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Moonchopper · 09-02-2015, 07:52 AM

Does anyone have a decent mounting set up with their cell phone to record from a mount on the windshield? I currently have a RAM mount, which works just fine for recording times, but there seems to be way too much vibration in the car (combination exhaust noise + high speeds?). The video that my current mount records is fairly blurry due to the vibration at higher RPMs, so I'm hoping that I can retain a window mount that won't suffer from the vibration nearly as much.

jamestown · 09-02-2015, 10:01 AM

I was going to suggest ram mounts as I found it to be a lot better than my previous mount. If that isn't working for you than I'm not sure what you should do, I've heard they are the best.

zcarczar · 09-02-2015, 10:17 AM

What type of phone do you have? I think some phones have image stabilization in them which would add to the blurriness you see.

My iphone videos come out pretty decent, albeit not as good as a GoPro but good enough.

Dropspeed · 09-02-2015, 10:32 AM

I use the ram mount with a IPhone 5s mounted directly below the rearview mirror. It works pretty well but does vibrate on occasion. I am going to try to secure the end closers to the phone to the post on the rearview mirror. Might just be with a zip tie at the next track outing. I will post the video after to see if it works.

Moonchopper · 09-02-2015, 10:33 AM

I have an iPhone6 plus. It's not horrible enough for me to completely discard, but it's bothersome to say the least.

As an example, here's the last session I recorded at VIR: http://youtu.be/OSydNsoFEmg

Moonchopper · 09-02-2015, 10:56 AM

Also, the mounting solution I"m using is essentially this one: http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-166-AP18U

So the phone sits very securely in it's holder - I am not using the x-grip.

jamestown · 09-02-2015, 05:35 PM

How is your rear camera mounted? It seems pretty excellent.

cornerspeed92 · 09-02-2015, 07:45 PM

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White_SS/RS · 09-02-2015, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dropspeed

I use the ram mount with a IPhone 5s mounted directly below the rearview mirror. It works pretty well but does vibrate on occasion. I am going to try to secure the end closers to the phone to the post on the rearview mirror. Might just be with a zip tie at the next track outing. I will post the video after to see if it works.

Same here, no issues with vibration though.

Destructo09 · 09-03-2015, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jamestown

How is your rear camera mounted? It seems pretty excellent.

It's a gopro on a suction mount. I know because I was the gray Camaro behind him in the earlier parts of that video.

Destructo09 · 09-05-2015, 11:12 AM

I ordered the x-grip with a short arm and suction cup, so we'll see how it compares to your form fit setup. Maybe something about the form fit holders allows it to move around a bit more than the x-grip.

Destructo09 · 09-05-2015, 09:15 PM

Tested it out and it shakes the video a pretty good bit. Just too much muscle under the hood I guess, lol. I'm sure the springs, struts and tires don't help either.

X25 · 09-06-2015, 04:03 AM

I started using a small piece of Velcro attached on the vast open passenger side of the dashboard space. You can then find a slim case for your phone (bought for $5 on Amazon for my phone), put the other side of Velcro to it, and use it with ease at the track. The front windshield is way too small, and no matter where I tried (including under the rear view mirror), I ended up blocking useful view.

Norm Peterson · 09-06-2015, 07:55 AM

Got a picture of this?

It sounds like an idea I could borrow to occasionally mount an Aeroforce gauge and/or other instrumentation where the GoPro can see it. Does it raise any questions going through tech or draw recommendations to add a separate tether?

Norm

09-02-2015, 07:52 AM	#1
Moonchopper Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC Posts: 150	Windshield mounting options for smartphone + Track Does anyone have a decent mounting set up with their cell phone to record from a mount on the windshield? I currently have a RAM mount, which works just fine for recording times, but there seems to be way too much vibration in the car (combination exhaust noise + high speeds?). The video that my current mount records is fairly blurry due to the vibration at higher RPMs, so I'm hoping that I can retain a window mount that won't suffer from the vibration nearly as much. __________________ 2010 LS3 Camaro 2SS/RS CAI Intake Stainless works LT headers Borla S-Type exhaust Elite Engineering catch can Hurst short-throw shifter BC Racing Type BR Coilovers Dyno tuned @ 423 RWHP

09-02-2015, 10:01 AM	#2
jamestown Drives: 2014 1le Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Ontario Posts: 174	I was going to suggest ram mounts as I found it to be a lot better than my previous mount. If that isn't working for you than I'm not sure what you should do, I've heard they are the best. __________________ My sorta cheap track build.

09-02-2015, 10:32 AM	#4
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	I use the ram mount with a IPhone 5s mounted directly below the rearview mirror. It works pretty well but does vibrate on occasion. I am going to try to secure the end closers to the phone to the post on the rearview mirror. Might just be with a zip tie at the next track outing. I will post the video after to see if it works. __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

09-02-2015, 10:33 AM	#5
Moonchopper Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC Posts: 150	I have an iPhone6 plus. It's not horrible enough for me to completely discard, but it's bothersome to say the least. As an example, here's the last session I recorded at VIR: http://youtu.be/OSydNsoFEmg __________________ 2010 LS3 Camaro 2SS/RS CAI Intake Stainless works LT headers Borla S-Type exhaust Elite Engineering catch can Hurst short-throw shifter BC Racing Type BR Coilovers Dyno tuned @ 423 RWHP

09-02-2015, 10:56 AM	#6
Moonchopper Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC Posts: 150	Also, the mounting solution I"m using is essentially this one: http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-166-AP18U So the phone sits very securely in it's holder - I am not using the x-grip. __________________ 2010 LS3 Camaro 2SS/RS CAI Intake Stainless works LT headers Borla S-Type exhaust Elite Engineering catch can Hurst short-throw shifter BC Racing Type BR Coilovers Dyno tuned @ 423 RWHP

09-02-2015, 10:17 AM	#3
zcarczar Drives: 15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 262	What type of phone do you have? I think some phones have image stabilization in them which would add to the blurriness you see. My iphone videos come out pretty decent, albeit not as good as a GoPro but good enough.

09-02-2015, 05:35 PM	#7
jamestown Drives: 2014 1le Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Ontario Posts: 174	How is your rear camera mounted? It seems pretty excellent. __________________ My sorta cheap track build.

09-02-2015, 07:45 PM	#8
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	See if anything here will help you. http://www.bracketron.com/ __________________

09-05-2015, 11:12 AM	#11
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I ordered the x-grip with a short arm and suction cup, so we'll see how it compares to your form fit setup. Maybe something about the form fit holders allows it to move around a bit more than the x-grip. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

09-05-2015, 09:15 PM	#12
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Tested it out and it shakes the video a pretty good bit. Just too much muscle under the hood I guess, lol. I'm sure the springs, struts and tires don't help either. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

09-06-2015, 04:03 AM	#13
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	I started using a small piece of Velcro attached on the vast open passenger side of the dashboard space. You can then find a slim case for your phone (bought for $5 on Amazon for my phone), put the other side of Velcro to it, and use it with ease at the track. The front windshield is way too small, and no matter where I tried (including under the rear view mirror), I ended up blocking useful view. __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

09-06-2015, 07:55 AM	#14
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Got a picture of this? It sounds like an idea I could borrow to occasionally mount an Aeroforce gauge and/or other instrumentation where the GoPro can see it. Does it raise any questions going through tech or draw recommendations to add a separate tether? Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)