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| Spec C Club Feedback Score: 3 reviews
Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,786
IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 | What kind of video will I get out of this: YouTube - tow hook camera mount test run What this is good for: autox, backroads, a camera you don't care that much about. What is it not good for: on the track (you need the tow hook operational duh!), in the dirt (might work, but the camera might die), snow (see dirt). Warning: Some people have claimed that in an accident the tow hook will prevent the airbags from deploying properly. I haven't tested this, be warned that this may or may not be the case and there is some risk involved with this. What will you need: The factory tow hook out of the emergency tool kit in the trunk of your car, a ball head tripod camera mount, an appropriately threaded bolt that is at least 1 1/2 inches in length, a locking nut that matches said bolt, two washers of appropriate size, the cheapest camera you own that takes video, rope/string/twine for a camera backup tether (there are two holes in the bumper support that will make this work). What tools will i need: hands, vice grips, box wrench that matches the above nut/bolt (it was a 14mm for me), etc. Where the heck is the tow hook? Steps: 1. Get the tow hook out of your trunk (see above) 2. Assemble the tow hook, bolt, nut and two washers as shown (for security you may wish to over tighten and dimple the washers for security. You may also want to thread them through a rubber spacer that you craft on your own): 3. Add the bottom part of the tripod head. 4. Remove the foglight cover (passenger side) (yank it...it comes out pretty easily): 5. Carefully screw the tow hook and assembly into the tow hook hole: 6. You may need to use vice grips to get it the rest of the way. 7. Put the camera on the top part of the tripod head and then assemble it onto the bottom part/mount. You may also want to use a level so you don't end up with a crooked video like me 8. Enjoy! Last edited by Wes; 11-05-2008 at 06:15 PM.. |
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| Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews | Very cool!! |
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| Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews | Wow....nice write up man! My roomates gonna laugh when he comes home one night and sees his camera mounted to the front of my car!!! +1 for the best (non track) use of the tow hook I have ever seen!!! |
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| STI Driver Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 2005 PSM STi Location: North Jersey Posts: 242
IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2007 | That's pretty cool. Good thinking. |
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| Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 06 SGM STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 186
IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2008 | awesome idea man |
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| Gunnin' it. Feedback Score: 4 reviews
Car: '05 STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Location: Chi-town/Las Vegas Posts: 4,674
IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 | That's a pretty cool idea. Any vids from it? |
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| S204 Racer Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 06 STi WRB Rally Car Fav Mod: Custom Rally Cage, intercom, roof scoop, cobra seats and hellaflush 15's Location: MASS-HOLE Posts: 3,158
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 | THE best investement so far for my auto-x, besides my KICK-*** dunlop star specs, is my little HERO camera. This thing rules. 60mins of video, about 15 different attachment thingies that come with it and some 3m sticky stuff so I can make perminent mounts. Not to mention the suction cup allows you to put this thing pretty much ANYWHERE. Motorsports HERO information page I unfortunetly didn't check my SD card before I left for my last auto-x so I just have a little 43 second video. Check it out YouTube - Autocross |
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| Platinum Member Feedback Score: 14 reviews | I like the idea. I have a feeling my camera would not survive 115mph+ right there. |
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| Spec C Club Feedback Score: 3 reviews
Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,786
IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 | ^ This abracious person keeps jumping all over my threads... |
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| Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Car: 05 PSMud STi Fav Mod: LWG map to fix overboosting Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 379
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2007 | Awesome writeup m8. I'll have to put this to use sometime. Does anyone know if the "ball head camera mount" can be sourced locally? |
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