I have absolutely no idea whether this app works accurately, but if you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch, you can get some stats about your car's performance.

It's called Dynolicious and you can find out more here.

For those who care: both the iPod Touch and the iPhone have accelerometers which are normally used to detect orientation - the display will rotate depending on how the device is held. Since the 2.0 firmaware update and the platform being opened for developers, a lot of interesting applications for these have appeared. These range from a spirit level (one of the demo apps supplied with the SDK) but racing games (you use the iPhone as a steering wheel - tilt to steer) to artwork apps which clear the screen when you shake it.

This is an interesting use for these devices.

 

I am due for a new phone, this is really tempting.

 

I have an iPod Touch, which is about 80% iPhone and it's a nice thing to have. I'm still pondering a full iPhone, but I'm waiting to see if the Pay As You Go option will be available. I'm not a heavy mobile phone user, so even the cheapest iPhone contract requires careful consideration.

That said, if the experience I am getting from the iPod Touch is anything to go by, the iPhone should really be on my wish list.

 

I have a 3G Iphone, I'm going to download this app a little bit later and drive like crazy on my lunch break.

Thanks for the info...

 

Let us know how you get on. :-)

 

Here's some more info on the Dynolicious:

 

I just bought this app for my iPhone 3G, and I'm headed to the track tonight. I'll let you guys know what I think.

I'm very excited to try it out, and might have to take an extended lunch break today. Damn, I just love toys.

I'm curious, though. What did you guys use for the drivetrain loss number and the weight? I've heard 18, 19 and 20 % for drivetrain loss. And the stats on the car say 3240 for curb weight.

 

the new 3g iPhone is ridiculous. It's really the next step in technology, the things you can do with that phone is remarkable. Love them, and I don't even have one (though bout everyone I know has one)