Notices
Autocross/Road SCCA Solo II, SCCA Club Racing, Redline Track Events, Speed Trial, Speed Ventures, Grand-Am Cup, JGTC, Procar Australia

GoPro on 350Z autocross

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-05-2009, 07:43 AM
  #1  
bdblackz
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
bdblackz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default GoPro on 350Z autocross

Finally got to try out the GoPro in an autocross this past weekend at Columbus OH. Here are two different camera angles, one mounted in the front grill and one mounted inside the windshield.

Car is an 07 Grand Touring on new Bridgestone RE-11 tires (which btw are outstanding and I highly recommend )

<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4007275&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_ title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp ;fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4007275&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_ title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp ;fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/4007275">4/4/09 OVR Autocross</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1238122">350zsoloracer</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.

<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4007683&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_ title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp ;fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4007683&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_ title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp ;fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/4007683">4/4/09 OVR Autocross 2</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1238122">350zsoloracer</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.

The only thing I don't like about it is the sound - in the waterproof casing not much sound gets through, and when mounted in the grill you can only hear the engine at WOT (so when I let off a little it sounds like I put the clutch in). These were taken with the seal removed in an effort to let more sound in, but then you get noise at times.

Other than that - this thing is great. So easy to use, great viewing angle and for $199 I don't think you can beat it! If anyone else has played with one post up your vids!
Old 04-05-2009, 08:33 AM
  #2  
gunluvS14
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
gunluvS14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: GA
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ohh, nice camera angle. I would love to give GoPro a try. I've been using HaborFrieght suction cup SPL :-P

so how's the RE-11? is it better than RE01R or Dunlop Z1 star spec? what size tires are you running right now?
Old 04-05-2009, 11:54 AM
  #3  
AznSky
Registered User
iTrader: (12)
 
AznSky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 1,972
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Nice vids ross!!! You look slow tho....haha j/k
Old 04-05-2009, 01:02 PM
  #4  
bdblackz
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
bdblackz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks Rob... what say you to the April 19th autocross out here??

Tires are 245/40R18 and 265/35R19 sizes (stock). I think I'd need spacers to run wider on the front because they are close to the struts, and the 285s won't be released until June. But these are working just great!

I love the RE-11s, and they are def faster than the others. I'd love to do a side-by-side comparison with my Hoosiers someday to see what the difference is.
Old 04-05-2009, 01:13 PM
  #5  
AznSky
Registered User
iTrader: (12)
 
AznSky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 1,972
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Can't dude, already signed up for the 4/19 autox with the gf. But I do want to headout your way pretty soon for an autox. Same for you to come out here and run belle isle.

Get a chance to check out tires for me? May 5th is coming up!!!
Old 04-05-2009, 05:52 PM
  #6  
BloMyS14
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
 
BloMyS14's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 3,204
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Here's a vid my brother threw together of us at a drift demo last Sunday. We haven't used it yet for autox.

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WxxV9yAROFI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WxxV9yAROFI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Did you have the sound setting on high or low?

Last edited by BloMyS14; 04-05-2009 at 05:55 PM.
Old 04-06-2009, 05:09 AM
  #7  
Slow*Jim
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Slow*Jim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ross! how about hooking a brotha up with some RE-11's!
You coming down to Mid-O this year?
Old 04-06-2009, 08:23 AM
  #8  
mw9
Registered User
iTrader: (51)
 
mw9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: cincinnati
Posts: 2,405
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Ross, it was nice meeting you at the Cincy event. I know where to go if I need some tires. Where is the event on the 19th at?
Old 04-06-2009, 09:29 AM
  #9  
Alberto
Cranky FI Owner
iTrader: (14)
 
Alberto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: DMV
Posts: 34,716
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Cool vids, I just recveived my Gopro camera, I'll be using it for motorcycle vids...
Old 04-06-2009, 01:34 PM
  #10  
bdblackz
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
bdblackz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks guys... but I don't know if I can help you out with tires haha. PM me when the time comes. Jim I'm planning on hitting Mid-O at some point but no idea when... you going to be running at OVR or NORA at all?

btw the sound on my videos is set to "low".,. I assume yours was too because the "high" is ridiculously noisy on vehicle.
Old 04-06-2009, 03:10 PM
  #11  
Slow*Jim
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Slow*Jim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I might do an autox or two in Cbus - HPDE is where it's at!
Old 04-06-2009, 03:23 PM
  #12  
bdblackz
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
bdblackz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by mw9
Ross, it was nice meeting you at the Cincy event. I know where to go if I need some tires. Where is the event on the 19th at?
It was nice to meet you too! the 19th event is in Cleveland, Eastlake to be exact. That's a pretty good haul for you, but if you want to go just come up the night before and you are welcome to crash at my place.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
liqalu04
Engine & Drivetrain
31
01-02-2022 12:58 PM
Dsowe
Exterior & Interior
15
02-17-2021 10:38 AM
issyz
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z
6
07-02-2017 03:04 PM
nanotech
Exhaust
6
10-02-2015 05:02 AM
samansharif
Brakes & Suspension
1
09-25-2015 12:31 PM



Quick Reply: GoPro on 350Z autocross



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:25 AM.