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Old 08-27-2024, 07:52 AM
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Default Best way to tape track day and spirited drives GT4RS

Looking for alternatives for taping track days and spirited drives for GT4RS?? Is it Porsche dash cam or aftermarket cam or go pro etc.?
The car is prewired for dash cam, if that matters? I have seen some solutions for 992 cars, but we have the older PCM so un sure what will work best today
I have a go pro hero 4 that I have used in the past, wondering if there's a better way??
Thanks in advance....
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Originally Posted by *991*
Looking for alternatives for taping track days and spirited drives for GT4RS?? Is it Porsche dash cam or aftermarket cam or go pro etc.?
The car is prewired for dash cam, if that matters? I have seen some solutions for 992 cars, but we have the older PCM so un sure what will work best today
I have a go pro hero 4 that I have used in the past, wondering if there's a better way??
Thanks in advance....
I used an insta 360 and racehchrono reading from OBD and a racebox mini as GPS in my old exige, I will do the same in the RS

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Best solution? Vbox HD2. Not cheap though.
Easiest solution? iPhone or Android phone with an app like Track Addict either using phone camera or connected to GoPro(s).
360 cameras look cool, I am unsure if any will connect to put telemetry data overlay on the videos though?
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Best solution? Vbox HD2. Not cheap though.
Easiest solution? iPhone or Android phone with an app like Track Addict either using phone camera or connected to GoPro(s).
360 cameras look cool, I am unsure if any will connect to put telemetry data overlay on the videos though?
You can do that afterwards with Racechrono for any video
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You can do that afterwards with Racechrono for any video
Got it. I have used that software. It sure is nice when it's automatically on there, but it is also nice to be able customize it. Just takes time to do.
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Got it. I have used that software. It sure is nice when it's automatically on there, but it is also nice to be able customize it. Just takes time to do.
Yeah, with GoPro it can be done automatically
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RaceBox Mini S, paired with RaceChrono - $250 all in. Records clean audio and video via your phone, and seamlessly overlays the data in post within seconds.
Visible data can be customized, and you can add OBDII data.




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Originally Posted by BoxKing
RaceBox Mini S, paired with RaceChrono - $250 all in. Records clean audio and video via your phone, and seamlessly overlays the data in post within seconds.
Visible data can be customized, and you can add OBDII data.



Do u have any links to what u are using ? Also if you have the phone holder link as well...thanks
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I use this: https://flat6motorsports.com/product...AwGsXBaynBwI67

Great footage with the right GoPro settings (narrow, 60fps, a bit of ISO adjustment for the bright exposure out the cabin).
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Originally Posted by *991*
Do u have any links to what u are using ? Also if you have the phone holder link as well...thanks

Go Pro Windshield Suction Cup Mount- I have the real thing, but the amazon link below looks identical:
https://a.co/d/hVw8EWI

Phone adapter which works with the GoPro fittings.
https://a.co/d/fVgMZNV

RACEBOX Mini S - Standalone GPS Based Performance Meter Box 25Hz -
https://a.co/d/bl00o3y

Race Chrono - head to the App Store.
There are other apps that work with RaceBox (their website goes over all the details), and I actually like the built in app used for RaceBox when reviewing just track data vs RaceChrono, which is junk unless you use the video capture/overlay feature. Otherwise my phone sits in the paddock when Im not capturing video bc the RaceBox can be set to work independently, then you open the phone app when you’re back at the paddock to see the session data. Race box has the highest refresh rate for the most accurate data available at 25Hz.

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I use my Dashcam + Porsche Track Precision App.

I fiddled around with GoPro's for years before the dashcam rendered them obsolete. I have ab Insta360 that I dabble with a little as well but that's more a content creation novelty than a useful tool for track analysis and data.


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Originally Posted by Reedy
I use my Dashcam + Porsche Track Precision App.

I fiddled around with GoPro's for years before the dashcam rendered them obsolete. I have ab Insta360 that I dabble with a little as well but that's more a content creation novelty than a useful tool for track analysis and data.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CndqXTo-ez8
U use the Porsche dash cam?
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Originally Posted by *991*
U use the Porsche dash cam?
No I have a Next Base one, the porsche one is pretty out dated.
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Originally Posted by Reedy
I use my Dashcam + Porsche Track Precision App.

I fiddled around with GoPro's for years before the dashcam rendered them obsolete. I have ab Insta360 that I dabble with a little as well but that's more a content creation novelty than a useful tool for track analysis and data.
I assume you're mounting it on the luggage bar? What sort of mount?
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Originally Posted by jayson
I assume you're mounting it on the luggage bar? What sort of mount?
Here is the mount I used for my GoPro - works great, and highly adjustable.

https://a.co/d/aLoMjV6
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