What video camera, and how/where mounted
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Melting Slicks
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What video camera, and how/where mounted
OK, my 2014 does not have PDR.
And, as I understand it, installing the 2015 PDR system is a no-go.
So, what after-market video camera would compare with the one
from the PDR ?
And, how/where would I mount it?
And, how about encompassing measurements of speed, rpm, g-force, etc., etc. ?
Any thoughts, recommendations, or ????
And, as I understand it, installing the 2015 PDR system is a no-go.
So, what after-market video camera would compare with the one
from the PDR ?
And, how/where would I mount it?
And, how about encompassing measurements of speed, rpm, g-force, etc., etc. ?
Any thoughts, recommendations, or ????
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I bought this dash cam on amazon because it had a motion sensor. I was driving to a buddies golf trip and wasn't that comfortable leaving my new ride in the parking ramp. It was very cheap and the video is good.
The good:
It was cheap
It came with a long cord so that it can be plugged into the trunk outlet.
Good quality video
Motion sensor
It is very small and mounts behind the rear view mirror.
The not so good:
The instructions are terrible. You need to mess with it for an hour to figure it out.
No speed, GPS, or other car data
Sample video. Sorry the radio was on.
The good:
It was cheap
It came with a long cord so that it can be plugged into the trunk outlet.
Good quality video
Motion sensor
It is very small and mounts behind the rear view mirror.
The not so good:
The instructions are terrible. You need to mess with it for an hour to figure it out.
No speed, GPS, or other car data
Sample video. Sorry the radio was on.
Le Mans Master
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From: Haymarket Virginia
Here's my 14' with a Blackvue installed in the PDR location.
Camera is wifi so I can stream on my iPad or iPhone.
Records GPS info and the quality is very good. Also has an option for a rear camera.
Camera is wifi so I can stream on my iPad or iPhone.
Records GPS info and the quality is very good. Also has an option for a rear camera.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Richmond, BC, Canada
Zeegs,
Thanks for the info... looks good.
I wonder if we can tap into the mirror electronics for power.
Nutzzzzz,
more info please... (name, model, where available (link if possible), etc., etc.))
I wonder if we can tap into the mirror electronics for power.
And a sample of video taken, if possible.
Thanks
Thanks for the info... looks good.
I wonder if we can tap into the mirror electronics for power.
Nutzzzzz,
more info please... (name, model, where available (link if possible), etc., etc.))
I wonder if we can tap into the mirror electronics for power.
And a sample of video taken, if possible.
Thanks
Last edited by NTMD8R; Dec 15, 2014 at 10:33 PM.
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Would that interfere with my V1 mounted under the mirror?
This is what I did for my V1: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1586672645
Elmer
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I have a GoPro mounted to the shark bar harness bar between the seats, and an iphone 6 running Track Addict app that controls the gopro and also pics up data from the go point BT1 OBDII sending speed, g's etc to the track addict video via blue tooth. Track addict uses WiFi to control the GoPro so you need to use a OBDII sender that
uses Blue Tooth, not WiFi The iphone is mounted to a Ram suction mount with iphone holder attachment. It all starts running when you
reach 10mph on the track, Track addict uses GPS and has various tracks loaded as well, and once you mark the start/finish line, it keeps track of that for timing purposes. Everything can be powered by mini usb cords so batteries not a problem. (GoPro with WiFi running is esp
hard on it's battery.
uses Blue Tooth, not WiFi The iphone is mounted to a Ram suction mount with iphone holder attachment. It all starts running when you
reach 10mph on the track, Track addict uses GPS and has various tracks loaded as well, and once you mark the start/finish line, it keeps track of that for timing purposes. Everything can be powered by mini usb cords so batteries not a problem. (GoPro with WiFi running is esp
hard on it's battery.
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I found this while doing research.
$99.99 on Amazon
I have the 12v up there already for my V1 and I might be able to tap the wire for switched power to the camera.
Looked more: No GPS, no speed notation.
Elmer
$99.99 on Amazon
I have the 12v up there already for my V1 and I might be able to tap the wire for switched power to the camera.
Looked more: No GPS, no speed notation.
Elmer
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Melting Slicks
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From: Richmond, BC, Canada
JwBert,
I had my camera mounted (in my C6) to my rollbar, but that
made the viewing area difficult, because it was so far back that
it included much of the dash and windshield surround.
So I am looking for something that mounts to the windshield, in front of the mirror.
Elmer,
looks great.
How did you provide the 12v for your V1 ?
I had my camera mounted (in my C6) to my rollbar, but that
made the viewing area difficult, because it was so far back that
it included much of the dash and windshield surround.
So I am looking for something that mounts to the windshield, in front of the mirror.
Elmer,
looks great.
How did you provide the 12v for your V1 ?
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JwBert,
I had my camera mounted (in my C6) to my rollbar, but that
made the viewing area difficult, because it was so far back that
it included much of the dash and windshield surround.
So I am looking for something that mounts to the windshield, in front of the mirrot.
Elmer,
looks great.
How did you provide the 12v for your V1 ?
I had my camera mounted (in my C6) to my rollbar, but that
made the viewing area difficult, because it was so far back that
it included much of the dash and windshield surround.
So I am looking for something that mounts to the windshield, in front of the mirrot.
Elmer,
looks great.
How did you provide the 12v for your V1 ?
Ran a line down to the console and hooked it up to the cigarette plug in the console.
Elmer
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I use GoPro Hero 3 Black edition .. its great and you can see and control it with your phone..
VBox Performance Box for Gs, and performance data.. (http://www.vboxmotorsport.com/index....performancebox )
if i want ECU data i plug in my HPTuners Scanner (http://www.hptuners.com/products/vcmscanner.php )
I put it together with RaceRender 3 (http://racerender.com/RR3/Features.html )
VBox Performance Box for Gs, and performance data.. (http://www.vboxmotorsport.com/index....performancebox )
if i want ECU data i plug in my HPTuners Scanner (http://www.hptuners.com/products/vcmscanner.php )
I put it together with RaceRender 3 (http://racerender.com/RR3/Features.html )
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JwBert,
I had my camera mounted (in my C6) to my rollbar, but that
made the viewing area difficult, because it was so far back that
it included much of the dash and windshield surround.
So I am looking for something that mounts to the windshield, in front of the mirror.
Elmer,
looks great.
How did you provide the 12v for your V1 ?
I had my camera mounted (in my C6) to my rollbar, but that
made the viewing area difficult, because it was so far back that
it included much of the dash and windshield surround.
So I am looking for something that mounts to the windshield, in front of the mirror.
Elmer,
looks great.
How did you provide the 12v for your V1 ?
Le Mans Master
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Posts: 8,615
Likes: 60
From: Haymarket Virginia
Zeegs,
Thanks for the info... looks good.
I wonder if we can tap into the mirror electronics for power.
Nutzzzzz,
more info please... (name, model, where available (link if possible), etc., etc.))
I wonder if we can tap into the mirror electronics for power.
And a sample of video taken, if possible.
Thanks
Thanks for the info... looks good.
I wonder if we can tap into the mirror electronics for power.
Nutzzzzz,
more info please... (name, model, where available (link if possible), etc., etc.))
I wonder if we can tap into the mirror electronics for power.
And a sample of video taken, if possible.
Thanks
Not my car but here's a sample video. It's 10x better than the PDR.
Would that interfere with my V1 mounted under the mirror?
This is what I did for my V1: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1586672645
Elmer
This is what I did for my V1: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1586672645
Elmer
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St. Jude Donor '15
Take a look at Harrys GPS Lap Timer App for both iPhone and Android. Might fit the bill especially if you are on the track.
http://www.gps-laptimer.de/Home.html
http://www.gps-laptimer.de/Home.html
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks Zulu,
good link.
Now, if I can use a camera recommended by others above,
(not the iPhone camera) with Harry's software
on my iphone, with an external GPS (as recommended by Harry),
and an OBD II plug/dongle (as recommended by Harry),
this might be a great solution.
Harry's software is $20.
A better GPS is about $150,
an OBD II dongle is about $100,
and a "better" camera is about $150. (I prefer the small tubular ones).
If I can make this all work with Harry's software.... whoo boy.
good link.
Now, if I can use a camera recommended by others above,
(not the iPhone camera) with Harry's software
on my iphone, with an external GPS (as recommended by Harry),
and an OBD II plug/dongle (as recommended by Harry),
this might be a great solution.
Harry's software is $20.
A better GPS is about $150,
an OBD II dongle is about $100,
and a "better" camera is about $150. (I prefer the small tubular ones).
If I can make this all work with Harry's software.... whoo boy.
Racer
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Well PDR retrofit is definitely possible as we've supplied the custom programming to make it happen for a 14 however it IS considerably expensive from what the customer told us. I guess it depends on how bad you want it?
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To how expensive and does it log all ecu data to be seen on cosworth program?
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I found this while doing research.
$99.99 on Amazon Amazon.com : E-PRANCE Mini 0803 Car DVR Recorder Ambarella A7LA50D Chip Full HD 1296P(Upgrade Mini 0801) -Come with E-PRANCE LOGO : Car Electronics
I have the 12v up there already for my V1 and I might be able to tap the wire for switched power to the camera.
Looked more: No GPS, no speed notation.
Elmer
$99.99 on Amazon Amazon.com : E-PRANCE Mini 0803 Car DVR Recorder Ambarella A7LA50D Chip Full HD 1296P(Upgrade Mini 0801) -Come with E-PRANCE LOGO : Car Electronics
I have the 12v up there already for my V1 and I might be able to tap the wire for switched power to the camera.
Looked more: No GPS, no speed notation.
Elmer
Love using the 1080p resolution (1296p possible) there is another model that has GPS. Look here: