thoughts on suction cup camera mounts for autoX - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

wrxkidid · 2007-05-07, 12:45 AM

what are your thoughts on those suction cup camera mounts for using them to mount a video camera in or on your car for autoX can you pass tech with a camera mounted out side your car with a suction mount that is made for the specific purpose?

http://www.stickypod.com/osc/product...products_id=29
http://www.soloperformance.com/Defau...2&productID=52
kinda like that. i like the one from soloperformance for its price not gonna lie. I would like to be able to change the mounting position so thats why i am looking at these suction cup ones.

Dean · 2007-05-07, 06:57 AM

How much is your camera worth? How good is your paint? Can you afford to buy a new camera?

As long as it has a tether, it will probably pass tech.

Personally, I'd prefer something that clamped into a door/hood seam or such in some sort of positive locking way, not just hanging on.

You can always go the Altoids tin route.

MPREZIV · 2007-05-07, 07:12 AM

Long as it can't go flying off the car, I'd say it'll prob. pass tech.

Kevin M · 2007-05-07, 08:15 AM

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-05-07, 08:48 AM

I was thinking about mounting a camera on the top of my car (when I finally got around to doing some racing). I figured I would stick it to the top and then run a strap through the back windows to hold it down. It seems like it would be easy enough to me.

sperry · 2007-05-07, 11:46 AM

RTFRB:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2007 Solo Rule Book

Video cameras, if installed, must be securely mounted to withstand loads from driving maneuvers. The camera may be installed either inside or on the outside of the car. In either case, its mounting method and position must not interfere with driving or pose an additional hazard to driver, passenger, or course workers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2007 GCR

9.3.12. CAMERA MOUNTS
The mounts for video / photographic cameras shall be of a safe and secure
design. The body of the camera (recording unit) shall be secured at a
minimum of two (2) points on different sides of the camera body, neither
of the attachments may be elastic or plastic. If a tether is used to restrain
the camera, the tether length shall be limited so that the camera can not
come in contact with driver. These rules of attachment do not apply
to the remote lens of “lipstick” cameras, which weighs approximately 2
oz. The remote lens of these cameras may be secured with items such
as cable ties and racer’s tape. Helmet mounted cameras are prohibited
regardless of size, weight, or location of camera on the helmet.

You have to meet the solo rules. I'd recommend meeting the GCR so there's no question things are legal.

wrxkidid · 2007-05-07, 03:18 PM

would the stand and the teather count as 2 points? its a cheapish camera. id put it on my windows not my paint except for maybe my roof. making the teather short enough to keep the camera from contacting the driver might be a PITA. little 6" teather ftw.

the soloperformance mount is rated for 75 lbs of holding power. the other one is rated at 175+ mph so i think they should be sticky. ill see whats up. might havea new mount to test out this weekend.

Dean · 2007-05-07, 03:28 PM

Run the tether, AKA strap, around the passenger headrest post or around the passenger B pillar.

wrxkidid · 2007-05-07, 05:17 PM

good call.

2007-05-07, 12:45 AM	#1
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	thoughts on suction cup camera mounts for autoX what are your thoughts on those suction cup camera mounts for using them to mount a video camera in or on your car for autoX can you pass tech with a camera mounted out side your car with a suction mount that is made for the specific purpose? http://www.stickypod.com/osc/product...products_id=29 http://www.soloperformance.com/Defau...2&productID=52 kinda like that. i like the one from soloperformance for its price not gonna lie. I would like to be able to change the mounting position so thats why i am looking at these suction cup ones. __________________ Mosey down the road. Last edited by wrxkidid; 2007-05-07 at 12:56 AM.

2007-05-07, 06:57 AM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	How much is your camera worth? How good is your paint? Can you afford to buy a new camera? As long as it has a tether, it will probably pass tech. Personally, I'd prefer something that clamped into a door/hood seam or such in some sort of positive locking way, not just hanging on. You can always go the Altoids tin route. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2007-05-07 at 07:03 AM.

2007-05-07, 07:12 AM	#3
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2007-05-07, 08:15 AM	#4
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2007-05-07, 08:48 AM	#5
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I was thinking about mounting a camera on the top of my car (when I finally got around to doing some racing). I figured I would stick it to the top and then run a strap through the back windows to hold it down. It seems like it would be easy enough to me. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-05-07, 03:18 PM	#7
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	would the stand and the teather count as 2 points? its a cheapish camera. id put it on my windows not my paint except for maybe my roof. making the teather short enough to keep the camera from contacting the driver might be a PITA. little 6" teather ftw. the soloperformance mount is rated for 75 lbs of holding power. the other one is rated at 175+ mph so i think they should be sticky. ill see whats up. might havea new mount to test out this weekend. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-05-07, 03:28 PM	#8
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Run the tether, AKA strap, around the passenger headrest post or around the passenger B pillar. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-05-07, 05:17 PM	#9
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	good call. __________________ Mosey down the road.