DIY: GoPro tow hook mount
 

Pretty cheap and simple GoPro tow hook mount. You need three things:

1. Tow hook (check your trunk)
2. GoPro handlebar mount: http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/handlebar-seatpost-mount
3. Large nut on the tow hook to keep it from going in all the way. I used a 3/4", which is just big enough to slip past the threads, but not slip all the way down the tow hook.

What you get:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKP-zfJQK90"]Scion FR-S at Mosport DDT - YouTube[/ame]


Also, if anyone is curious, I have this mic http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wi...eca17168eef6f/ routed up through the tow hook opening and into the engine bay by the battery. Worked like a charm!

NICE, so a 3/4" nut works huh?
Cool I'll give that a try

3/4" is a bit bigger than the tow hook's thread, but it did the job.

bravo good sir! pretty awesome!

awesome idea, cheers!

ps. you were flying around that track!

Thanks, man! :happy0180:
Mosport DDT is a fun little twisty track that our cars were built for. I learned that day what lighter/wider/stickier wheels & tires can do for this car from another FR-S in my group. Once he got those things warmed up (it was hovering around freezing all day) all I could do was get the hell out of his way!

Do you have any closer pictures? I'll probably go this route.

Updated OP with pic of whole setup and revised nut size choice explanation.

This is a great idea!

The footage turned out great and for $20 its the most economical solution I've seen so far.

Thanks for the details on how to make it work!

Thanks for the update. I just ordered one on amazon for $19. I'll probably play around with it by this weekend.

Btw, does the Gopro need a battery powered mic? I have a clip on mic that doesn't use batteries. It's meant for computers.

Don't quote me on this, but I don't believe a GoPro requires a battery powered mic. I went with this one because I found a whole mess of videos online with this mic, plus it has a 20' cable which means it can be mounted anywhere. Batteries are cheap too.

As soon as I purchase a new exhaust I will be trying the mic mounted right by it.

Battery powered mic is highly recommended from what I've searched (but not matter what the stock built in microphone is horrible!). A lot of people seem to like the Audio Technica PRO 24CM (~$60-$70):

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pN_CyTfINOA"]GoPro HD Hero2 with external Audio-Technica Pro-24CM Microphone - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ai_E87u7CfM"]2008 C6 Corvette Kooks Headers Z06 Mufflers M2W - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMWVjJYV5Gw"]GoPro Hero2 / Audio-Technica Pro24-CM External Microphone - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKuyhOGEPdc"]Audio Technica Pro 24-CM microphone with GoPro Hero2 test - YouTube[/ame]

I remember seeing that C6 videos when I was searching for a mic. It definitely sounds good. My wallet dictated which mic I should buy. He's bossy.

Also should mention for anyone shopping around to make sure you get a mic with a stereo connector. If you use a mono connector you will only get sound in one channel.

I did this as well. The problem with the BRZ is that the tow hook sits too far in, even with the nut. The camera either has to be pointed slightly up or will be slightly crooked (its crooked in this picture). It shouldn't be an issue if I just use one of the little extensions.

http://i.imgur.com/7VCN5dl.jpg

Got it setup tonight. Hero 2 with wifi pack.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42...5/IMG_0206.jpg

howd you get your video to not sound completely like wind

I have this mic http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wi...eca17168eef6f/ routed up through the tow hook opening and into the engine bay by the battery.

Found a solution to this.
Instead of the 3/4 nut, use a 3/4 fender washer (I believe the bin number is 3260).
It is cheaper than the nut by far ($0.47 and I used one), and allows me to use the towhook on the BRZ without it being crooked.

I did a test fit and got the results in the pics.
Haven't actually driven with it though, so I can't tell you if it shakes or anything. Should be fine though, as the towhook is tight.

FYI - I have the Hero 3+, which is a bit slimmer - but there is still plenty of room behind the camera, so I suspect this should work with all GoPros

Why you guys use a washer or a nut for? Im a noob sorry

Because without it, the stock tow hook screws too far in and there isn't enough room to mount the go pro onto the tow hook.

not to resurrect an old thread, but i just found that using the roll bar mount doesn't require any washers on the stock tow hook. just gotta turn it in all the way until it stops at the horizontal position and clamp it on the big "O" works pretty well.