Has anyone built or does anyone sell a Mini Can Mount that will fit easily into my Mini? I am looking to set my camcorder to run while I am either taking a session at the track or on an event run. If I were able to mount the Mini Cam, I could actually pay attention to driving while taking the video. I have seen these in race cars. Just wondered if anyone has done this with a Mini.

Thanks

 

This is what I have and it works GREAT!

 

Thanks for the lead. It looks like what I need. I just finished ordering.

Thanks again

 

no problem
If he sends you an email, let him know gomotoring.com refered you.

 

Realizing that it is too late as you have already placed an order... If you can find a tripod head for a reasonable price, the rest of the rig is dirt cheap and easy to make. A piece of square aluminum tubing and two u-bolts.

Pictures of my rig are here:
http://flickr.com/photos/snid/sets/1080130/

 

Or split the difference. . .
http://www.cruisecam.com/mounts.html

 

Am I missing something on their web site there are no photos of any of the products they sell. How is one supposed to know what they are buying with no product photos?

 

Should have gotten the vacu-cam mount!!! That works well!

 

snid - does your mount pass tech? (the CruiseCam will pass tech)

 

I posted photos on mine on the Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiasts website. Got to www.redwoodempiremini.com Click on the MegaBBS forums page. The go down to modifications. Its under mini cam mounts.

 

NICE! Whats happening this Saturday there? I mean with the club. I'll be there this week 16-22. Staying w/ Michael Babischkin and Trish

 

What is exactly required for it to pass tech inspection for driving events? I haven't been to any schools yet with mine but did build it with safety in mind. Instead of a straight aluminum tube. I angled mine back just in case there was an accident. I would hope the metal tube would not be dangerous if an instructor were in the car. Especially my wife during MINI runs.

 

Holy Decapitation Batman

 

I would suggest contacting this vendor. They may have some suggestions for what you are trying to accomplish:
http://vacucam.littlemini.us/

 

VacuCams will pass as well. I've had 4 cameras mounted--2 exterior and 2 interior with wires all over, and the driving school instructor both as a driver and a passenger, and they are like "WOW, What the h*ll?? " Then they can't stop playing with it.

I'm like, "Please don't open your door all the way otherwise it will disconnect my camera."

Richard

 

Here is a pic of Rich Peterson's

 

Nothing beats a cage for camera mounting.

 

$99.99 from Pegasus http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro....asp?RecId=648