Official Motorscorpion camera mount thread

claritycheck · 11-20-2011, 11:07 PM

What tripod and car? All I see is a beautiful girl!

Btw, nice ears on the beanie.

ZStig · 11-20-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by e for effort

What tripod and car? All I see is a beautiful girl!

Btw, nice ears on the beanie.

heh, thanks. Keeps me warm. (both of them)

Shipkiller · 11-21-2011, 07:52 AM

How about testing out a camera that has image stabilization? That might help a little.

ZStig · 11-21-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Shipkiller

How about testing out a camera that has image stabilization? That might help a little.

I don't have one. I'm also more confident using the gopro because it has a nice protective case. I'll ask around though, would be interesting to try

the main reason for most of the vibration is the movement of the rear bumper cover. I'd like to try mounting one of the arms to the rear jack point

Beedub · 11-21-2011, 09:20 AM

damnn your girl is hot... well done mayynnn!!!

and the car realllllllyyy looks fast.....

ZStig · 11-21-2011, 09:27 AM

Thanks man! This cold weather gives it a nice little boost. I get wheelhop in 1st gear though, if I launch it. Not a huge deal. I hit 90mph on one of the runs (@55 seconds?)

Kgolf31 · 11-21-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

video of version 2, using 1/2" steel construction and a ratcheting tie down strap

rear end got a bit light at around 52 seconds, near top of 3rd. hahahaha. Next, I'll paint the suction cups car color and aim it down a little more

I wonder what the cop was thinking at the beginning of the video...lol

psygnosis · 11-21-2011, 01:52 PM

Any footage of the top going down? I just realized it's something I never get to see. At least from an angle like that.

Beedub · 11-21-2011, 03:02 PM

We need some clips now with this car being driven HARD!!!!
AutoX or track work please!!!!

ZStig · 11-21-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by psygnosis

Any footage of the top going down? I just realized it's something I never get to see. At least from an angle like that.

I'll get something together for ya

ZStig · 11-21-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

We need some clips now with this car being driven HARD!!!!
AutoX or track work please!!!!

going 3x the speed limit isn't hard, ey?

I'll definitely use this on my next autox. Unfortunately that'lll be in the spring

In the meantime, I'll aim to shoot some wet weather driving and local twisties

ZStig · 11-21-2011, 04:28 PM

everybody keep in mind this was shot in 720p resolution, so change your youtube settings accordingly

Nikki · 11-21-2011, 04:32 PM

LOLLLL wow the photo of this monstrosity is amazing! nice work LOL.

ZStig · 11-21-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

LOLLLL wow the photo of this monstrosity is amazing! nice work LOL.

thankfully the metal version is slightly less bulky, but its still a skyscraper

l4zy · 11-21-2011, 07:35 PM

haha awesome ive been thinking about doing this for a while since i always make pip videos. nice to see someone has gone ahead and done it.

Aries326 · 11-22-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

video of version 2, using 1/2" steel construction and a ratcheting tie down strap

rear end got a bit light at around 52 seconds, near top of 3rd. hahahaha. Next, I'll paint the suction cups car color and aim it down a little more

Nice. Less "chatter" from the camera and mount compared to the first video. I'm surprised the cop didn't tail you for a bit.

ZStig · 11-23-2011, 09:32 AM

yeah I think there's even a bit more room to improve the chatter by using soft bushing at the point where the 3 legs join together, and I can improve wind noise even further with a lot more thick fur in the back of the camera and that whole area

Don't know if adding 2-3mm bushings at the pipe to suction cup handle connections will dampen some more vibration. Like everything else so far, I"ll just use trial and error =)

Beedub · 11-23-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

going 3x the speed limit isn't hard, ey?

I'll definitely use this on my next autox. Unfortunately that'lll be in the spring

In the meantime, I'll aim to shoot some wet weather driving and local twisties

this car is a jail sentence waiting to happen lol!!!
i want to see some canyon cuttin real soon!!! more footage needed NOW!!!
im hoping to get a go pro for xmas......

ZStig · 11-23-2011, 10:06 AM

If I ran this on a tight mountain road, I would probably end up taking the head off a biker with it. lol

I'm also considering an angle thats along the ground, using a small wheel as the third leg, rolling along the ground. I'll probably vibrate too much though

gcochard · 11-23-2011, 01:08 PM

Throw some suspension on the third leg and you'd be good...maybe use some RC car suspension components since they handle around that weight.

ZStig · 11-23-2011, 03:03 PM

hmm, good idea. I'd also like to attach the legs to the suction cups through some sort of ball joint, so I can have the flexibility of mounting it anywhere on the car. Right now its drilled and bolted together for a specific position

edit: cliffhopper, can you throw me a link?

look at this sweet little thing..

http://www.amazon.com/Samson-SP04-Sh...082893&sr=8-20

gcochard · 11-23-2011, 03:28 PM

Something like this:

http://teamassociated.com/parts/details/9884/

I wouldn't know how to mount it though.

11-20-2011, 11:07 PM	#23
claritycheck Rolling Republic 14 Rep 236 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (1)	What tripod and car? All I see is a beautiful girl! Btw, nice ears on the beanie. __________________
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11-21-2011, 07:52 AM	#25
Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	How about testing out a camera that has image stabilization? That might help a little.
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11-21-2011, 09:20 AM	#27
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,328 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	damnn your girl is hot... well done mayynnn!!! and the car realllllllyyy looks fast..... __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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11-21-2011, 09:27 AM	#28
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	Thanks man! This cold weather gives it a nice little boost. I get wheelhop in 1st gear though, if I launch it. Not a huge deal. I hit 90mph on one of the runs (@55 seconds?) __________________
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11-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#30
psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Any footage of the top going down? I just realized it's something I never get to see. At least from an angle like that. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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11-21-2011, 03:02 PM	#31
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,328 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	We need some clips now with this car being driven HARD!!!! AutoX or track work please!!!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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11-21-2011, 04:28 PM	#34
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	everybody keep in mind this was shot in 720p resolution, so change your youtube settings accordingly __________________
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11-21-2011, 04:32 PM	#35
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	LOLLLL wow the photo of this monstrosity is amazing! nice work LOL. __________________ Nikki
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11-21-2011, 07:35 PM	#37
l4zy Captain 41 Rep 881 Posts Drives: 95 M3, 15 i3, 17 M3 Frz Wht Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chino, CA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW i3 REX [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 [10.00] 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i [7.00]	haha awesome ive been thinking about doing this for a while since i always make pip videos. nice to see someone has gone ahead and done it. __________________ BMW CCA ///Member #440690
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11-23-2011, 09:32 AM	#39
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	yeah I think there's even a bit more room to improve the chatter by using soft bushing at the point where the 3 legs join together, and I can improve wind noise even further with a lot more thick fur in the back of the camera and that whole area Don't know if adding 2-3mm bushings at the pipe to suction cup handle connections will dampen some more vibration. Like everything else so far, I"ll just use trial and error =) __________________
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11-23-2011, 10:06 AM	#41
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	If I ran this on a tight mountain road, I would probably end up taking the head off a biker with it. lol I'm also considering an angle thats along the ground, using a small wheel as the third leg, rolling along the ground. I'll probably vibrate too much though __________________
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11-23-2011, 01:08 PM	#42
gcochard Captain 24 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Throw some suspension on the third leg and you'd be good...maybe use some RC car suspension components since they handle around that weight.
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11-23-2011, 03:03 PM	#43
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	hmm, good idea. I'd also like to attach the legs to the suction cups through some sort of ball joint, so I can have the flexibility of mounting it anywhere on the car. Right now its drilled and bolted together for a specific position edit: cliffhopper, can you throw me a link? look at this sweet little thing.. http://www.amazon.com/Samson-SP04-Sh...082893&sr=8-20 __________________ Last edited by ZStig; 11-23-2011 at 03:15 PM..
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11-23-2011, 03:28 PM	#44
gcochard Captain 24 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Something like this: http://teamassociated.com/parts/details/9884/ I wouldn't know how to mount it though.
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