO/SO M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Has anyone bought M-track.com app? I was sitting here at the computer and my son brings up the latest issue of Roundel and the page falls open to the ad for M-track.com. I was like, "hmmm...interesting, this must be the app that they were talking about" and then I tried to load it up on my iphone and it is $249....well, that's one I would have to get some input on...Anyone buy this and try it yet?
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08-21-2014, 04:34 PM	#2
minus9 Grand Poobah 4 Rep 186 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	This is the first I have heard of it. My car is still on its way back from ED, but I want to check out the apps available once it is home.
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ThomasM4 Private First Class 42 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	$250 for an app sounds crazy. Doesn't look like it's from BMW either. I see it can add heads up to any car, I believe it must entail just sticking your phone on the dash under the windshield lol.
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08-21-2014, 05:16 PM	#4
tdizzle Colonel 107 Rep 1,997 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	Silly this isn't built into the car already via I drive. Come on, even ford and gm have that in their cars.
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08-21-2014, 06:58 PM	#5
Meanie Lieutenant 547 Rep 448 Posts Drives: BMW G82 M4C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Don't be surprised if an M Performance software upgrade becomes available from BMW for this! __________________ - 2021 G82 ///M4C - AW, ZF8, CF Trim - CURRENT - 2018 F87 ///M2C - HS, DCT, Blue Stitching - SOLD - 2015 F82 ///M4 - AW, CF Trim, DCT, MPE, M Perf Exterior Trims - SOLD - 2008 E92 ///M3 - AW, CF Leather Trim, 6MT - Mods: Black Grills, Black Gills, CF mirrors - SOLD
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08-23-2014, 09:23 AM	#7
Damasconian Lieutenant Colonel 742 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Down to $199.00 today! Get them while they're still available. I looked through it and honestly can't figure out what it does any more than the free BMW lap timer app. HUD? How? __________________ 2015 M4 6-MT
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08-23-2014, 09:40 AM	#8
CanAutM3 General 21131 Rep 20,742 Posts Drives: 2021 911 turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 Audi RS6 [10.00] 2021 Porsche 911 turbo [10.00]	The Laptimer app is free on the iTunes store.
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MaynardZed Lieutenant Colonel 1231 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: wife crazy Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2016 Porsche 991.1 ... [0.00] 1987 Chevy Camaro I ... [0.00] 1972 Chevy Corvette [0.00] 1999 BMW M3 race car [0.00]	Yeah, and Harry's Lap Timer is $8.99.
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08-23-2014, 09:54 AM	#10
1stm3f80 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 380 Posts Drives: F80 ///M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	They are Stealing money from you if you buy this.
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08-23-2014, 10:04 AM	#11
richardg Major 226 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: MacanGTS, 991.2GT3, E63wagon Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellevue WA / Oakville ON iTrader: (5)	Harry's Lap Timer, aLapHD, and Track Master. All cost way less and have more functionality. Harry's and aLap have the most features but Harry's highest end product isn't on android. aLap is awesome but is no longer supported. Fortunately it is a solid app. Track Master is actually the most in depth for data and remote hosts all your times, laps, and sessions BUT it doesn't support OBDII recording (which would make it the best imo) I would suggest for iOS users going with Harry's. Android users should go with aLap or Harry's. I love track master but OBDII recording is a must for me. THIS m-track app is bullshit imo. For 250$ you can buy one of these 3 apps, an obdii sensor, and an external gps (which you will want for super accuracy)
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08-23-2014, 10:09 AM	#12
richardg Major 226 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: MacanGTS, 991.2GT3, E63wagon Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellevue WA / Oakville ON iTrader: (5)	I am actually surprised GoPro hasn't gotten in on this market yet. Especially with a version that was setup to work well as a dashcam (though I know it has been done) BMW and GoPro are in a very great situation right now since there is the gopro idrive app. They could release something similar to GM's performance data recorder. I would pay for that. Integrated into the car to record track data and video and if they really want to sell the option have it also act as a dashcam that could be enabled/disabled via idrive. Integrate it all into the review mirror camera that's used for highbeam assist. Then you don't have an actual gopro hanging down in the car so it all looks very OEM. GoPro can have their logo on the side of the mirror housing since you know they would want their branding somewhere. And then again in the menu in idrive. And it needs to be on all major platforms (ios, android, winmo) (ok I am done dreaming)
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08-23-2014, 11:16 AM	#13
soccer dad Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 286 Posts Drives: BMW SO/SO M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	OK WOW! Great feedback. I was wondering what the thoughts were and experience. Since I'm not going to be on the track more than once a month, probably not even 6 times this year, I will forgo this app. It would've been nice to have a great app (had I remembered to download it before ED) while on the Nurburgring and Spa, but I was too busy uploading pics to facebook! lol
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