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06-01-2012, 03:34 AM | #1 |
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Hey guys, do ya'll know of any good dash/vent/windshield mounts for an iPhone that you can recommend to me? My friend's Lotus had a forum-made mount which was extremely sturdy and hooked up to the dashboard without any intrusion and best of all, it was non-permanent too! I was thinking about just using my phone as a cheapo track recorder
I know there are tons of mounts out there, but of the ones I've seen thus far, only my friend's intrigues me; mainly due to the fact that not the entire backing of the phone is covered, and it is still high enough to see out the front windshield (for recording purposes). Let me know if you guys have any ideas. Thanks in advance! Last edited by mfanatic325; 06-01-2012 at 03:54 AM.. |
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From the sound of your description, what you want is called ProClip. Do a google image search for "ProClip Z4" to see how it attaches.
I think RobMCoupe had one in his car at exhaust fest, but I could be mistaken. ---- Edit: after reading your description again, this may not work because it might not be high enough to see out the front windshield. |
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06-01-2012, 12:53 PM | #5 |
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Yeah I did find the ProClip as an option. However, the only Z4 option they currently have is one that's attached to the passenger side on the transmission tunnel/center tube, which won't be able to see out the front windshield at all =/
I'll look into the Ram and Spec docks. Thanks! |
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06-01-2012, 01:02 PM | #6 |
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There are lots of generic vent mounts out there. They will work ok... not sure if they can handle the track though.
I did find this more permanent style vent mount: http://www.kudausa.com/bmw-z4-e85-un...ack-a1372.html |
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06-01-2012, 01:45 PM | #7 |
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I'm in the same boat Lon, so let me know what you find.
(Krissi wants to run her iPhone 4s--and Harry's Laptimer which integrates Video--but the question is how to mount it where you can see the friction circle and other metrics and use video at the same time.) Has to be safe/solid for track, and I don't think vent mounts would meet those requirements (as Marin noted). |
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06-01-2012, 05:48 PM | #9 |
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The Spec Dock looks nice and clean, but unfortunately does not meet my requirements as far as using my iPhone as a camera to record track videos: http://stores.homestead.com/2point5/...OCK/Detail.bok
RAM on the other hand does have what I'm looking for I think. Looks like this is a good cradle that fits my phone nice and snug: http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx And I would need to pair it with a mount of my choosing. Have not decided on which one yet. Wish I had them to try out in person I will shoot RAM an e-mail to see what they suggest. Last edited by mfanatic325; 06-01-2012 at 06:09 PM.. |
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06-01-2012, 06:21 PM | #10 |
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I like my $30 RAM mount so far as a cheap GoPro alternative. No associated vibrations or noise with it either. http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mounting-S...8592667&sr=8-6
Here is a screenshot. Unfortunately it's at night because that was the only time I actually had it aimed correctly
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After shopping for one, I ended up with the Tetrax X way system it's a vent mount that is both solid and small it's conveniently located in your field of view too, I didn't like the other mounts that were too low down
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You have a few options from Ram depending where you want to mount it I have a buch of option that I purchased from them. Off the windshield the suction mount is a no brainier with a small arm. To attach it I use the GoPro tripod mount to one of the articulating arms. If you want to see your driving inputs I use the bulkhead screws under trim piece on top of the bulkhead...you can actually fit two mounts here one front view and one for rear view...they are awesome mounts. I've used my microfourthirds camera with different lens and it's held up just fine on track. I'll try and take a few pics of the ram components I've purchased if your interested.
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06-02-2012, 12:04 AM | #14 |
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Yes, please do provide me pictures if you can, thanks! Along with the model/part numbers pretty please?
Originally, I had thought of only mounting somewhere I can easily see/access the device since it's my phone, but seeing as how many are using the mounts with success (in the rear window glass?), I might open up to that option as well, since seeing driving input would be nice too at the track. |
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^ Ahh, there just isn't a clean way to reply back haha Yep, mine is mounted right at the very top of the glass. The suction mount wouldn't stick to the bulkhead.
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iPHONE RAM CLIP and MOUNT I usehttp://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspxwith iPHONE ALTERNATIVE LENSES for filming inside the Z4M P.S. You can stick it between the seats on the rear glass for a "full cockpit view" but then you might want one of these:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Olloclip-iPh...item257004f727The Olloclip (above) is a serious piece of kit whereas you can get this (below) just to test the concept:http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Detachab...item2ebdab5dbaI can suction-attach it to the plastic drop-down lid for the center compartment as well but the suction only pasts a hour or so under normal and spirited driving conditions. I wouldn't mount it there for the track. So if you're going to try the rear glass for the cockpit view... get a longer arm (maybe) and a wide angle lens (probably). Some interesting iPHONE APPS Track telemetry etc. Have fun !!!! Last edited by EenyBear; 06-02-2012 at 05:16 PM.. |
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I will go with the RAM + lens attachment combo. Thanks all! |
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BTW CMS lap timer is pretty cool. A lot of people use Harry's, but what's really nice about CMS is the quickview.
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