Feature Status & Implementation List

Comprehensive breakdown of all production live features, active testing validation items, and planned roadmap phases for Torque-Link.

🟢 7 Live Modules 🟡 6 In Testing 🔵 5 Upcoming Core (P10-P14) 🟣 4 Extended Future (P15-P18)

🟢 Live Production Modules

Phase Feature Module Description & Key Scope Status
Phase 1
Authentication & Driver Profile
Driver registration, secure authentication token, customizable nicknames, driver levels, and total XP. 🟢 Live
Phase 2
Live GPS Telemetry & Speedometer
Real-time GPS location tracking (5Hz updates), live speed calculation (km/h), compass heading, and telemetry streaming. 🟢 Live
Phase 3
Interactive 3D Track Map (MapLibre)
Vector maps with dark mode styling, custom driver position markers, heading vectors, and track outline rendering. 🟢 Live
Phase 4
Virtual Track Creation & Waypoints
Drop Start/Finish gates and intermediate checkpoints with dynamic detection radii to record custom circuits or sprint routes. 🟢 Live
Phase 8
Driver Achievements & Gamification
XP progression, driver levels (Novice to Master), unlocked badges (First Blood Lap, Speed Demon, Apex Hunter), and trophy cabinets. 🟢 Live
Phase 9
Racing Teams, Clubs & Squad Chat
Found clubs with custom tags ([NL-RACE]), dedicated full-screen squad chat, squad level tiers, role management, and crew leaderboards. 🟢 Live
Garage
Custom Avatar Icons & Level Unlocks
Choose from 24 custom driver icons in My Garage (5 free at Level 1, progressive level unlocks up to Level 50), with sync across devices. 🟢 Live
Results
Interactive Results & Telemetry Modal
Tap any track result card in My Results & Ranks to inspect full speed graphs, top/average speeds, sector deltas, and rival comparisons. 🟢 Live

🟡 In Testing & Validation (Racing & Telemetry Features)

Phase / Scope Feature Module Key Objectives & Validation Focus Status
Phase 5
Automatic Lap Timing & Sector Analysis
Automatic checkpoint passing detection, line-segment proximity geometry, catch-up sweep for high speeds/low GPS rates, single-pass completion guard, sector split calculations, and background race stop. 🟡 In Testing
Grid Launch
Circuit Standing Grid Countdown
Motorsport 5-lamp gantry panel overlay (3 ➔ 2 ➔ 1 ➔ 🟢 GO!) with audio countdown chimes. Manual "START RACE COUNTDOWN" button enabled strictly when driver is positioned at the grid start line (< 30m) and greyed out when further away. Auto-fading launch light overlay (2.5s). 🟡 In Testing
Speed Window
Track Start Speed Window
Track Builder Start Speed Range Slider (3 km/h – 100 km/h) allowing custom start speed window configuration per track. Dynamic HUD status badge readout (READY • 10-25 KM/H). 🟡 In Testing
Phase 6
Global & Track Leaderboards
Real-time leaderboards per track ranking drivers by best lap times, rank badges (🥇/🥈/🥉), and personal bests. Comprehensive [TAG] badging across record holders and leaderboard rows. 🟡 In Testing
Phase 7
Voice Pacenotes & Co-Driver Audio Engine
Audio engine triggering vocal pace notes ("Hairpin Right 200m", "Chicane ahead") via TTS & sound FX based on distance. Single-shot audio event consumption to prevent audio loops. 🟡 In Testing
Phase 10 ⭐
Interactive Car Meet Events & Attendance System
Map Long-Press context menu with road snapping, interactive DatePickerDialog & TimePicker, map 📅 markers, bottom sheet event info, RSVP toggle (hidden for organizer), organizer fallback display, Unified Search CAR_MEET click wireup, and Squad Upcoming Meets in Teams Screen. 🟡 In Testing
Validation
Join Policy Approval Workflow
Testing INVITE_ONLY join policy approvals, captain Approve ✓ / Reject ✕ actions, and team settings editor (Edit ⚙️). 🟡 In Testing
Validation
Multi-Driver Proximity Radar & Avatars
Real-time map radar rendering nearby drivers with custom level-unlocked avatar icons inside blue radar bubbles. 🟡 In Testing

🔵 Upcoming Core Features (Phases 11 – 15)

Phase Feature Module Planned Implementation Scope Status
Phase 11
📸 Map Speed Traps & High-Speed Leaderboards
Place single-point Speed Trap detection gates on the map with customizable detection zones. Automatic pass-by velocity capture (km/h) when a driver passes through a speed trap. Top speed leaderboards ranking drivers by highest recorded velocity (km/h), featuring rank badges, driver team tags, and date timestamps. 🔵 Planned
Phase 12
💾 Offline Telemetry Caching & Background Auto-Sync
Local SQLite caching for recording telemetry points, speed traps, event check-ins, and lap attempts in zero cellular reception areas. Background auto-sync engine automatically uploading data once internet connectivity is restored. 🔵 Planned
Phase 13
🚜🛰️ Off-Road Engine (Free-Form Gates, Custom Radius & Satellite Maps)
Disable road-snapping constraints during track creation for 100% free-form checkpoint placement anywhere (fields, dirt trails, rally stages, paddocks, kart tracks). Custom gate detection radius slider (e.g. 5m tight apex gate up to 50m wide open rally checkpoint). Satellite & topographic map overlays during track creation to locate off-road trails and natural landmarks. Surface category metadata tags (ASPHALT 🛣️, DIRT_OFFROAD 🪵, SAND_GRAVEL 🏜️, MIXED_RALLY 🏁). 🔵 Planned
Phase 14
🌤️ Live Weather & Track Surface Conditions
OpenWeatherMap API integration feeding ambient temperature, track temperature, humidity, and precipitation. Automatic surface grip index classification (DRY ☀️, DAMP 🌦️, WET 🌧️). Condition-adjusted leaderboard filters for fair side-by-side comparisons. 🔵 Planned
Phase 15
🌐 Live Multiplayer Lobbies & Real-Time Ghost Racing
Visual ghost driver map overlay showing rival telemetry trajectory during active laps. Real-time track lobbies broadcasting sector split deltas (+0.34s) in real-time. Push-to-Talk Team Radio voice channel for squad members on track. 🔵 Planned

🟣 Extended Future Roadmap (Phases 16 – 19+)

Phase Feature Module Future Vision Scope Status
Phase 16
🔌 Multi-Device Bluetooth / USB OBD-II Telemetry Integration
Connect via ELM327 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi adapters to log Engine RPM, Throttle Position %, Engine Coolant Temp, Boost Pressure, and Gear Ratio. Read and display OBD Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 🟣 Future
Phase 17
📹 Dashcam Video Telemetry Overlay Export
Render 1080p/4K MP4 videos combining smartphone/action camera footage with animated telemetry overlays (Speedometer gauge, G-Force circle, Track map position, Lap timer). 🟣 Future
Phase 18
📈 G-Force Meter & Traction Friction Circle
Real-time 2D Traction Friction Circle showing Lateral (cornering) and Longitudinal (braking/acceleration) G-forces using smartphone IMU sensors. 🟣 Future
Phase 19
⌚ Smartwatch Companion App (Wear OS & Apple Watch)
Wrist racing display for live lap timer, delta split indicators, heart rate monitoring, and tactile haptic vibration alerts for checkpoint passing. 🟣 Future