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> Car/Driving Apps, What are your favorites?
Chris914n6
post Aug 28 2016, 07:38 PM
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For those that use a Tablet in the car, what apps do you like?

So far I have Google Maps, but it doesn't do multiple stops or route changes.
GasBuddy for finding stations en route.
I like DashCommand for OBD2 at work, but making custom gauges is involved. The ELM327 works great.

So far I'm so so on Waze and Torque.
Roadtrippers has been a pita to get it to route off highway, requiring me to add stops that complicate the mileages between gas stops.

Still looking for a dash cam app that's simple.
A track specific app would be nice too.
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post Aug 29 2016, 09:37 AM
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post Aug 29 2016, 10:08 AM
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I use Waze ...
I am "Waze roylaty" (use it a lot)
I like that fact you can add a 2nd stop. Very accurate in calculating times . I do my part and add info and have even done some map issue fixes.
Waze and a radar detector are very useful ...
Biggest thing I had issue with was actually believing it knew better than me when routing around a issue ... It does.

Track Attack is my Track Day / Autocross video recorder .
It works really well. records the run or session and overlays track activity (brake / gas / top speed & Laptime. I can link to some videos if you want.

Semi related the "Soundmeter" is good as I run Suppertrap on a 2nd muffler on the Cayman track car. It is fairly accurate.

Again semi related .. I use "Around Me" when traveling . works ... OK
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post Aug 29 2016, 10:44 AM
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Waze for traffic and daily driving

Torque for error codes and smog readiness, not to mention watching certain parameters (OBD2)

DashCommand for a nicer display than Torque, also for some performance figures. They are essentially the same though.

TrackAddict for G forces and data figures wile autocrossing.

I prefer a dedicated dash cam for that duty.
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post Aug 29 2016, 01:16 PM
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Is there someone out there that uses a Trip Master app? Very useful for oldtimer rally's.I am searching for a good one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Aug 29 2016, 01:41 PM
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Another vote for Torque.

Waze is the only other driving type app I have besides Torque and standard Google maps
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post Aug 29 2016, 08:45 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Torque and Waze are both badass (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Realtime OBD2 data and truly realtime traffic data? As an analyst by trade, this is all that I need!
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post Aug 30 2016, 12:31 AM
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I'll have to research Torque sounds great.
Just to be sure, when I go to the APP store and search "Torque" It comes up with OBD Fusion is that the correct one?
& it needs an adapter . It says wi-Fi ELM327 & many mor options . .... Any help with the scan tool adapter that is best ?

Thanks
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post Aug 30 2016, 09:33 AM
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Are you android or apple? Apple needs wifi, android can use bluetooth.

If you have an android tablet or phone I would push you to use that and get a bluetooth adapter. Thousands of them out there, just get something under $15 on amazon that has lots of good ratings.
I have a couple of these, one in every car.
https://www.amazon.com/Veepeak-Bluetooth-Sc...=bluetooth+obd2
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post Aug 30 2016, 11:30 AM
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Off topic a little...but I was trying to use WAZE....is there a voice navigation? I can't get it to talk to me.
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post Aug 30 2016, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Aug 30 2016, 10:30 AM) *

Off topic a little...but I was trying to use WAZE....is there a voice navigation? I can't get it to talk to me.


Yes. You have to turn sound on. look for the speaker icon bottom right.

You can have it say just the alerts or alerts and navigation or none.
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post Aug 30 2016, 12:13 PM
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Waze!!!!
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For day to day driving, I use Google Maps as it seems to give very accurate traffic updates and faster routes when available. Do any of you feel that Waze does a better job?

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QUOTE(My 914 @ Aug 30 2016, 06:10 PM) *

For day to day driving, I use Google Maps as it seems to give very accurate traffic updates and faster routes when available. Do any of you feel that Waze does a better job?

Van

Waze is google maps, they were acquired in 2013 by Google. . Waze is where Google gets their data for Google Maps..


Google maps will possibly get you there faster, but Waze will tell you every little issue along the way as its a community driven application. You want to know where the police are? Waze. You want to know where the big pot holes are? Waze. You want to know where theres a tire in the road? Waze.


I use waze every mile I drive.... Its saved my ass more times than I can count. I dont even bother with my radar detector anymore. Waze tells me where the cops are 10 miles ahead or if they have been spotted in the area..
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post Aug 30 2016, 09:40 PM
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Waze has saved me at least 10 speeding tickets over 2 years.
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post Aug 30 2016, 10:09 PM
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Waze is the way to go. Drive over 500 miles a week in S Cal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Aug 30 2016, 10:35 PM
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I'm trippin' all over the east coast presently - Mapquest has the voice that navigated me through the mountains of SW Pennsylvania to Fallingwater with no problems. Waze for traffic patterns and times, road signs for gas stops and eats. All on my phone.
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Check to see if you have the latest Google Maps program. I just planned a trip with google maps on my iphone. I use it as my GPS on my motorcycle, and use my Android phone. Just made a 12 stop trip for my labor day motorcycle trip. After you enter your first set of start & destination, 3 little dots will appear tap those and a menu will come up and one is add stop. You can add stops, drag around the order. Is awesome. I used Waze once on a 8 hour ride sucked up 5 gigs of data.......... May have been my settings but never again.
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