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

[flashburn]

Should there be any concern of that suction cup losing grip on the car? That would be a concern of mine when mounting it outside of the car.

[Boost_lee]

As long as the surface is clean and flat, I would not worry about it falling off. Be sure to only use the goprosuction cup mount as it is very sturdy and tested to 200mph I believe. I tried another brand suction cup for cameras and it doesn't compare at all.

I've ran mine on the windshield, side window, and rear bumper on 2 vehicles with no problems

[ChrisSlicks]

I've tested mine up to about 130mph, I've seen others take it higher. Just make sure both surfaces are clean and smooth and give it the old spit wipe before applying.

[buddahson]

If anyone is looking for a gopro HD and can wait a few weeks for it, go to buydig.com and enter gopro25 for 25% off. I bought mine there the other day.

[AK370Z]

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)?

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]

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.

[sig11]

Wow. I really like the look of that video, Chris. I may have to give that spot a try at my next track day.

Mounted in the rear window it feels like the windshield is a million miles away. The inside view is probably best for seeing how you screw up though. (like when I missed a downshift).

After a year with the camera I think the view that produced the coolest video was the front/center of the roof. Dragon Run 2 on Vimeo

[ChrisSlicks]

If you look at my other videos you will see that I've tried all kinds of mounting positions ChrisSlicks Youtube Channel

I did the dashboard mount for my last track day. Good view of the track and minimal wind noise but no view of the driver so you can't see what the hands are doing. I might consider running 2 cameras.

[ZForce]

Placed an order today for the GoPro with forum vendor Injected Performance with Dustin. Also purchased the Battery Pak and Tripod Mount. Had to go elsewhere for the Kingston 32 gb Mem Card and picking up a Cigarette Lighter USB adaptor to charge the battery while it's recording.

Xmas is coming early to my house and will arrive just in time for my run "Brunch Run" coming up on May 21.

[rarwz]

Originally Posted by AK370Z

BTW, this video was flipped via Windows live movie maker.

Not sure if it was covered or not, but you can flip the video prior to recording. Check the book, it has the instructions for setting it for flip or upside down mode. Takes 2 sec to change it prior to recording!


I prefer the unicorn look

[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by rarwz

Not sure if it was covered or not, but you can flip the video prior to recording. Check the book, it has the instructions for setting it for flip or upside down mode. Takes 2 sec to change it prior to recording!

They came out with that feature towards the end of last year, prior to that there was no way to do it in the camera.

If you have an older camera do the firmware update to get the new features.
GoPro HD HERO Firmware Update - Tutorials & Firmware Download

[ZForce]

Thanks for the info guys. Fisrt thing I am going to be looking for when mine arrives, is the firmware version.

Then re-read all gazillion pages here. Some great info, thanks!

[tomnavone]

Originally Posted by ZForce

Placed an order today for the GoPro with forum vendor Injected Performance with Dustin. Also purchased the Battery Pak and Tripod Mount. Had to go elsewhere for the Kingston 32 gb Mem Card and picking up a Cigarette Lighter USB adaptor to charge the battery while it's recording.

Xmas is coming early to my house and will arrive just in time for my run "Brunch Run" coming up on May 21.

Dustin and injected performance are awesome! Got my volks from him. I want one of these cameras bad. Ill be looking forward to the video u get from the brunch run. I'm for sure not going to make that run rob @zcg will have my car till the 23rd.

[kdo2milger]

Bwahahahahaaaa!!!!

penny loafers on a go-kart


















































but nice camera case and awesome vids....

[ZForce]

Originally Posted by tomnavone

Dustin and injected performance are awesome! Got my volks from him. I want one of these cameras bad. Ill be looking forward to the video u get from the brunch run. I'm for sure not going to make that run rob @zcg will have my car till the 23rd.

Great guys at Injected Performance I will not hestitate to shop there again. Been eying this camera since last years Feather River Run. It's due to arrive tomorrow and memory card on Thurs. I hope the manual is not like a dictionary (fat) because I want to have enough time to become familiar with all of the features and test out different mounting locations. Tell Rob at ZCG he owes me one and to get your car back on the evening of the 20th....j/k. You probably will not be any shape after returning from the island. I was hoping to mount the camera somewhere in your engine bay to hear the TT....haha

I hope I got all of the accessories covered? Would hate to weed thru all the manual stuff just to find out I did not get an that one neccesity accessory.