my in-car camera mount solution...

sniper1rfa · 11-06-2009, 02:51 PM

Just thought I'd share what I came up with today...

It uses the two dome light screws and the two rearmost grab-handle screws. Very sturdy, good location and good view.

The drops and cross-bar are aluminum flat, the braces are aluminum "L" channel, and they're bolted together with 4 small angle brackets and some 6mm bolts. It's pretty easy to put in and take out. Everything is available at home depot.

Will have some sample video after the weekend.

chimchimm5 · 11-06-2009, 03:07 PM

Does the camera sit above or below the flat bar?

If above, won't the rear view mirror get in the way?

And I'm assuming you'd only use this when all passengers are wearing helmets.

But you're right, that is the best in-car camera location for really capturing the feel of what it's like in the car and not just artistic shots. Hence this is essentially the location of incar cams when there is a full cage inside.

sniper1rfa · 11-06-2009, 03:10 PM

Below, upside down. I plan on removing the rear view while using it. It's actually far enough away that helmets aren't needed*, but i only plan on using it for events that require helmets anyway (rallycross).

* well, for the front two seats.

EDIT: I may make another one that drops lower, to save myself the processing required to invert the image, but there is less clearance for the camera that way. I'll do it when i own my own camera.

MasterKwan · 11-06-2009, 04:24 PM

You need to check with who you run with. Not sure that would fly on the tracks I run.

jc8587 · 11-06-2009, 04:36 PM

This is a nice setup if you dont have access to removeable headrests...

But if you do, another simple solution is to get a peice of PVC pipe, drill 4 holes where the removeable headrest's poles can slip through and drill a hole in the middle with a camera bolt sticking up. Easy, and under $8!

pete_falcone · 11-06-2009, 05:51 PM

That's a nifty setup, but jc is right. Take advantage of the headrests. My buddy did a home depot-style setup for the same price and it's very effective.

This setup would definitely not be allowed in some of the sanctioning bodies I run with.

Bueller · 11-07-2009, 04:37 AM

That is not safe, even with helmets on. That should not pass tech at any event.

leecea · 11-07-2009, 03:38 PM

I attach a monopod to the passenger seat via the headrest. It's not quite centered - closer to the passenger side - but lets me get a pretty good shot out the windscreen.

http://home.comcast.net/~leecea/misc/monopod.htm

sniper1rfa · 11-08-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterKwan

Not sure that would fly on the tracks I run.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete_falcone

This setup would definitely not be allowed in some of the sanctioning bodies I run with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bueller

That is not safe, even with helmets on. That should not pass tech at any event.

Seriously? It terminates behind the seats and is bolted into the car in four locations. How is that unsafe in any way?

cooleyjb · 11-08-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniper1rfa

Seriously? It terminates behind the seats and is bolted into the car in four locations. How is that unsafe in any way?

In a big impact your seat could deform and the mechanism that holds the back of your seat could fail and you have a nice spear sitting just behind your head that is well bolted into the car.

Bueller · 11-09-2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniper1rfa

Seriously? It terminates behind the seats and is bolted into the car in four locations. How is that unsafe in any way?

Because it has the potential for a catastrophe. Anything can happen, and when it happens, are you seriously going to trust having that contraption bolted above you on the inside of your car a few feet from your body? Furthermore, you dont have rollover protection. Now use your imagination, and imagine what can happen. Assume the worst. Beyond that, OEM seats are designed as such so that if your roof collapses in a rollover, your seats collapse back so that you have a chance to survive when your roof collapses onto you. When that happens, what do you suppose that contraption of yours is going to impale into? Like i said, assume the worst, and the catastrophic scenarios are pretty much endless. Long story short, get rid of that thing.

AnthonyA182 · 11-09-2009, 03:30 AM

so what is the best solution if you have seats WITHOUT a detachable headrest??

cooleyjb · 11-09-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyA182

so what is the best solution if you have seats WITHOUT a detachable headrest??

Suction cup mounts on a window.

11-06-2009, 02:51 PM	#1
sniper1rfa Scooby Specialist Member#: 141040 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Plymouth, MA Vehicle: 07 2.5i wagon UGM	my in-car camera mount solution... Just thought I'd share what I came up with today... It uses the two dome light screws and the two rearmost grab-handle screws. Very sturdy, good location and good view. The drops and cross-bar are aluminum flat, the braces are aluminum "L" channel, and they're bolted together with 4 small angle brackets and some 6mm bolts. It's pretty easy to put in and take out. Everything is available at home depot. Will have some sample video after the weekend.

11-06-2009, 03:10 PM	#3
sniper1rfa Scooby Specialist Member#: 141040 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Plymouth, MA Vehicle: 07 2.5i wagon UGM	Below, upside down. I plan on removing the rear view while using it. It's actually far enough away that helmets aren't needed, but i only plan on using it for events that require helmets anyway (rallycross). well, for the front two seats. EDIT: I may make another one that drops lower, to save myself the processing required to invert the image, but there is less clearance for the camera that way. I'll do it when i own my own camera. Last edited by sniper1rfa; 11-06-2009 at 03:20 PM.

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11-06-2009, 03:07 PM	#2
chimchimm5 Scooby Specialist Member#: 88501 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon CGM	Does the camera sit above or below the flat bar? If above, won't the rear view mirror get in the way? And I'm assuming you'd only use this when all passengers are wearing helmets. But you're right, that is the best in-car camera location for really capturing the feel of what it's like in the car and not just artistic shots. Hence this is essentially the location of incar cams when there is a full cage inside.

11-06-2009, 04:24 PM	#4
MasterKwan Scooby Guru Member#: 98961 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Black	You need to check with who you run with. Not sure that would fly on the tracks I run.

11-06-2009, 04:36 PM	#5
jc8587 Scooby Newbie Member#: 76201 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX WRB	This is a nice setup if you dont have access to removeable headrests... But if you do, another simple solution is to get a peice of PVC pipe, drill 4 holes where the removeable headrest's poles can slip through and drill a hole in the middle with a camera bolt sticking up. Easy, and under $8!

11-06-2009, 05:51 PM	#6
pete_falcone Scooby Specialist Member#: 123330 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: North Mexico Vehicle: 06 Pedosoob RIP NJIC 2004-2009	That's a nifty setup, but jc is right. Take advantage of the headrests. My buddy did a home depot-style setup for the same price and it's very effective. This setup would definitely not be allowed in some of the sanctioning bodies I run with.

11-07-2009, 04:37 AM	#7
Bueller Scooby Newbie Member#: 154696 Join Date: Jul 2007	That is not safe, even with helmets on. That should not pass tech at any event.

11-07-2009, 03:38 PM	#8
leecea Scooby Specialist Member#: 37359 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: PA Vehicle: 2003 WRX (Sedan)	I attach a monopod to the passenger seat via the headrest. It's not quite centered - closer to the passenger side - but lets me get a pretty good shot out the windscreen. http://home.comcast.net/~leecea/misc/monopod.htm

11-09-2009, 03:30 AM	#12
AnthonyA182 Scooby Newbie Member#: 59990 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Vehicle: 2003 Bugeye Wagon PSM	so what is the best solution if you have seats WITHOUT a detachable headrest??