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I have been wanting a camera mount for a while now for when I go racing. I really didn't want to pay $40 plus shipping for the modifry one so I made my own.
I went to lowes and bought a peice of steel, a few bolts, nuts and washers, and some foam weather stripping.
I made it a little bigger than the modifry one hoping to increase stability. I cut it out with my dremel and sanded it down to make all edges smooth. I put the foam strips under it to protect my secret compartment from any scratches. Took me about 30 mins.
It turned out really well and is very sturdy. I can pull up and down on it and it barely moves at all.
I am thinking of having it powdercoated and buying a swivel attachment to put the camera on. Although I don't think I need that because the veiw is pretty spot on.
No problem man. If it does vibrate or anything, I'll just go get another thicker sheet. Hopefully when I get it powdercoated it'll make it a little stiffer.
Last night I added a few large washers and lock washers to a few places and that seemed to make it a little better.
The only thing I didn't think of is opening the secret compartment. The bolt could hit the glass depending on how long of a bolt you have. So, if you plan to just keep it on or if you need to get in there with the top up, you could get a rubber plug that will fit the long bolt that the camera goes on. When you open it the plug with act as a stopper and not tear up your tint and glass.
Not that I really care though because I bought the warrenty for my tint that allows me to get the tint on, and if I feel like ripping it of, I can. Then I can turn around and go back and they will put more on!!!
Made a camera mount, cost was about $15 so far.
