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

DarkJak · 04-12-2013, 02:40 PM

This is brilliant! Gonna have to do this if/when I get a GoPro.

Rusty · 04-12-2013, 07:41 PM

Nice AK!

I'm lazy, so I bought mine. LOL

RAM Mount GoPro Roll Bar Strap Mount RAM-B-149Z-2-GOP1U

RUFFSTUFF · 04-12-2013, 08:21 PM

Awesome!

Kev T · 04-13-2013, 09:35 AM

Great job, this is on my to do list for summer trackdays.

Joepro · 04-14-2013, 09:16 PM

About to pull the trigger on a camera(I do not track, but they are cool, so I want one haha) I was looking for mounting solutions, this is it. I would like if the bottom T you cut fit a tad tighter to the coupler, either a bigger T if larger reducers are available, or cut some more off each side so it is less than a half pipe...there is probably nothing wrong with it the way it is, but it would look better. if you paint the clamps and rotate the adjusters to the bottom it will look even better.

Good think my windows are tinted, im sure I will get comments all the time at the store or gas station, look at that ricer with a camera in his car haha....that will be me! It is right above the acc outlet too, will make a charge cord simple.

Like the rear view mirror is useful in our cars !

DIY FTW!

RUFFSTUFF · 04-15-2013, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

It is right above the acc outlet too, will make a charge cord simple.

Unless you drill a hole in the housing (!), the charging port is not accessible on a GoPro.

Joepro · 04-15-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

Unless you drill a hole in the housing (!), the charging port is not accessible on a GoPro.

true, but they make other housings, I don need it to be water proof in the car.

RUFFSTUFF · 04-16-2013, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joepro

true, but they make other housings, I don need it to be water proof in the car.

Ha... you never know.

You will still need to drill a hole. The housings are the same, the back door changes.

Rusty · 04-16-2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

Ha... you never know.

You will still need to drill a hole. The housings are the same, the back door changes.

They do make other frames to hold the camera in that has no back to it. And it has the holes in the side for the plugs. One frame is just for the camera, and the other one is for the camera and battery pack.

Joepro · 04-16-2013, 10:40 AM

ya those are the ones I saw for the h3 rusty!

Wabbyyy · 04-16-2013, 02:27 PM

Good DIY. Gotta try this out for my gopro

AK370Z · 04-17-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Wait... Do you always drive with a helmet on? Or was that so we don't see your face??? Lol

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

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Originally Posted by cdoxp800

I am amazed at how steady it is. That turned out great. Great job AK.

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!

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Very cool AK!

tip: change your cm references to mm.... metric is a little tricky for beginners! lol

STEP 5:
Cut the excess rubber piece. Please do not cut the exact size you measured. Cut maybe a cm mm or two larger. This will prevent from overlapping when you tighten the clamps later.

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.

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Great idea and great execution.

I suggest that you use primer on the PVC joints before gluing. It makes the bond much stronger and more able to handle vibration/shock.

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

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Originally Posted by kenchan

great job!

i was wondering if the camera would bounce too much, but your vid proves otherwise.

loled@ helmet wearing street racecardriver.

not to self: Stig is AK.

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?

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Nice job AK

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

Nice!

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Great stuff AK.

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Wearing a helment for street driving.

Oh, your The Stig.

Yes I am!

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Originally Posted by GrooveStyle

Awesome! I'll have to do this...

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

This is brilliant! Gonna have to do this if/when I get a GoPro.

Please do. No complaint from me so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Nice AK!

I'm lazy, so I bought mine. LOL

RAM Mount GoPro Roll Bar Strap Mount RAM-B-149Z-2-GOP1U

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joepro

About to pull the trigger on a camera(I do not track, but they are cool, so I want one haha) I was looking for mounting solutions, this is it. I would like if the bottom T you cut fit a tad tighter to the coupler, either a bigger T if larger reducers are available, or cut some more off each side so it is less than a half pipe...there is probably nothing wrong with it the way it is, but it would look better. if you paint the clamps and rotate the adjusters to the bottom it will look even better.

Good think my windows are tinted, im sure I will get comments all the time at the store or gas station, look at that ricer with a camera in his car haha....that will be me! It is right above the acc outlet too, will make a charge cord simple.

Like the rear view mirror is useful in our cars !

DIY FTW!

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.

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Originally Posted by Wabbyyy

Good DIY. Gotta try this out for my gopro

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

AK370Z · 04-17-2013, 10:52 PM

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 .

Rusty · 04-18-2013, 03:23 PM

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.

Zoren 370 · 04-18-2013, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Nice AK!

I'm lazy, so I bought mine. LOL

RAM Mount GoPro Roll Bar Strap Mount RAM-B-149Z-2-GOP1U

Did this fit the roll bars properly? Your video look good with this mount.

04-12-2013, 02:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,865 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Nice AK! I'm lazy, so I bought mine. LOL RAM Mount GoPro Roll Bar Strap Mount RAM-B-149Z-2-GOP1U __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-12-2013, 08:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
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04-14-2013, 09:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	About to pull the trigger on a camera(I do not track, but they are cool, so I want one haha) I was looking for mounting solutions, this is it. I would like if the bottom T you cut fit a tad tighter to the coupler, either a bigger T if larger reducers are available, or cut some more off each side so it is less than a half pipe...there is probably nothing wrong with it the way it is, but it would look better. if you paint the clamps and rotate the adjusters to the bottom it will look even better. Good think my windows are tinted, im sure I will get comments all the time at the store or gas station, look at that ricer with a camera in his car haha....that will be me! It is right above the acc outlet too, will make a charge cord simple. Like the rear view mirror is useful in our cars ! DIY FTW! __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group Last edited by Joepro; 04-14-2013 at 09:30 PM.

04-16-2013, 10:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	ya those are the ones I saw for the h3 rusty! __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

04-13-2013, 09:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
Kev T Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Surrey England Posts: 39 Drives: nissan 370z 2010 GT Rep Power: 15	Great job, this is on my to do list for summer trackdays.

04-16-2013, 02:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 30 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	Good DIY. Gotta try this out for my gopro __________________ 2009 370z.

04-17-2013, 10:52 PM	#28 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	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 . __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

04-18-2013, 03:23 PM	#29 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,865 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	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. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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