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Go Pro cameras on race car suspension #1146154 12/29/11 12:14 AM 12/29/11 12:14 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep OP super stock
Bigbeep OP super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	Has anyone used the original or the newer Go Pro camera(s)underneath their car to view what the suspension is doing. I would like to purchase a camera for doing just this and I am not sure what I need. Will the original go pro do what I need or should I buy the newer version? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Beep

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Bigbeep] #1146155 12/29/11 12:41 AM 12/29/11 12:41 AM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,415 Toronto M mshred master
mshred master M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,415 Toronto	can't say I have done it but I have seen it done and was going to try doing it with my car before it broke lol Just make sure you secure it real well...never know what could happen. As far as which version to get, not familiar if they have anything new(er) than what I have, which is the Hero HD motorsports version... I can't complain other than that the sound quality could be a little better, but for the price its hard to beat

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Bigbeep] #1146156 12/29/11 02:43 AM 12/29/11 02:43 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,360 Mobile Alabama S SB412DUSTER top fuel
SB412DUSTER top fuel S Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,360 Mobile Alabama	I haven't used the Go Pro but I have used the Replay HD, their kit is only $189 from Saferacer.com http://www.saferacer.com/stable-imaging-solutions-re-play-xd-video-recorder.html?productid=2201

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: SB412DUSTER] #1146157 12/29/11 03:49 PM 12/29/11 03:49 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!! W WheelsUp73 enthusiast
WheelsUp73 enthusiast W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!!	Yes, we use the camera as a tuning aid and have fun with it too. Here is a video showing my rear shocks topping out at the hit. This is with the GoPro Motorsports and Manfrotto camera clamp. http://youtu.be/2sJCAsyA4ZM Here is a video of the front tire. http://youtu.be/LWD9sbw_UWk http://youtu.be/fAP_2rxz_GA

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Bigbeep] #1146158 12/29/11 04:33 PM 12/29/11 04:33 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,600 Alberta Canada StrokerAspen top fuel
StrokerAspen top fuel Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,600 Alberta Canada	I just got one for Christmas and plan on using it at the track for suspension tuning. Mine is the Hero 2 HD version, but the original non HD might do the trick just fine. Tough little buggers too, My buddy crashed his 7 second mustang with his GoPro on a suction cup on the hood. He went and found it in the field, and it still works like a champ. -Kenny

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: StrokerAspen] #1146159 12/30/11 07:59 PM 12/30/11 07:59 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep OP super stock
Bigbeep OP super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	Thanks guys. SB412Duster, do you have any video you can post? Wheelsup73, awesome video. Looks like you have spent some time working on both ends of the car. Is it still a stock front suspension? Thanks, Beep

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Bigbeep] #1146160 12/30/11 08:02 PM 12/30/11 08:02 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep OP super stock
Bigbeep OP super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	Strokeraspen, Looks like we are after the same thing. A better suspension! Good luck with your new toy/tool. Beep

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Bigbeep] #1146161 12/31/11 03:56 AM 12/31/11 03:56 AM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!! W WheelsUp73 enthusiast
WheelsUp73 enthusiast W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!!	Still the stock suspension with a few up grades. http://youtu.be/fAP_2rxz_GA

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Bigbeep] #1146162 12/31/11 12:24 PM 12/31/11 12:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,360 Mobile Alabama S SB412DUSTER top fuel
SB412DUSTER top fuel S Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,360 Mobile Alabama	Quote: Thanks guys. SB412Duster, do you have any video you can post? Thanks, Beep I do have some, but they are on my racecar laptop and I will have to get it out of the trailer and up load them. It may take a day or so

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: WheelsUp73] #1146163 12/31/11 04:32 PM 12/31/11 04:32 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep OP super stock
Bigbeep OP super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	Quote: Still the stock suspension with a few up grades. The reason I asked was, I noticed the bump steer issues have been corrected in your other video. I am looking to address some of this stuff this winter. Any helpful tips? I was going to use the DC chassis manual. Thanks, Beep

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Bigbeep] #1146164 01/01/12 04:00 PM 01/01/12 04:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 550 Ma Voluster mopar
Voluster mopar Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 550 Ma	How are you mounting them under the car?>

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Voluster] #1146165 01/01/12 05:31 PM 01/01/12 05:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands BigBlockMopar master
BigBlockMopar master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands	I really would like to see a good comparison between for instance GoPro, SportActioncam and this Replay camera mentioned above aswell. Anyone know of a good site or topic checking out pro's and con's on these cams? BigBlockMopar.com

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: BigBlockMopar] #1146166 01/01/12 05:47 PM 01/01/12 05:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 846 Long Island, NY Cudafied super stock
Cudafied super stock Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 846 Long Island, NY	How about a ContourHD? here is a few videos of the ContourHD mounted on & in a few different cars. Video 1 - mounted outside a Duster going 160+ Video 2 - mounted on assorted cars Video 3 - Mounted on the back of a Micro Sprint About 10:10 mins in the car behind him flips

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: BigBlockMopar] #1146167 01/02/12 03:35 AM 01/02/12 03:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal	Quote: I really would like to see a good comparison between for instance GoPro, SportActioncam and this Replay camera mentioned above aswell. Anyone know of a good site or topic checking out pro's and con's on these cams? Excellent Hot Rod Magazine article: http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/hrdp_1111_action_camera_comparisons_action/ Video comparison to go with that article: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgWSDugKU0k

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: SB412DUSTER] #1146168 01/02/12 03:43 AM 01/02/12 03:43 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal	Quote: I haven't used the Go Pro but I have used the Replay HD, their kit is only $189 from Saferacer.com http://www.saferacer.com/stable-imaging-solutions-re-play-xd-video-recorder.html?productid=2201 This is a Replay XD duct taped to my front valence going around Willow Springs hitting 125+ mph or so. You can see the suspension in action. And can see the poly sway bar bushing compressing in comparison to the LCA. Suspension Cam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je5oeamQ_uw No external lights. Just borrowed it and got some verbal instructions (how to turn it on and off!) Saw one yesterday being used to diagnose a pinion angle deal on a lowered truck. It measured out at 0 degrees with drive-shaft and pinion being parallel (bad). Then hooked up a Replay XD and you could see the pumpkin going nose up under hard acceleration. Last edited by autoxcuda; 01/02/12 04:27 AM.

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: autoxcuda] #1146169 01/02/12 03:49 AM 01/02/12 03:49 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,094 Sunnyvale, CA Jeepmon master
Jeepmon master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,094 Sunnyvale, CA	Just bought the latest Hero 2HD.... and the salesman told me that in February GoPro will be coming out with a Blue Tooth wireless option.. or something like that, where you can watch the video in real time from a cell phone or laptop.. It may be true.. it may not be, but thats what the guy told me.. 73 Duster 360 stroker http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2594657

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: Bigbeep] #1146170 01/02/12 03:33 PM 01/02/12 03:33 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!! W WheelsUp73 enthusiast
WheelsUp73 enthusiast W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!!	Quote: Quote: Still the stock suspension with a few up grades. The reason I asked was, I noticed the bump steer issues have been corrected in your other video. I am looking to address some of this stuff this winter. Any helpful tips? I was going to use the DC chassis manual. Thanks, Beep We boxed in the lower arms and tightened up the t-bar pivots, Reiley motorsports soild strut rods and upper control arms with heim joints,11/16 tie rods and PST adjusting sleeves, firmfeel pivot pins and poly bushings and new upper and lower balljoints.I have pics if interested. http://youtu.be/fAP_2rxz_GA

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: WheelsUp73] #1146171 01/03/12 03:44 AM 01/03/12 03:44 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA Bigbeep OP super stock
Bigbeep OP super stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,165 Central Ohio, USA	Quote: Quote: Quote: Still the stock suspension with a few up grades. The reason I asked was, I noticed the bump steer issues have been corrected in your other video. I am looking to address some of this stuff this winter. Any helpful tips? I was going to use the DC chassis manual. Thanks, Beep We boxed in the lower arms and tightened up the t-bar pivots, Reiley motorsports soild strut rods and upper control arms with heim joints,11/16 tie rods and PST adjusting sleeves, firmfeel pivot pins and poly bushings and new upper and lower balljoints.I have pics if interested. Please. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Beep

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: WheelsUp73] #1146172 01/03/12 09:31 AM 01/03/12 09:31 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,849 F fullmetaljacket master
fullmetaljacket master F Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,849	Wheelsup. What's that wet fluid on your inner right rear rim?

Re: Go Pro cameras on race car suspension [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1146173 01/03/12 07:11 PM 01/03/12 07:11 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!! W WheelsUp73 enthusiast
WheelsUp73 enthusiast W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!!	Quote: Wheelsup. What's that wet fluid on your inner right rear rim? That is black duct tape holding the wheel weights down. http://youtu.be/fAP_2rxz_GA

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