sho_bc
Dragonboater
any cheap-to-buy or easy-to-make camera mount ideas out there? i'd like to film my runs, if possible.
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hawkeye18
Sorta cares
do you want an adhesive solution or one you screw in? The latter would be more stable, but more permanent... http://www.ram-mount.com is a good place to start.
Shoaz
Studly dood
Alex, there's stuff like this around:
I think for an autocross it would be okay, but you might check with your tech inspector first. I'd guess something like this or a suction-cup mount be okay, but first find out what will pass tech.
I've seen a few different versions of this sort of mount, so I'm guessing they're not too hard to find. Personally, that pic scares me for track use, but for an autox it's probably fine as long as it'll get through tech.
I think for an autocross it would be okay, but you might check with your tech inspector first. I'd guess something like this or a suction-cup mount be okay, but first find out what will pass tech.
I've seen a few different versions of this sort of mount, so I'm guessing they're not too hard to find. Personally, that pic scares me for track use, but for an autox it's probably fine as long as it'll get through tech.
Ishodu
SHO Member
I don't know about the gen 1s but here is the the way I rigged up mine in my gen2, I removed my factory sub awhile ago. This leaves a section of holes in the back carpet that are not quite though. I just opened up one of these holes, you can harly see it. And all I needed to do was use a peice of 1/8 plate under there 4x4 or so. Don't seem to think it needs to be metal and it could be thicker. Any way just drill a 1/4 hole in the center of that. Then screw a 1/4" bolt of the approate length into the bottom of your camera and it will hold it there very well. For an example look in the road course section I posted a few vids there.
thebigjimsho
LSA = YUM
That CruisCam should pass tech with no problems. I have that exact mount and I've run a couple autocrosses and 4 track days with it.Alex, there's stuff like this around:
I think for an autocross it would be okay, but you might check with your tech inspector first. I'd guess something like this or a suction-cup mount be okay, but first find out what will pass tech.
I've seen a few different versions of this sort of mount, so I'm guessing they're not too hard to find. Personally, that pic scares me for track use, but for an autox it's probably fine as long as it'll get through tech.
http://www.cruisecam.com/mounts.html
Here is a video using the CruiseCam mount...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=t7CnQkHXfiU
sho_bc
Dragonboater
just checked with our tech peoples, and that cruise cam mount seems to meet all the rules and requirements so long as i use the strap as well. its now on order. 
sho_bc
Dragonboater
care to explain why it scares you? roll or passenger side impact situations?
Shoaz
Studly dood
Just that it's a lot of mass hanging on the end of a cantilevered beam, which is the structural design least likely to survive an impact without failing. (Especially since it's not exactly anchored to the strongest thing in the car.) I wouldn't want a loose camera bashing around near my head in accident. The strap will help that if it's secured so that the camera can't get to you, and I'm glad to hear they require the strap.
Also, in a severe rollover or t-bone I wouldn't be too excited about what is essentially a spear with a camera on it right near my neck.
But autox is pretty tame stuff as far as accident likelihood is concerned, so I wouldn't be nearly as worried in autox. FWIW, I got that pic from someone in our local NASA region asking if it was okay for DE, and the answer he got was that it was okay. I've since learned that it's fairly common for people to use these in DE events. Physics is often underappreciated by the non-scientific.
sho_bc
Dragonboater
interesting. yah, i figured there might be some safety concerns with regards to it. I googled "how to make a camera mount", and came up with some pages where they use an aluminum squared tube with holes cut out for the headrest posts, and its mounted in the center that way. also saw one on the suby forums for one that mounts under the passenger headrest only, mounted to a plate between the headrest posts.
If i ever make my way to an open road course with higher speeds and more "danger", I'll probably look into another kind of mount.
If i ever make my way to an open road course with higher speeds and more "danger", I'll probably look into another kind of mount.
egroce11
New Member
If you've got a cage or plan on one this is what I use:
http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IPRS&Category_Code=IOPP
Ernie
http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=IPRS&Category_Code=IOPP
Ernie
Shoaz
Studly dood
That's what I have as well. Those dudes are solid enough that they're not going anywhere, and pretty popular as a result. Comes with a strap, too, which makes them race-legal with a lot of groups.
But ya do need a harness bar on which to mount it.
gmorrell
Never been a noob...
I have ioport mounts in the SVO and the SHO, they're very good mounts if you're rollbar equipped.
Physics is often underappreciated by the non-scientific.
Physics; the silent killer.
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sho_bc
Dragonboater
Hey Jim, when you ordered your mount, did you get any confirmation/order number from them, or anything acknoledging the purchase? Its been nearly 2 weeks since i ordered mine with nothing in the way of a "thank you for your purchase" or order number, or even replies to my emails.... getting prepared to cancel my paypal payment.
thebigjimsho
LSA = YUM
That's weird. I got almost immediate confirmation and shipping was fairly quick. Sounds like something's wrong...Hey Jim, when you ordered your mount, did you get any confirmation/order number from them, or anything acknoledging the purchase? Its been nearly 2 weeks since i ordered mine with nothing in the way of a "thank you for your purchase" or order number, or even replies to my emails.... getting prepared to cancel my paypal payment.
sho_bc
Dragonboater
hm. I guess I'll give them a call on Monday to see whats up.
sho_bc
Dragonboater
cruisecam.com doesn't seem to be in operation anymore, but they were happy to take my money.... sounds like a SHOshop of the car camera-mount world. 
filed a claim through paypal already. their phone line is disconnected and their fax number isn't in service.
filed a claim through paypal already. their phone line is disconnected and their fax number isn't in service.hawkeye18
Sorta cares
whoa... that's f***ed up. Have you called the BBB yet?
shomesomesho
G-force addict
cruisecam.com doesn't seem to be in operation anymore, but they were happy to take my money.... sounds like a SHOshop of the car camera-mount world.
D@mn that sucks.
thebigjimsho
LSA = YUM
Unbelievable! I feel horrible. I sent an email to them. Hopefully this can be made right...cruisecam.com doesn't seem to be in operation anymore, but they were happy to take my money.... sounds like a SHOshop of the car camera-mount world.
sho_bc
Dragonboater
you feel horrible? for recomending them? you weren't to know. their website is still up and accepting money, so there is no reason to know unless you've tried calling them like i did. I'll just have to find another site to buy from.
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