Some ppl have shown interest in my camera mount. It's simple, but effective. It's just a slab of carbon fiber (but u could use anything that is sturdy, I just wanted something a little *cool*) bolted in through the windscreen mounting holes. Then I drilled another hole in the center for the camera's screw. The hole that is drilled is undetectable from the outside when the windscreen is in place. Takes about 1 min to switch from mount to windscreen.




There are videos from this on my website. Check out the October 21 AutoX in the media section for videos of this particular mounting system.

http://www.imbecilicracing.com

 

Very, very nice job! I think I'm going to have to fashion one of those myself, unfortunately with something a little more prosaic than genuine CF (much envy here!!)

 

Excellent setup!

If one were to put spacers in the existing holes, one might not even need to drill the middle hole. The material going across would have to be stiffer or thicker though.

I might toy around with this tonight

 

I've been thinking of using this spot for a radar detector. Anyone know if it would work ok there, or would it get interference from the rear view mirror?

 

nice autox videos on your website!..
i did run the morning AS session....the course looks different on video....makes me feel dizzy watching it

 

Thanks a bunch for the idea.

Here is the Home Depot version of the mount. Using an aluminium square tube and some 10-32 and 1/4 screws. I did not have to drill a hole in the car.

I just finished it and took it around the block. Nice video. So now I am all set for the track this weekend. Put a safety belt around it just in case the thing goes flying.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by restonS2000
[B]Thanks a bunch for the idea.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gilcwong
[B]Here's a stupid question from a non-handyman :

 

The Home Depot design looks like the camera might rock from front to back, but the design is a clever way to avoid any extra holes and use available materials.

I drew up a design a long time ago for something similar, but wider for more stability, but it would have required machining. I couldn't get Mingster interested in manufacturing it...

Ted