Oops

 

that... not so safe.

 

why not?

doesnt go anywhere? its behind the driver.
-j

 

That doesn't bounce around at all?

 

nope.....i tested it already... works great so far.

only cost me like 3 bucks in materials. lol

HOME DEPOT:
1- wooden stick $2.05
1- 1 inch wing bolt $0.88

- J

 

WTF Jason!? Another redneck camera mount! lol

I understand what you're trying to accomplish but you're better off going a different route with the same mounting points (this is what I suggested to a fellow autocrosser and it works great!).

Instead of wood, use PVC but longer length that goes from one headrest to another. Line up the PVC to mark where the two poles on each headrest are located. Drill holes where you marked the two holes (all the way thru the PVC) for each headrest -- make sure all four holes are drilled on the same angle. Remove both headrests and align the PVC so the poles on the headrest can go thru the holes and back into the top of the seat. This setup will be more secure than what you have. And now all you have to do is find the center of the PVC so you can drill the hole for the camera mount. Last task is to spray paint it black so it'll match your interior.

 

I like it, what camera are you using. I made a mount for my passenger side head rest, but I would a lower view.

 

Im not using a camcorder. im only using the video mode on my SD300 camera. works great for short autoX runs. I know it can do a few minute long videos.

Mounting off of one head rest is more than secure.


-j

 

Why is it not safe? Ask the guy who died at a recent DE because his fire extinguisher broke off the mount (plastic, DOH) and hit him while the car was flipping. If it was all-metal, MAYBE, but that wood won't hold up in an accident worth a damn and either way, you have a hard object to hit your head on too... brilliant.

Tell you what... why don't you take the "camera mount" and swing it around / shake it violently with the camera (or a comparable weight) - maybe shake/smack it a few times too - especially near the drilled parts... You'll probably see quickly why my (abrupt, but trying to look out for you) post says what it does...

It's perfectly safe the way you have it... until there's an accident. "Behind" the driver is relative, your seat can and WILL flex quite a bit in the stress of a crash (4-5 inches or more isn't uncommon). That's why roll-bar padding is required in cars with cages - sure your head can't reach the bar under regular conditions but seats flex/bend, belts stretch...

Sorry but there's no way that's safe and no footage is worth compromising safety for.

 

ouch....talk about getting sensitive...i simply asked why in response to your post?

I did think of the things your talking about and i'm sorry to hear about the guy you knew who passed. that bites.

I really believe the wood is fine, but i did also think about using a hollow square tube of aluminum. Home depot sells 1"X1"X1/16 inch thick aluminum square tubing for really cheap. THE WOOD, is what i had laying around, made for perfect trial and error and mock up. maybe now ill make my final - usable unit from the aluminum.

Ill do that and post it up.

To me this forum is about posting your ideas, learning from others inputs and going from there.... so i think your input is definately gonna push me to seek out the aluminum square tubing over the wood just for the added extra strenght. wether it needs it or not. search my name and you can see ive done quite a bit of DIY's or posted things or how i did things and also seeked advice from others.

im sure the wood is fine, the camera is an SD300 and only weights 0.2 lb. and i did swing it around and i also banged it on the corner of my furniture and it didnt break. so im certain it will be fine, but aluminum tubing may paint much better and look much cleaner so ill post that when im done. plus i can thread tap the aluminum for the wing bolt as well, then it wont ever fall out or go anywhere...humm?

-J

 

Stronger is safer re: it not snapping off... but you're still likely to impale yourself on it. The "wood might break" bit was only a small part of my concern - read what I said re: seat flex. The guy doing his mount off the rear tower-brace has a much safer/better idea, maybe put your efforts into building something else?

Sorry if my not wanting to see someone hurt came across as "sensitive" - I don't f- around w/ safety related stuff...

 

Some people don't belong on a race track. Some of those people are in this thread. LOL

Here are some affordable mounts...

http://www.chasecam.com/mounts/suction.htm

 

Dont mean to thread jack, but I have a camera mount for sale:
https://my350z.com/forum/texas-marketplace/367328-fs-cruisecam-headrest-camera-mount.html