Official Motorscorpion camera mount thread

ZStig · 11-13-2011, 10:07 PM

I'll be compiling my videos and pics into this first post:

filmed on a Gopro 1

on a Gopro 1

Filmed with a Gopro 2 at 120fps with external mic. Notice the lack of wind noise. This is the newest version, using a tow hook adapter

ZStig · 11-13-2011, 10:10 PM

surprisingly the audio is BETTER than mounted closer to the car. less wind noise, and you hear the exhaust and blower much more. uploading a short teaser clip now..

psygnosis · 11-13-2011, 10:15 PM

That's awesome

ZStig · 11-13-2011, 10:26 PM

Kgolf31 · 11-13-2011, 11:37 PM

I can't imagine what the people in the other cars were thinking...lol

robrwalker · 11-14-2011, 11:49 AM

that is rad. I have not seen anything from this perspective before.

ZStig · 11-14-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

I can't imagine what the people in the other cars were thinking...lol

You tell me...

Beedub · 11-14-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

I decided to make a big ass tripod for the back of my car so I get video game style camera shots

So far, its great for pics, but video is a bit shaky. The rear bumper cover has more play than expected. Anyway, here's a sneak preview of the shots. So far its a big ass tripod made of PVC mounted with suction cups. Going to experiment with a tie down to stabilize i this week

If you're not impressed with the image, keep in mind the car's moving at 25mph =) but I did over-do the motion blur

Thats Sick!!!, roffle........ ha ha ha your nuts!!! i love it!! Cars got a sick noise!!! cutting first loose easily with those sticky tyres!!! looked like an easy pull as well, not a balls out launch!!!! car really does sound "Fast"... i can hear the intake sucking sound!!!

3002 tii · 11-14-2011, 01:35 PM

^ LOL that's crazy!

ZStig · 11-14-2011, 02:35 PM

+1 the clip finally shows exactly how my car sounds with the euro headers and the rest being stock. 70% intake sounds, and 30% raspy exhaust. I think it'll sound even better with fresh header gaskets I got waiting to go in.

At the launch, like you've noticed, I wasn't trying to melt the tires since I launched at 1500rpm. The RE-11s were cold, but still.... I think I really need Racelogic w/launch control because its way too hard to launch it hard. Maybe someone local can teach me in the meantime.

I'll attach a strap-down to this thing going under the bumper, and see if that gives me the stability I need. If not, then I'll add some metal to the structure so it doesn't flex vertically

tekmoe · 11-14-2011, 03:29 PM

hahaha wow that is dedication. But screw what anyone else thinks - they won't be able to keep up for very long anyway.

Shipkiller · 11-14-2011, 04:17 PM

Roffle,

No matter how you strap it, the PVC is going to flex in all axis and induce vibration.

Still, awesome pics..

ZStig · 11-14-2011, 04:32 PM

Ship, I wanted to at least TRY to build this under $50, which i think I did.
Next, I'll re-make it in metal pipes

My goal is to build something even my friends can borrow, or heck maybe even rent it out for $20/day

My girlfriend asked my why I'm doing this, and honestly, I cant think of a good reason, heh

The picture doesn't show another little 45* angle piece I added up top, so that the camera's parallell with the ground

Shipkiller · 11-14-2011, 04:49 PM

I love the concept and the view point of the camera.

Try to substitute some aluminum for the PVC. Try that on only the center bar. That piece may be the only one that needs to be metal...

I really like this idea...

Shipkiller · 11-14-2011, 04:54 PM

Forgot to add: Great proof of concept...

ZStig · 11-14-2011, 07:19 PM

I just bought all these pieces in 1/2" steel pipe. Version 2 coming soon =)

Didn't find aluminum pipe, but I bet its more than $9 for a 60" section

edit: nevermind I see something similar on Ebay. Just gotta find it locally...
The good thing about the pipes I bought is that most of it screws together
Maybe this heavier, steel version would actually have less play in it because of the added weight, assuming it doesn't fly off, hahaha

kklin · 11-14-2011, 07:52 PM

Excellent - that's wonderfully nuts!!!

Now if you had two struts, you could put the Superbird to shame

ZStig · 11-15-2011, 12:01 AM

I think the autocross safety inspectors would be very confused. hahahahaha. Anyway, this setup would make some really cool autox clips once I perfect the design

ZStig · 11-20-2011, 06:23 PM

Version 2 is operational. Video uploading...

ZStig · 11-20-2011, 06:27 PM

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

kklin · 11-20-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

Excellent! I was worried for you at 9sec.

ZStig · 11-20-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kklin

Excellent! I was worried for you at 9sec.

He actually pulled into the street right after me, but in the opposite direction. So 5 seconds later I floored it. hahaha

This will be awesome for autocross videos. So glad I caught a great sun-down with my test runs. My next goal is some careful wet road sliding videos

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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	+1 the clip finally shows exactly how my car sounds with the euro headers and the rest being stock. 70% intake sounds, and 30% raspy exhaust. I think it'll sound even better with fresh header gaskets I got waiting to go in. At the launch, like you've noticed, I wasn't trying to melt the tires since I launched at 1500rpm. The RE-11s were cold, but still.... I think I really need Racelogic w/launch control because its way too hard to launch it hard. Maybe someone local can teach me in the meantime. I'll attach a strap-down to this thing going under the bumper, and see if that gives me the stability I need. If not, then I'll add some metal to the structure so it doesn't flex vertically __________________
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	hahaha wow that is dedication. But screw what anyone else thinks - they won't be able to keep up for very long anyway.
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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]	Roffle, No matter how you strap it, the PVC is going to flex in all axis and induce vibration. Still, awesome pics..
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	Ship, I wanted to at least TRY to build this under $50, which i think I did. Next, I'll re-make it in metal pipes My goal is to build something even my friends can borrow, or heck maybe even rent it out for $20/day My girlfriend asked my why I'm doing this, and honestly, I cant think of a good reason, heh The picture doesn't show another little 45* angle piece I added up top, so that the camera's parallell with the ground __________________
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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]	I love the concept and the view point of the camera. Try to substitute some aluminum for the PVC. Try that on only the center bar. That piece may be the only one that needs to be metal... I really like this idea...
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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]	Forgot to add: Great proof of concept...
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	I just bought all these pieces in 1/2" steel pipe. Version 2 coming soon =) Didn't find aluminum pipe, but I bet its more than $9 for a 60" section edit: nevermind I see something similar on Ebay. Just gotta find it locally... The good thing about the pipes I bought is that most of it screws together Maybe this heavier, steel version would actually have less play in it because of the added weight, assuming it doesn't fly off, hahaha __________________
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	Version 2 is operational. Video uploading... Attached Images __________________
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	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 __________________
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