Official GO PRO HD 370Z Owners Thread:Mounting Tips, tricks, Pictures, Videos Inside

flashburn · 03-10-2011, 07:11 AM

So has anyone found a mount to use on the interior support bar? I think that would be the best location for recording during track events.

ChrisSlicks · 03-10-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

So has anyone found a mount to use on the interior support bar? I think that would be the best location for recording during track events.

It's not a very good mount location for this camera as it is such wide angle. You would mostly end up with a view of the seats.

flashburn · 03-10-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It's not a very good mount location for this camera as it is such wide angle. You would mostly end up with a view of the seats.

Really? I thought this video was from that spot:

ChrisSlicks · 03-10-2011, 08:47 AM

Looks like a customized mount off the seat headrest or the rear glass. Even at that the view of the windshield is less than 25% of your frame. The idea is to get as much view of the track as possible while still including the drivers hands somehow.

I haven't found the ideal spot yet. Dash works well for view but then you can't see your hands. Side of the car gets the hands and a decent view of the track but then you pick up a lot of noise and can't hear conversation from inside the car.

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Really? I thought this video was from that spot:

flashburn · 03-10-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Looks like a customized mount off the seat headrest or the rear glass. Even at that the view of the windshield is less than 25% of your frame. The idea is to get as much view of the track as possible while still including the drivers hands somehow.

I haven't found the ideal spot yet. Dash works well for view but then you can't see your hands. Side of the car gets the hands and a decent view of the track but then you pick up a lot of noise and can't hear conversation from inside the car.

Yeah, after looking at it again, I think it is off of the rear hatch. I haven't looked at the camera's features yet, but is there any lense zoom? If so, I think that spot + zooming in a little would work pretty good.

Like you said, looking to get a position where you can see the road and the drivers hands, as well as hearing any conversation in the car.

Regardless, I need to buy one of these!

AK370Z · 04-28-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Looks like a customized mount off the seat headrest or the rear glass. Even at that the view of the windshield is less than 25% of your frame. The idea is to get as much view of the track as possible while still including the drivers hands somehow.

I haven't found the ideal spot yet. Dash works well for view but then you can't see your hands. Side of the car gets the hands and a decent view of the track but then you pick up a lot of noise and can't hear conversation from inside the car.

AWESOME RUN Chris! loved it!

Love the camera angle and location. Can you take a picture of the location where you mounted the GO PRO? Also, what software are you using to edit the video (and retain full screen)?

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Originally Posted by RCZ

unbelivable. Makes me really want to get one

Dude, you don't have one ?

It cost 1% of your all mods! lol Do we have to start a "RCZ GO PRO HD" fund ? lol

I must say, it was the BEST $270 I have ever spent period!

ChrisSlicks · 04-28-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

AWESOME RUN Chris! loved it!

Love the camera angle and location. Can you take a picture of the location where you mounted the GO PRO? Also, what software are you using to edit the video (and retain full screen)?

Thanks man. It is attached to the that black glossy B-pillar about 1/4 of the way up. If you go too high you can't see through the windshield, too low and the side mirror blocks the view. I'll pop a picture the next time I'm mounting it.

For editing I'm just using an AVI trimmer, remuxer called AVIDemux. It's got its quirks but it does the job quickly and is free.

If you want to do fancy text overlay or that then you will need to use Adobe Premier or Sony Vegas which both support wide screen HD video.

christian370z · 03-10-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Really? I thought this video was from that spot:

They probably used the suction cup to mount it hanging from the hatch glass, that is much higher up that the rear bar.

Jon@AAMComp · 03-10-2011, 11:01 AM

I actually like that angle you have Chris, I'm going to do this the next time we finish a build here.

We shot this video from the windshield. I wanted to get just a tiny bit of the hood in the frame, but I didn't screw down one of the joints properly. You'll see what I mean. Video quality is top drawer though:

Twin Turbo 370Z Acceleration : AAM Competition on Vimeo

03-10-2011, 07:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 21	So has anyone found a mount to use on the interior support bar? I think that would be the best location for recording during track events. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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03-10-2011, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jon@AAMComp Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 327 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	I actually like that angle you have Chris, I'm going to do this the next time we finish a build here. We shot this video from the windshield. I wanted to get just a tiny bit of the hood in the frame, but I didn't screw down one of the joints properly. You'll see what I mean. Video quality is top drawer though: Twin Turbo 370Z Acceleration : AAM Competition on Vimeo