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

Rusty · 04-19-2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

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

The hose clamp that comes with it is too small. I got a 4" hose clamp and it fits great on my RobiSpec bar.

grant · 04-19-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The hose clamp that comes with it is too small. I got a 4" hose clamp and it fits great on my RobiSpec bar.

Sorry, thought you were talking about the DIY mount.

I used the 3" one with my RobiSpec bar. Works great. I had most of the parts laying around, except I used a cap on the camera end. image.jpg

Rusty · 04-19-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by grant

I used the 3" one with my RobiSpec bar. Works great. I had most of the parts laying around, except I used a cap on the camera end. Attachment 67288

I'm using the Ram mount. The hose clamp that came with it wasn't big enough.

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

AK370Z · 04-19-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Looks good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grant

Sorry, thought you were talking about the DIY mount.

I used the 3" one with my RobiSpec bar. Works great. I had most of the parts laying around, except I used a cap on the camera end.

Looks good man! Did you use my method to build this?

Zoren 370 · 04-20-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The hose clamp that comes with it is too small. I got a 4" hose clamp and it fits great on my RobiSpec bar.

Ok thanks! Did you just buy the 4" hose clamp from HomeDepo?
Is that what we call that OE rear strut bar=RobiSpec Bar? or this is entirely a different modified strut bar?

Rusty · 04-20-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Ok thanks! Did you just buy the 4" hose clamp from HomeDepo?
Is that what we call that OE rear strut bar=RobiSpec Bar? or this is entirely a different modified strut bar?

I got the hose clamp from work.

It's just your standard hose clamp.

I don't have the stock strut-cross bar in my Z. I have the RobiSpec harness bar.

Brad370 · 03-11-2014, 04:06 PM

Just made your mount and it works great. It looks so flimsy with how long the PVC pipe is, but you can't argue with the results. My Nismo is as bumpy as they get and it stays in place with stable video.

Rusty · 03-11-2014, 04:46 PM

6 trackdays and some bumpy roads around here. I've had no problems with the mount. Even used it on my Power Wagon for some off-roading.

bobburk · 03-17-2014, 06:08 AM

This works pretty good for me. It is an inch wide steel bar screwed into a
piece of square tubing and bent to the proper angle.

Filipe · 03-28-2016, 11:09 PM

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

mountaineerz · 09-15-2016, 12:22 PM

Great post, thanks ...

Cheech · 03-19-2017, 03:51 PM

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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item Total: $32.47
Shipping: $0.00
Subtotal: $32.47
Tax: $0.00
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

kenchan · 03-19-2017, 04:33 PM

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

Fergy · 06-24-2017, 08:52 PM

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!

03-11-2014, 04:06 PM	#37 (permalink)
Brad370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: online Posts: 102 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	Just made your mount and it works great. It looks so flimsy with how long the PVC pipe is, but you can't argue with the results. My Nismo is as bumpy as they get and it stays in place with stable video. Rusty likes this.

03-11-2014, 04:46 PM	#38 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	6 trackdays and some bumpy roads around here. I've had no problems with the mount. Even used it on my Power Wagon for some off-roading. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-17-2014, 06:08 AM	#39 (permalink)
bobburk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lowry Crossing, Tx Age: 59 Posts: 151 Drives: 13' Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 12	This works pretty good for me. It is an inch wide steel bar screwed into a piece of square tubing and bent to the proper angle. __________________ Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you a race car and that is the next best thing. Last edited by bobburk; 03-18-2014 at 03:48 AM.

09-15-2016, 12:22 PM	#41 (permalink)
mountaineerz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: West Viriginia Posts: 7 Drives: 14 Black-Sport-6sp Rep Power: 9	Great post, thanks ... __________________ 14 370 sport test pipes

03-19-2017, 03:51 PM	#42 (permalink)
Cheech Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast / So Cal Posts: 217 Drives: Frontier & Zed Rep Power: 15	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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item Total: $32.47 Shipping: $0.00 Subtotal: $32.47 Tax: $0.00 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 __________________ Thought for the Day: My wife just stopped and said, "You weren't even listening, were you?" I thought, "That's a pretty weird way to start a conversation." Last edited by Cheech; 03-19-2017 at 04:26 PM.

03-28-2016, 11:09 PM	#40 (permalink)
Filipe Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Connecticut Posts: 97 Drives: '84 Z31, '10 40th Rep Power: 10	excellent write up...was just wondering what to do myself, and you came thru, per usual.

03-19-2017, 04:33 PM	#43 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i have one dat mounts to the passenger seat headrest posts. much cleaner looking.

06-24-2017, 08:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
Fergy Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NW GTA, Ontario, Canada Age: 71 Posts: 25 Drives: 17 370Z Nismo Blk M6 Rep Power: 8	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! __________________ Last edited by Fergy; 06-27-2017 at 05:42 PM.

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