[Z06] Where are you guys mounting your GoPro's on your Z?
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Burning Brakes
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Where are you guys mounting your GoPro's on your Z?
just got one. where do you guys think the best spot to mount this thing outside the car?
plan on doing side by side rolling runs. also,does the adhesive tape screw the paint?
plan on doing side by side rolling runs. also,does the adhesive tape screw the paint?
Drifting
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From: Golden CO
I've been thinking about where to mount mine also. I'm thinking I want to hang one under the car for a chase cam, one right behind the front wheel to capture counter steer angles, one on my head or on the dash and then I've got a normal camera on a harness bar for over the shoulder view. Might switch the dash view for a spot near radiator intake. I'll have to play this weekend and see what looks coolest.
Burning Brakes
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From: SLC UT
The suction cup is very versatile and very strong. I used the 3M tape mount to place the camera just in front of the grill. It was extremely strong and I thought I was going to pull my paint off when I removed it. It came off without any problems though, just went slow and took my time. Check out Youtube for more mounting ideas.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I mount it to the roof or front fender.
This was my wife in the car at an airport Auot X we did a couple weeks ago. It makes for a cool view of the course and you get a good look at the speed and attitude of the car.
This was my wife in the car at an airport Auot X we did a couple weeks ago. It makes for a cool view of the course and you get a good look at the speed and attitude of the car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: LAS VEGAS NV
The suction cup on the mid roof sounds good as does the front bumper mounted in front of the grill. The suction cup or adhesive won't get peeled off at 150mph? It's that good?
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Drifting
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Instructor
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I used the suction cup mount. In the GoPro manual it stated to use the waterproof housing, for high winds (aka driving fast). It worked out well for me as i drove the Dragon in may. Can't wait to get back to the States and drive it again. What a blast!
Matt
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St. Jude Donor '15
When I borrowed a GoPro for AX I also mounted it to the roof. It made a very nice vantage point an usually had just enough of the hood showing give a little feedback on what the car was doing while not blocking the shot. My terrible driving and spinouts made for good video
Le Mans Master
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Unless the GoPro is mounted low on the rear by the license plate don't expect to hear the exhaust in your videos very well. These GoPro's are great, but really need an external mic connection...
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Bill
Drifting
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depends on what youre trying to capture! I like in-car or rear mounted personally...
Here's a few angles...
(I actually have straight pipes in that video, not the muffler mod. My friend made a mistake)
Here's a few angles...
(I actually have straight pipes in that video, not the muffler mod. My friend made a mistake)
Drifting
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From: DFW, TX
I am thinking since carbon fiber doesn't flex much it would be cool to mount it on the front fender, behind the wheel. Since it would be very low, it would feel like you're going faster than you really are
Race Director
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From: Daytona Beach FL
At the track I want to see the in-cockpit action, as well as the track.
The video below isn't a GoPro - it was taken several years ago with an old low-res video cam, but what I'm looking for when videoing my track sessions is how I'm driving, as well as my line and what's going on out on the track:
I want to be able to see my steering inputs at corner turn-in and through esses and chicanes, and steering reactions to those little momentary losses of traction when I'm right at the limit. You can see in the video below that I can't see what I'm doing at all - all I can see is the track:
I moved the camera back so I could get info on what my hands were doing.
However, if you're just taking video of canyon carving runs and are mainly interested in the scenery, then mounting on the outside is good.
Like Bill Dearborn said, I'd be careful about mounting on the outside for high speed track events where you might damage following cars if the camera comes loose. Many track day organizations may not allow it, or they might require a tether if the camera is mounted with a suction cup, whether inside or on the outside of the car.
Bob
Last edited by BEZ06; Feb 28, 2014 at 12:45 PM.
