FS: Carbon fiber headrest camera mount

**indyeric** · #1: 04-23-2009, 07:38 PM

Two summers ago, I made a camera mount for an HPDE to record some in-car video, then I revamped the design and had 10 of them made with the intent to sell them. Well my real job has been keeping me too busy, so I'm selling them off.

Design:

Lightweight: Less than 14 oz. (lightest mount of it's kind)
Constructed from 6061 aluminum and carbon fiber
Optimized with FEA
Mounts on front or rear headrest posts (driver and passenger)
Rearward offset design for better safety and vantage point
Camera mounting screw set 6 inches back from headrest
Fits on BMW "Vader" seats
Safety strap for secure mounting

I'm asking $140

**snow05gtRI** · #2: 04-26-2009, 10:37 PM

cool idea. is the mounting screw the same universal tripod slot most cameras have?

**vkchu** · #3: 04-27-2009, 12:30 PM

would i get a good view of the gauges + windshield?

**atc5** · #4: 04-27-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vkchu

would i get a good view of the gauges + windshield?

Depends on your camera lens.

**F-WDC Spec B** · #5: 04-27-2009, 12:42 PM

wow this is better then what i was going to use as a dash mount.

**indyeric** · #6: 04-27-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow05gtRI

cool idea. is the mounting screw the same universal tripod slot most cameras have?

Thanks! And Yes, it is a 1/4-20 thread, which is standard on most all cameras.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vkchu

would i get a good view of the gauges + windshield?

Quote:

Originally Posted by atc5

Depends on your camera lens.

Yes, I recommend a wide angle lens. See the screenshot below for the view of my camera mount in a BMW 330i at a Mid-Ohio driving school. You can see the gauges. He wasn’t using a wide angle lens however. Another driver in a BMW E36 M3 had one mounted on his rear headrest posts and posted a YouTube video, I just need to track that video down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F-WDC Spec B

wow this is better then what i was going to use as a dash mount.

I believe it is safer due to the solid mounting and the fact that it does not obstruct your view of the track.

**m_a_b** · #7: 04-29-2009, 05:22 AM

pm'd

**gb003a** · #8: 04-30-2009, 04:09 PM

very nice. does the price include shipping?

**indyeric** · #9: 05-01-2009, 05:42 AM

PM's replied to.

$140 shipped will work.

**gb003a** · #**10:** 05-01-2009, 07:44 AM

will have to think about it. It's very nice I'd like one.

**indyeric** · #**11:** 05-06-2009, 10:25 AM

I've still got 3 available.

**Cossey** · #**12:** 05-10-2009, 11:09 PM

These fit on the stock LGT headrests?

**indyeric** · #**13:** 05-11-2009, 12:52 PM

If they are cylindrical and measure approx 12 mm (1/2") in diameter, it is ideal. It has fit on every car it has been tried on. If unsure, you can send me a picture, or measure it to confirm.

**indyeric** · #**14:** 05-26-2009, 08:03 PM

I've been a little busy, but here is a video from a satisfied buyer. He did a driving event at Lime Rock and the camera held steady.

YouTube - Lime Rock Park HPDE2 4_4_09

**Longitude** · #**15:** 05-26-2009, 10:52 PM

More importantly, has anyone purchased this for their Legacy and can share pics/vids here???? thanks