Where to mount go pro on a trackday?

[loggyboy]

My homemade one was an old tube from a floor lamp. Drilled 2 holes to suit the headrest bars so it isnt bolted to them, but they pass through it and its held in by the headrest. Then just a standard handle bar camera mount for the camera itself.

 

[16v-clio]

Just came across this which is a decent concept of you have a fixed tow eye

http://www.dsnclassics.co.uk/retrosport-shop/suspension-subframe-parts/gopro-camera-mount/

 

[loggyboy]

Im sure the TDO will love smashing that to sh*t when you end up in the gravel and need towing out.

 

[16v-clio]

Im sure the TDO will love smashing that to sh*t when you end up in the gravel and need towing out.

😂

 

[imprezaworks]

@Amos91

I assume you just drilled holes through the bar

 

[Amos91]

@Amos91

I assume you just drilled holes through the bar

Yep. Think it was circa 8mm drill bit.

 

[mix]

Generally I use a 3m sticky dashboard mount on top of the clock console with a secondary cable tie just in case. Most operators are happy with this

 

[loggyboy]

Used my mount at the weekend so reminded me to add some photos for this thread:
I also found the 197s has the same width of head rest bars, but the rest doesnt drop as low as the 182, so i added a couple of tapped threads and bolts to hold the bar in place.
Ignore the other holes, that was my early idea to use the similar mounting to the mounts shown earlier in this thread.

 

[lsdweb]

Here's mine - it's probably a little bit vulnerable but it's only a cheap GoPro copy. It's a wifi version so I should be able to start it before the start of the run.

 

[JamesBryan]

Here's mine - it's probably a little bit vulnerable but it's only a cheap GoPro copy. It's a wifi version so I should be able to start it before the start of the run.

What's that black thing stuck to the bumper?

 

[lsdweb]

What's that black thing stuck to the bumper?

Timing strut (beam breaker). Used to break the light beam(s) that start and stop the timing on sprints and hillclimbs.

 

[JamesBryan]

Timing strut (beam breaker). Used to break the light beam(s) that start and stop the timing on sprints and hillclimbs.

Ahh right... Surely the whole car would break the beam as it goes through?

 

[lsdweb]

Ahh right... Surely the whole car would break the beam as it goes through?

Yes but rules are rules and all that! The timing strut has to be set at a certain height and has to be the most forward bit of the car. Everything is timed to a hundredth of a second so it does need to be accurate!

 

[JamesBryan]

Yes but rules are rules and all that! The timing strut has to be set at a certain height and has to be the most forward bit of the car. Everything is timed to a hundredth of a second so it does need to be accurate!

At least it's the same for everyone.

 

[172_Tom]

Here's mine, made with bits bought from eBay totalling about £10.

 

[eon172]

And mine, cage clamp plus odd bits from an old cheap car phone holder to get it near eye level and being able to tweak the position. Have ordered a bracket to add to this for a rear facing camera in the same position....

 

[Chris_Beer]

Haven't seen anything for a Recaro seat mount yet?

Be interested to see the rear side window to window mount

 

[loggyboy]

Shower rail?

 

[lsdweb]

Here's some footage from my el cheapo camera mounted on the front panel: shows the timing beam on the start line James.

Please ignore the video - this was my first time at Charmouth - I will be quicker tomorrow (although today's time did beat the Welsh class record) !

 

[eon172]

Well done on the time, albeit a bit short for my liking the course does look fun.

On your camera does it have the 720p60 option? Might find the motion capture is better although maybe YouTube is affecting that. Oh and your date needs seeing lol. Thanks for sharing.

 

[eon172]

seeing = setting, bloody spell checker

 

[lsdweb]

Yeah it is a bit short! And it's a 350 mile round journey to get here!
I'm going to try and hit some apexes today!
The camera does have a higher resolution setting but I couldn't use it with the camera on the front as I have to start recording efore joining the queue so I'd run out of memory. Will try it today inside.

Well done on the time, albeit a bit short for my liking the course does look fun.

On your camera does it have the 720p60 option? Might find the motion capture is better although maybe YouTube is affecting that. Oh and your date needs seeing lol. Thanks for sharing.

 

[eon172]

Btw, I don't bother with 1080p as it consumes too much memory compared to the gains, it's all about the frame rate - higher is better with motion filming. Good luck today!

 

[Chris_Beer]

Shower rail?

Omp strut brace?

Actually, lets not go there again lol

 

[loggyboy]

Omp strut brace?

Actually, lets not go there again lol

I was gonna say about the shower rail idea would be good if they werent so flexible... just like a clio without a strut brae!

 

[Chris_Beer]

Yeah a cheapy spring type rail wouldnt last or be upto the job.

Need an adjustable pole with two suction pads.. And a camera mount.. link me up someone!

 

[loggyboy]

Make up a mount to screw in to the cross bar over the head lining?

 

[lsdweb]

I use a simple clamp (photo attached) . I've clamped to the passenger seat (video here - - a bit of vibration) and to the roll cage / ROPS (video from yesterday here - - very greasy!)

 

[levaz]

I use (and sell, shameless plug) one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282191307148?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

 

[Chris_Beer]

Is that a strap? Doesnt it fly all over the place?

 

[levaz]

It's a heavy duty velcro loop, rated at 7kg of grab.
The mount has a loop it threads through to pull it tight and take the slack out, then fold it back on itself for the grab

 

[Flat Eric]

Would be interesting to see if people have some ideas for the trendline seats too.

 

[Knuckles]

Would be interesting to see if people have some ideas for the trendline seats too.

I have an idea but it's actually getting the chance to knock it up.

Sportsters have the same problem

 

[levaz]

Would be interesting to see if people have some ideas for the trendline seats too.

Mine work on trendlines.
Trying to get hold of @Mendizmo to let me use his as a demo

 

[Chris_Beer]

Mine work on trendlines.
Trying to get hold of @Mendizmo to let me use his as a demo

Lets have some evidence, perhaps a bumpy roundabout or similar lol

 

[levaz]

Lets have some evidence, perhaps a bumpy roundabout or similar lol

I'll happily throw him my GoPro and a mount to film a blast, if he's up for it.

I'll give it a run in my Polo tomorrow for you, but don't expect anything dramatic from my 74hp!

 

[Chris_Beer]

It's more the bumps and heavy cornering etc rather than speed tbh

But please don't loose your licence over it lol

 

[levaz]

Bumps i can do, roads round here are like beruit

 

[levaz]

It's more the bumps and heavy cornering etc rather than speed tbh

But please don't loose your licence over it lol

Had to improvise in the Polo, the strap doesnt quite fit the OEM headrests.
So I did this instead.
Does that still count as a fair test?

Will upload video i got in abit.
Took the scenic route for some country lane action.

 

[Chris_Beer]

Looks good enough to me!