IS300 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Hey guys What type of camera mounts are you using? I was looking at a suction cup mount, and according to the CCR, it is up to the Registrar, so what is the norm. I was also looking at a harness bar and mounting a camera to that, but it sure is easier to mount the suction cup to the back window. Sorry, I have not figured out how to post pics yet. http://www.soloperformance.com/ShoppingCart/tabid/22/productName/Hama+Universal+Camera+Mount/Default.aspx or http://www.soloperformance.com/ShoppingCart/tabid/22/productName/CruiseCam+Headrest+Mount/Default.aspx Take Care & See you in Iowa, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAC Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I/O Port is the only one to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom_S Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Ditto on the IO Port. Remember, if you have defroster lines on the back window a suction mount probably won't work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IS300 Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 You know I forgot about that (rear defroster). Thanks, I think I am going to look a building a harness bar and incorporating a camera mount. Thanks again, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Altima Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Take a piece of 1x4, drill holes for the head-rest adjuster poles, mount the camera mount to that. This is only good if you have stock seats. I'm gonna make one this week in school for use at M-O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonT Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Take a piece of 1x4, drill holes for the head-rest adjuster poles, mount the camera mount to that. This is only good if you have stock seats. I'm gonna make one this week in school for use at M-O. That setup will shake so badly you won't be able to watch the video. Plus, I hope you mean metal 1x4 and not wood! There are a couple of cheap mounts that use the same concept but they have like J bolts that grip the headrest posts. They work better, but the camera still shakes if it is mounted on an empty seat. (Watch your empty passengers seat as you drive - it moves a LOT) If you're doing that fab in shop class, do what you said but cut it down the middle through the mount holes. Then drill and tap holes through the 1" side (drill one side and tap the other) so you when you tighten the bolts it clamps the headrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1LapSRT Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I/O Port is the way to go.... Solid as a rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Love my I/O Port! Also, get a wide angle lense. I picked one up off of ebay for $15 and it really helped me get the whole windshield in view. This video is from my rollbar: http://www.breesmotorsports.com/INCAR/NationalChamps_BestLap.wmv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IS300 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Bill and everyone else, Do you guys have your I/O camera mount mounted to a roll bar, seat bracket, etc.? Also, Bill I will be in TTE at Mid-Ohio for the Championships in September in an IS300. See ya & thanks for the help, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1LapSRT Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Mounted to the cross bar on the roll cage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I have mine mounted on the diagonal bar to get it up high enough for a good view. Glad to hear there will be another TTE car. I'm looking forward to a big group. We have at least 3 of us from Ohio going to Nationals. Are you running Putnam in May? If so, I'll see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesWilson Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 ChaseCam mounts are also rock-solid, weigh a lot less than the I/O Port mount, and are expandable to create a multitude of different extensions and articulating arms. Currently used by IMSA GT3 teams, Baja1000, Dakar, and even a few TT and 944Spec guys here and others worldwide along with the ChaseCam PDR100 Solid State Digital Video Recorder, a compact-flash-based MPEG2 (DVD/Broadcast quality) unit manufactured in the USA. http://www.chasecam.com/mounts/ http://www.chasecam.com/pdr/pdrss.htm -JW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IS300 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Bill Yes I should be at Putnam Park, as well as a few other OH/IN events. Alright thanks again for your input, I think I am going to build a harness bar for Iowa and look into a roll bar as well. See Ya Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heeltoer Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 If you have a cage or roll bar there is no reason not to get an IOPort. On the other hand, if you don't have either of those then the Hamas is not a bad solution. Video from Norcal NASA Thunderhill 3/12 using Canon Elura 100 with Hamas mount on back window. http://www.pureyang.com/misc/thill2007_03_11.mov ( 11.2 MB, right click save as, if it doesnt play use http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ) My rear window has both tint and defroster lines, the Hamas sticks to any glass surface everytime, no questions asked. Removal is also hassle free. Image is very stable and from this perspective there is also a record of the steering input which can be helpful in further diagnosing the driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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