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title: "Garmin Catalyst, Driving Performance Optimizer with Real-time Coaching and Immediate Track Session Analysis, for Motorsports and High Performance Driving (010-02345-00), Black, 6.95 inch"
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# Real-time Bluetooth audio coaching Instant lap & session data analysis 10 Hz multi-GNSS precision Garmin Catalyst, Driving Performance Optimizer with Real-time Coaching and Immediate Track Session Analysis, for Motorsports and High Performance Driving (010-02345-00), Black, 6.95 inch

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** R31729
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏁 Drive smarter, lap faster, own the track with Garmin Catalyst!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin Catalyst, Driving Performance Optimizer with Real-time Coaching and Immediate Track Session Analysis, for Motorsports and High Performance Driving (010-02345-00), Black, 6.95 inch by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** R31729 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Real-Time Audio Coaching:** Get instant, adaptive coaching cues streamed directly to your headset or car stereo—no guesswork, just results.
- • **Precision Tracking at 10 Hz:** Harness groundbreaking True Track Positioning tech for razor-sharp racing line accuracy.
- • **True Optimal Lap Technology:** Unlock your best achievable lap time based on your actual driving lines, pushing your limits every session.
- • **Cockpit-Ready Touchscreen Interface:** Seamlessly review performance data and improvement areas on a vibrant 7” touchscreen—no laptop needed.
- • **Universal Track Database & Mounting:** Access global road courses preloaded and securely mount with heavy-duty suction or screw-down options.

## Overview

Garmin Catalyst is a cutting-edge motorsports performance optimizer featuring 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning, real-time Bluetooth audio coaching, and True Optimal Lap technology. Designed exclusively for track use, it mounts securely in your cockpit and offers immediate session analysis on a 7-inch touchscreen, empowering drivers to identify and act on key improvement areas without external devices. Preloaded with global track data and equipped with versatile mounting options, Catalyst transforms your driving with data-driven insights and adaptive coaching.

## Description

Garmin Catalyst is an industry-first racing coach and driving performance optimizer (device not intended for public roadway use) that’s changing the world of motorsports. It mounts in the cockpit, gathering performance data and providing real-time audible coaching. Immediate session analysis helps drivers of all levels achieve their full track driving potential. Groundbreaking True Track Positioning technology uses built-in sensors and 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning to automatically generate your car’s racing line on the track. Plus, our revolutionary True Optimal Lap technology shows your best achievable time, based on lines you actually drove and can repeat. While on the track, hear real-time coaching cues through a compatible Bluetooth -enabled headset or car stereo (headset sold separately). After your session, use the touchscreen display to immediately review your performance data and see your major areas for improvement.

Review: Data Acquisition for Dummies - I've been doing track days and racing and have realized just how useful data acquisition is for improving your driving (very, it's very useful). If you don't have a DA system, get one. ANY system is better than none, trust me here. As an AIM SOLO user, this is -very- different. The underlying data stored is pretty much the same and while the Garmin Catalyst interface does allow you to quickly get to it, once you start playing around and digging deeper you realize that there's quite a bit of information in this tool. I find that between sessions, the Garmin is wonderful. It's easy to setup and intuitive to use. Finding opportunities between sessions is simple and allows you to make effective use of your track time. You can find 3 "opportunities" and get a good idea of what to do in order to improve. Since the Garmin is using your own variance in the laps, it's never telling you to do something that you are incapable of doing. In addition, as it keeps logging more information and you improve, it will keep picking your best performance from that segment and identify that as the best approach. This is something you would manually do with an AIM Solo but comparing video or downloading the trace, here that analysis is done for you and you're simply presented with the best line / approach. Does this replace all other DA systems? No, it does not. In fact, I actually still run my AIM SOLO in conjunction. I find that the AIM SOLO LED green / red display is much easier to grasp without thinking while actually driving. In theory the Garmin display also uses a predictive lap timer and give your the same green / red information with a time delta, but WHILE you're actually driving... it's just not as easy to grasp. With the AIM SOLO, more green LEDs are better, that's all you have to know. If you took a different line through a corner and got a green LED for your troubles, great... do more of that. With the Garmin, if it's green you don't get MORE green, you would have to see if the number went up or down. In addition, I wish the Garmin was more flexible with camera placement. Right now the camera is on the windshield. Good for identifying the line but not necessarily for seeing what YOU as the driver were doing, where you were looking, etc. etc. In between sessions I find the Garmin system phenomenal for identifying the biggest opportunities (you can chase time in every corner but some corners will net aa bigger return on investment than others, with the Garmin it does the analysis for you). At the end of the day, I still use the AIM SOLO combined with video from BEHIND the seat to show me not just the line, but also the AIM SOLO (with the LEDs) and what the driver is doing (I shifted later / earlier, I actually started turning later / earlier). Then come up with an overall plan for the entire lap based on identifying the best segments and car position (and orientation). Is this worth the money? Yeah, it really is. If you have an AIM SOLO should you still get this? I'm not returning mine, I plan on continuing to use both. If you don't have a Data Acquisition system would you buy this one first? If you're not a data person and have no other DA system, then yeah this is probably a great first data system (and works well as an ONLY data system).
Review: Easy to use, good feedback - I've used the Catalyst for about 5 sessions now and it's taken me that long to get really comfortable with it. I've graduated from Harry's and different combinations of cameras, that sometimes would or wouldn't all work together, and sometimes they even synched. It certainly was a lot to worry about even when it did behave. The Catalyst, like most Garmin products I use, works without much fuss and does the job nicely. The camera captures great video and the unit has plenty of mounting and power flexibility. While I would like the addition of OBD2 parameters for the improved "hero" videos, the existing functionality is perfectly good for the core function of driver coaching. I love wearing my Bluetooth ear buds to get real-time coaching feedback, as well as lap by lap times. In regular driving the screen just displays elapsed lap time as well as a red or green Delta times. I'm not looking at it, anyway. The audio coaching focuses on positive re-enforcement with hints on apex, braking and such with a "good job" when something goes well. I would recommend adding a negative reinforcement feature. All true learning involves pain so "that sucked" would be perfectly appropriate and welcome, as well as "what were you thinking" and "Duh!". The post-session analysis in areas to improve is where this shines. It took me a while to come to grips with the idea that LONGER braking may be better, or that an apex I hadn't considered faster was better, but by doing some experimenting with lines and then following the advice of the Catalyst my lap times have consistently improved. Video review and download is simple and quick, battery life seems good. The size is right. I'm looking-forward to continued firmware updates with more features!

## Features

- Garmin Catalyst mounts in the cockpit to gather your performance data and provide real-time audible coaching; immediate session analysis shows your major areas for improvement. It is not intended for public roadway use..Control Method:Touch.Special Feature:Bluetooth,Touchscreen.
- To automatically generate your car’s racing line on the track, groundbreaking True Track Positioning technology uses built-in accelerometers, image processing and 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning.
- Receive real-time audio coaching cues in your headset, or stream through your car stereo via BLUETOOTH technology.
- Revolutionary True Optimal Lap technology shows your best achievable time, based on lines you actually drove and can repeat.
- Automatically interprets your data to show biggest areas of gain right on the 7” Catalyst display, no computer needed.
- Easily compare your performance data from other sessions, and get immediate, adaptive suggestions.
- Shows best lap time, adaptive delta time, number of laps and session time.
- Preloaded track database includes road courses from around the world.
- Review in-depth performance data on your Garmin Catalyst device, or access a summary of your data on your mobile device or computer using the Garmin Catalyst app
- Securely position Catalyst inside the cockpit using the included heavy-duty suction cup or screw down mount.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08G58D42M |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,086 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #44 in Handheld GPS Units |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (169) |
| Date First Available | September 3, 2020 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Weight | 15.4 ounces |
| Item model number | 010-02345-00 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Product Dimensions | 0.93 x 7.84 x 4.79 inches |
| Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Special features | Bluetooth, Touchscreen |
| Whats in the box | Garmin Catalyst; microSD card pre-installed under covered compartment; Remote Cam with polarized lens cover; Remote Cam 3.5m data cable; Heavy duty vehicle suction cup; Powered magnetic mount; 1” connecting arm (2x); 1” arm connector; Cable clips; Vehicle power cable; 1” ball adapter screw down plate; USB data cable; Additional Remote Cam adhesive; 12V bare wire vehicle power cable; Documentation;… |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Battery Life:** 2 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth
- **Map Type:** North America
- **Model Name:** Catalyst
- **Screen Size:** 6.95 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Bluetooth, Touchscreen
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Car

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this useful for 0-60, lateral G's, etc. in daily driving?**
A: Nope. It’s really intended for track driving/racing.

**Q: Is this eligible for the Garmin $100 mail in rebate?**
A: Yes

**Q: Can this be used in auto crossing with Scca?**
A: The Catalyst is oriented toward driving on track on road courses. One selects a track at the beginning of a session and the Catalyst uses the track configuration to provide coaching guidance with regard to position (turn in, apex), braking, and accelerating.

**Q: Does the camera buffer wind noise?**
A: No, not really. I have this inside my race car with open windows and you get a lot of wind noise in the audio watching back the race videos.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Data Acquisition for Dummies
*by J***I on January 25, 2022*

I've been doing track days and racing and have realized just how useful data acquisition is for improving your driving (very, it's very useful). If you don't have a DA system, get one. ANY system is better than none, trust me here. As an AIM SOLO user, this is -very- different. The underlying data stored is pretty much the same and while the Garmin Catalyst interface does allow you to quickly get to it, once you start playing around and digging deeper you realize that there's quite a bit of information in this tool. I find that between sessions, the Garmin is wonderful. It's easy to setup and intuitive to use. Finding opportunities between sessions is simple and allows you to make effective use of your track time. You can find 3 "opportunities" and get a good idea of what to do in order to improve. Since the Garmin is using your own variance in the laps, it's never telling you to do something that you are incapable of doing. In addition, as it keeps logging more information and you improve, it will keep picking your best performance from that segment and identify that as the best approach. This is something you would manually do with an AIM Solo but comparing video or downloading the trace, here that analysis is done for you and you're simply presented with the best line / approach. Does this replace all other DA systems? No, it does not. In fact, I actually still run my AIM SOLO in conjunction. I find that the AIM SOLO LED green / red display is much easier to grasp without thinking while actually driving. In theory the Garmin display also uses a predictive lap timer and give your the same green / red information with a time delta, but WHILE you're actually driving... it's just not as easy to grasp. With the AIM SOLO, more green LEDs are better, that's all you have to know. If you took a different line through a corner and got a green LED for your troubles, great... do more of that. With the Garmin, if it's green you don't get MORE green, you would have to see if the number went up or down. In addition, I wish the Garmin was more flexible with camera placement. Right now the camera is on the windshield. Good for identifying the line but not necessarily for seeing what YOU as the driver were doing, where you were looking, etc. etc. In between sessions I find the Garmin system phenomenal for identifying the biggest opportunities (you can chase time in every corner but some corners will net aa bigger return on investment than others, with the Garmin it does the analysis for you). At the end of the day, I still use the AIM SOLO combined with video from BEHIND the seat to show me not just the line, but also the AIM SOLO (with the LEDs) and what the driver is doing (I shifted later / earlier, I actually started turning later / earlier). Then come up with an overall plan for the entire lap based on identifying the best segments and car position (and orientation). Is this worth the money? Yeah, it really is. If you have an AIM SOLO should you still get this? I'm not returning mine, I plan on continuing to use both. If you don't have a Data Acquisition system would you buy this one first? If you're not a data person and have no other DA system, then yeah this is probably a great first data system (and works well as an ONLY data system).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use, good feedback
*by A***R on July 6, 2021*

I've used the Catalyst for about 5 sessions now and it's taken me that long to get really comfortable with it. I've graduated from Harry's and different combinations of cameras, that sometimes would or wouldn't all work together, and sometimes they even synched. It certainly was a lot to worry about even when it did behave. The Catalyst, like most Garmin products I use, works without much fuss and does the job nicely. The camera captures great video and the unit has plenty of mounting and power flexibility. While I would like the addition of OBD2 parameters for the improved "hero" videos, the existing functionality is perfectly good for the core function of driver coaching. I love wearing my Bluetooth ear buds to get real-time coaching feedback, as well as lap by lap times. In regular driving the screen just displays elapsed lap time as well as a red or green Delta times. I'm not looking at it, anyway. The audio coaching focuses on positive re-enforcement with hints on apex, braking and such with a "good job" when something goes well. I would recommend adding a negative reinforcement feature. All true learning involves pain so "that sucked" would be perfectly appropriate and welcome, as well as "what were you thinking" and "Duh!". The post-session analysis in areas to improve is where this shines. It took me a while to come to grips with the idea that LONGER braking may be better, or that an apex I hadn't considered faster was better, but by doing some experimenting with lines and then following the advice of the Catalyst my lap times have consistently improved. Video review and download is simple and quick, battery life seems good. The size is right. I'm looking-forward to continued firmware updates with more features!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game Changer! Love it
*by S***R on January 13, 2025*

Cons: in a cloudy day, it sometimes doesn't lock on satellites for timing, so blah whatever... Pros: Coaching is awesome with Audio Ques. Really great stand alone system and you can just take it a learn immediately. Easy setup and easy to upload video footage. Wish: it has CAN extension or OBD extension to get more telemetry in there... I was debating with this over a AIM SOLO DL or something, but I am a visual learner so its a must have.

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