DIY: GoPro tow hook mount - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BatStig · 05-05-2013, 09:51 PM

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

Tow hook (check your trunk)
GoPro handlebar mount: http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/handlebar-seatpost-mount
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!

Doborder · 05-05-2013, 09:56 PM

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

BatStig · 05-05-2013, 10:00 PM

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

ft86me · 05-05-2013, 10:16 PM

bravo good sir! pretty awesome!

JiB · 05-06-2013, 03:18 AM

awesome idea, cheers!

ps. you were flying around that track!

BatStig · 05-07-2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JiB

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!

Hanakuso · 05-07-2013, 02:50 PM

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

BatStig · 05-07-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

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.

ATL BRZ · 05-07-2013, 03:53 PM

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!

Hanakuso · 05-07-2013, 04:01 PM

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.

BatStig · 05-07-2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

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.

Vracer111 · 05-07-2013, 10:08 PM

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]

BatStig · 05-09-2013, 02:08 PM

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.

Sevs753 · 05-12-2013, 11:04 PM

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.

05-05-2013, 09:51 PM	#1
BatStig Some say..... Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Location: Kitchener ON Posts: 483 Thanks: 810 Thanked 310 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	DIY: GoPro tow hook mount Pretty cheap and simple GoPro tow hook mount. You need three things: Tow hook (check your trunk) GoPro handlebar mount: http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/handlebar-seatpost-mount 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! Attached Images Last edited by BatStig; 05-07-2013 at 03:18 PM. Reason: New pic & nut size explanation

05-05-2013, 09:56 PM	#2
Doborder Godzilla Konvert Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: DMG BRZ Limited 6MT 2013 Location: Somewhere on earth Posts: 215 Thanks: 47 Thanked 45 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	NICE, so a 3/4" nut works huh? Cool I'll give that a try __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited MT (DMG) CO>CA Cartel

05-06-2013, 03:18 AM	#5
JiB * Join Date: May 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Sydney Posts: 845 Thanks: 525 Thanked 266 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	awesome idea, cheers! ps. you were flying around that track! __________________

05-07-2013, 03:53 PM	#9
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	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! __________________ __________________________Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build_______________________

05-09-2013, 02:08 PM	#13
BatStig Some say..... Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Location: Kitchener ON Posts: 483 Thanks: 810 Thanked 310 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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. Last edited by BatStig; 05-09-2013 at 02:58 PM.

05-05-2013, 10:00 PM	#3
BatStig Some say..... Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Location: Kitchener ON Posts: 483 Thanks: 810 Thanked 310 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	3/4" is a bit bigger than the tow hook's thread, but it did the job.

05-05-2013, 10:16 PM	#4
ft86me Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Endor Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 802 Thanked 349 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	bravo good sir! pretty awesome!

05-07-2013, 02:50 PM	#7
Hanakuso Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: California Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 294 Thanked 673 Times in 390 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Do you have any closer pictures? I'll probably go this route.

05-07-2013, 04:01 PM	#10
Hanakuso Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: California Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 294 Thanked 673 Times in 390 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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.

05-12-2013, 11:04 PM	#14
Sevs753 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ, Canyon Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 449 Thanks: 63 Thanked 132 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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.

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