How To Make An Awesome GoPro HD In-Car Mount For Approx. $30 (AK370Z)

AK370Z

Yes I do! I live my life 1/4 mile at a time! lol


Me too. Def. didn't expect it to be this sturdy. It was basically a plan in my head that turned into reality. This could have been a total failure but ended up being awesome!


haha.. will do! Due to my profession outside the forum, I'm VERY familiar with tiny measurements like mm. But if you're serious, i can convert them and add it to the DIY.

Ahh.. didn't know about that. If I make another extension pipe or any future pvc job, I'll remember your suggestion.


Thanks man. It means a lot coming from you as you're a DIY king as well. lol I thought you knew I was the STIG already?



Thanks guys!

Yes I am!


Please do. No complaint from me so far.

Nothing wrong with that man. Not every one has extra time. However, looking a the pic, it looks like the mount will never reach at your eye level . Meaning gopro will focus on the dashboard/cubby. Maybe I'm wrong but it doesn't look long enough (fyi, my mid pipe is at last 12" long). Let me know how you make out. If you don't like it, I'll help you make this diy.


Dude, get one. Even if you autox or any other sports, these camera's are great. I use it for HPDE, Autox, Go karting (indoor), Go karting (outdoor), on my bicycle, on my helmet etc. Very good camera. Money well spent.

Do it man! I'll help you if you need help

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As promised guys, here's the Autox video. It held up GREAT IMO. Take a look below. As for my autox skills, I'm really new at it. I am HPDE kinda guy and autox is something I'm trying to get better. First event after year and half so I'm a little rusty. Expect a thread in the Autox section with my experience.

No complaint from the mount still. I did leave the mount in the car for a long period. So from HPDE (done in early March) to this autox (done last weekend), over month a half, the clamps loosened slightly. All I had to do it tighten them up with a screwdriver and everything was tight. No noise, swaying, vibration was noticed .

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Rusty

Mine is almost eye level, and it sits back further. Think you are right about where you want the camera to be positioned at. Just behind your head at eye level. I have one of these coming next week.

RAM Mount Plastic 12 inch Extended Arm with Double 1 inch Socket

Here's a video I took the other day playing around.

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Filipe

excellent write up...was just wondering what to do myself, and you came thru, per usual.

mountaineerz

Great post, thanks ...

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Cheech

Thanks for the DIY Ak. I've been experimenting with different mount points inside the car. The expectation is to capture the drivers actions & gauges as well as the exterior view. Your option gave me some ideas, with some small modifications for my goals.

I've been using RAM mounts for all my cameras. I picked up from Amazon;
- a skeleton case for the GoPro to connect either an external mic or charge the camera for $22.00, and
- Mfr. P/N Description Price
B0074WMQLS RAM Mount Plastic Medium Arm B-Sock $10.99
B001ES5D5Y RAM Mount 1.75 inch Long Double $13.99
B009GLW1PG RAM Mount Female 0.25-20 Thread Hex $7.49
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Item Total: $32.47
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Total: $32.47

I've only used it on one cruise so far and am happy with the results. Camera placement will have to be fine tuned, but only a matter of time until the optimum spot is achieved.

Thanks again.





Short clip of the Canyon Cruise;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGVK...ature=youtu.be

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kenchan

i have one dat mounts to the passenger seat headrest posts. much cleaner looking.

Fergy

I have a track day coming up in early August at Mosport and my son and I were determined to get my GoPro into the action. Thank you AK370Z for this awesome idea! I used slightly different parts but the concept is virtually identical. I haven't yet glued or painted the mount but any skepticism we had about the basic design have disappeared after this test fit in the car. This is a really solid mount!

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