The DriftBox is the first vehicle performance meter with the ability to measure drift angle.
A 10Hz GPS engine, coupled with sophisticated motion sensors allow you to record vehicle performance characteristics such as drift angle, g-force, speed, distance, lap & split times and acceleration.
The new Predictive Lap Timing function gives you instant driver feedback and helps you to find valuable improvements in your times.
All parameters are logged to an SD memory card ten times per second for later review and comparison.
DriftBox is small, easy to install and available in three different packages.
Drift analyser, performance meter, lap timer, data logger and power calculator in one box
Accurate GPS logging at 10Hz
Backlit graphic LCD display
Choose between 7 different screens
Logs directly to SD card
Rugged plastic enclosure
Predictive Lap Timing
Inbuilt GPS antenna
RPM and up to 4 analogue signals in connection with Micro Input Module
DriftBox - Full technical specifications available to download as PDF.
Modes
Acceleration: 0-60, 0-100. Displays: time, g-force
Braking: 60-0, 100-0. Displays: time, distance, g-force
Distance: 60’, ¼ mile, ½ mile, 1 mile. Displays: time, trap speed
Live G-Meter: acceleration, deceleration, cornering g-forces, with max-G
Real-time view of drift parameters and calculation of key drift data.
Speed: Current, Peak and Average
Drift Angle: Current, Peak and Average
G-force: Peak and Average
Score: Current and Total
Wheel HP Calculation: Enter your vehicle’s weight and run an acceleration to estimate wheel horsepower.
Flywheel HP Calculation: Perform a coast-down test to measure drag, and the PerformanceBox will calculate HP at the flywheel.
Speed: PerformanceBox also works as a highly accurate digital speedometer with compass, a handy feature for street driving.
Accurate GPS speed can be used to calibrate a vehicle's speed readout.
Predictive mode enables you to graphically view your predicted lap time.
Predictive lap timing works by saving your position around a circuit, every second. If the current lap is the fastest so far, then this positional data is saved as a reference.
Lap TimeDisplays current lap, last lap, best lap.
Split TimesDislays split time or speed at a split point.
Virtual Start/Finish/Split Lines: Using GPS, there is no need for an external beacon or transmitter. Split lines can be easily saved and transferred.
This screen provides the ability to configure the input channels of a connected Micro Input Moduleand view the data on each of the input module channels. A Micro Input Module allows 4 analogue and 1 digital (RPM) inputs.
Analysis Software
Circuit Tools is designed by racing drivers for racing drivers, with none of the complexity normally associated with data analysis software.
Watch the video below to see how easy Circuit Tools is to use:
Circuit Tools works with any VBOX Motorsport product and is free to download.
Huge track database
The software automatically detects the country, circuit and track configuration from a database of almost 500 circuits and uses the start/finish line information to separate the laps contained in your recorded file.
The fastest lap from your latest session is automatically chosen and displayed on the graph window. The video is moved to the start of this lap. You can compare runs from this session, or from previous ones simply by clicking on the relevant lap time shown in the session window.
Lap time difference channel
Time difference or 'Delta-T' is a very useful channel that shows the lap time difference between two different laps.
This software allows you to analyse your vehicle's performance in a range of acceleration and braking tests.
To use the data logging, simply insert the 64MB SD card (which gives up to 53 hours of logging) and drive. Once you have finished the test, either plug the DriftBox into a PC via the USB cable provided, or remove the SD card and place it in a suitable reader.
The data is then read into the DriftBoxTools software, which is installed from the SD card supplied.
Accessories
GPS Antenna Magnetic patch antenna with 3M-MCX connector, requires a ground plane.
In-car power supply For connection to in-car 12v auxillary socket. 2m length.
Windscreen mount Windscreen mounting cradle including suction cups.
Micro Input Module The module allows you to record one frequency (RPM) and four analogue signals.
Battery Pack The battery pack gives approximately eight hours of power from a full charge.
The DriftBox is the first vehicle performance meter with the ability to measure drift angle.
