Fun Track Day, Little Mishap

m4a1mustang · 08-15-2010, 09:40 AM

You could try mounting it to the inside of the rear glass or on the rear brace.

djpathfinder · 08-15-2010, 09:57 AM

Inside rear window works well.

spearfish25 · 08-15-2010, 10:00 AM

I thought I tried the rear window but felt it was too far back. I'll try it again. The rear brace is pretty low and gives a center stack view...again just using the GoPro mounts in the kit.

I'd like to find a headrest mount that attaches to the two supports.

m4a1mustang · 08-15-2010, 10:09 AM

You'd definitely need to custom fab a mount for the rear brace.

Honestly, all you really need is a block of wood or something and some velcro to secure it to the top of the brace, then mount the go-pro to the block.

For a finished effect you could paint the block, wrap it with vinyl, or finish it with a nice stain.

Cmike2780 · 08-15-2010, 10:26 AM

Someone here did a camera rig setup that attaches to the back of the headrest. Look in the DIY section.

AutoX Z · 08-15-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I definitely had full right lock. The problem is that I lost traction in the rear. Mashing the accelerator would have worsened the situation. What I ended up doing was full right lock and clutch in...no brake or gas. As I slowed while sideways, I gently applied some brake and the car came back facing forward as I steered off and parallel to the track. I think being even faster with the right lock could have kept it on the track completely.

That's not completely true. Getting back on the throttle in a controlled manner would have shifted more weight onto the rear helping it find traction. Combine that with more opposite lock as soon as you start to feel the rear come around and you could have probably saved it completely. Still well done not putting it into the wall.

m4a1mustang · 08-15-2010, 11:54 AM

As far as I'm concerned that is a complete save. He didn't hit a thing.

SmoothZ · 08-15-2010, 01:22 PM

Love those houses on the side of the track.

Your car sounds so good. Quick, too. Glad you made it through w/o any damage.

cossie1600 · 08-15-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Definitely a good idea. I have to find a better way to mount the GoPro when I have a passenger. When there is no one in the passenger seat, I like to remove the headrest and put the suction cup on the little side window (see pic). It gives a perfect view of the track and full interior. With passenger...I haven't found a great spot yet.

That isn't bad at all, the rear view mirror gets in the way of my ghetto setup with a flip camera

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G Fo12ce · 08-15-2010, 06:14 PM

Nice one.

I'm a decent driver, but definitely can have room for improving. It's that kind of thing that makes me want to do some drift days, so when I go to the track and that happens it's not such a scary experience. Could even be fun if you get good right

Glad you didn't damage the car.

AK370Z · 08-15-2010, 06:24 PM

wow.. good save. You're so lucky the cars behind you didn't hit you as they were right behind you!

Did you use GoPro in your first video? where did you mount it?

cossie1600 · 08-15-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Nice one.

I'm a decent driver, but definitely can have room for improving. It's that kind of thing that makes me want to do some drift days, so when I go to the track and that happens it's not such a scary experience. Could even be fun if you get good right

Glad you didn't damage the car.

It doesn't do $hit, learn how to drive properly and it would never happen.

G Fo12ce · 08-15-2010, 08:24 PM

ya, drift guys can't drive and have no car control skill

cossie1600 · 08-15-2010, 09:02 PM

Most can't make it as a race car driver because they are too slow. It's like the Harlem Globetrotters.

G Fo12ce · 08-15-2010, 09:36 PM

1. While I understand your point it has nothing to do with my point. The skills learned drifting are good for accident avoidance and when the unexpected happens for the average guy. That's why they teach it a the BMW schools ect. ect.

2. There are examples of the the other side of the coin. There are drifters that have competed at Super GT, Lemans ect. levels:

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08-15-2010, 09:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	1. While I understand your point it has nothing to do with my point. The skills learned drifting are good for accident avoidance and when the unexpected happens for the average guy. That's why they teach it a the BMW schools ect. ect. 2. There are examples of the the other side of the coin. There are drifters that have competed at Super GT, Lemans ect. levels: __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

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