pmgoodwin

What options are available for mounting a camera in a car without a roll bar?

I would like to put a camera in a '05 997 cab that I could use during DEs.

Paul

mglobe

Bullet proof and extremely adaptable. I used one of these suctioned to my rear window until I got a cage, then modified it to bolt on to the cage.

http://www.filmtools.com/gripper-302...era-mount.html

mdrums

Like mglobe suggested the suction cup deal is the only way to go with out a roll bar. Problem for you will be that the rear window on the fabric top will move around. Try it and see how it turns out.

Or check around and depending on your camershape and size you might be able to mount it on the front window.

breale01

What if suction cup mounting isn't permitted in a particular region. Any other suggestions?

schwank

Get a GoPro. You can mount it anywhere.

http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=2

mglobe

I forgot that you have a cab. Simple solution to that. Sell the cab, buy a coupe and the Gripper.

breale01

But the GoPro is still mainly a suction cup, isn't it? It does mention adhesives, but I wouldn't want to put 'glue' anywhere.

Chads996

Yes, but the suction cup on the Film tools mount can hold 70 lbs. I had one and even mounted it on the windshield. I recommend a strap for "just-in-case."

Here's the last vid I recorded with it at Road Atlanta with my old '02 BMW M3.

pmgoodwin

Selling the cab is not an option. I'd buy a 2nd car before I part with it.

brendo

i use the one mglobe suggested on the windshield with a very lightweight flip video camera. doesn't get any interior activity but it's easy, reliable and fun. it's a very high quality part.

Larry Herman

We just got that camera for my oldest son to use for his mountain biking. Can't wait to see the videos.

BTW, just glue a bracket to the front windshield ala a rear-view mirror. It is glass, and you can pop it off anytime and clean the residual adhesive off with a razor blade.

kurt M

Good method but please check to see if you have coated glass first!

spicytuna

Here is a video with the GoPro Camera mounted with a suction cup to the front windshield. Still experimenting with sound, so I added the music track on top.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHgadIbxKy4

mglobe

The problem with mounting on the windshield is that you don't get the driver's hands in the picture. If you want to use the video to help you evaluate and improve your driving, I think it's best to have your right hand included in the frame.

breale01

Confirmed today, no suction cups permitted in my region (and I don't think glue is an alternative).