My *New* Homemade Camera Mount - LotusTalk

turbophil · 08-26-2008, 08:49 PM

Ok- I revised my last camera mount to get it above the rear window for radar detector if I ever go that path. I also wanted the camera close to my eye level and add adjustability to it... I think I made it look prettier as well...

I still need to polish it out so that it looks pretty, but I think you get the idea..... oh ya, the first pic is how it looked after I was done machining it in the raw... There are several finishing steps after that... Little fella actually takes a darn long time to make

What do you think?

BTW- The old, new camera mount was here: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f3/h...a-mount-60875/

Best,

Phil

deddie · 08-26-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

What do you think?

Um, I think it kicks a$$. Group buy?

turbophil · 08-26-2008, 09:23 PM

Ok- She's all polished up now and looking pretty

Hard to get a good photo of it though...

Cheers, PV

PS- Disregard the actual camera mounting plate. I obviously just eye-balled the two holes and didn't even machine it... It's just getting late and I've got to get in the house before my wife leaves me

Best,

Phil

RoadDad · 08-27-2008, 05:02 AM

As always, nicely done Phil. I'll take your "old" one

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JUNGLISTluder · 08-27-2008, 05:26 AM

AMAZING!!!!

I'd be interested in getting one, but then I'd have to get a harness bar, harnesses, seats mods, etc. LOL

turbophil · 08-27-2008, 05:33 AM

Thanks guys. I think I like the billet look of this one the best so far...

I hadn't really given much thought to making a bunch of these, as Sector already has a very cheap camera mount that gets the job done ($30 I think) and there's no way I could justify making them for 30 bucks

. This is probably a little overkill... but I hate to be too conventional and I really like billet stuff

Best,

Phil

Mr.C · 08-27-2008, 05:51 AM

That looks really good

+1 for the billet aluminum.
I would take some Scotch-Brite and give it a brushed finished rather than the polished look.
That would go better with the rest of the interior of the car...

RichS · 08-27-2008, 07:13 AM

Ummmm......

I NEED something like this. It's not a want, it's a need.

Here is why: I use MattG's bracket for my V1. I really like it, BUT when I get to the track I have to pull it off and then use Randy's clamp mount (see pic below) because the Sector111 4Tress bar is too small for his collar mounts.

If I had a collar mount that I could leave attached to the bar with the V1 bracket still in place, I would be a happy man.

Soooo.......

How much? I'm very flexible with the price...

turbophil · 08-27-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDad

As always, nicely done Phil. I'll take your "old" one

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It's yours, then! You have a reply to your PM

Best,

Phil

turbophil · 08-27-2008, 09:03 AM

Rich, Drop me a PM with what you have in mind... Best, Phil

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichS

Ummmm......

I NEED something like this. It's not a want, it's a need.

Here is why: I use MattG's bracket for my V1. I really like it, BUT when I get to the track I have to pull it off and then use Randy's clamp mount (see pic below) because the Sector111 4Tress bar is too small for his collar mounts.

If I had a collar mount that I could leave attached to the bar with the V1 bracket still in place, I would be a happy man.

Soooo.......

How much? I'm very flexible with the price...

turbophil · 09-01-2008, 05:10 PM

Since Roaddad asked for the old mount, I felt obligated to just give it to him. But before I sent it out, I needed to fix a design flaw. By popular demand, I brushed the polish off

I also drilled and tapped a 5mm hole so that mounting bar can pivot. THat cures the issue of the harness bar being in the way and allows for more adjustment in the cab.

Finally, I went ahead and cut out a nicely machined mounting bar, where the old was just some strap with holes drilled in it...

Here are some quick pics...

Road- your mount will be on the way tomorrow

Best,

Phil

xeeeejme · 09-01-2008, 05:15 PM

I don't care what everybody else says. You're the man, Phil.

heh

Shawn C · 09-02-2008, 04:35 AM

Where can you buy the plastic twist knobs? Thanks

rb26dett · 09-02-2008, 05:05 AM

Hey Phil,

I sent you a couple of PM's.

turbophil · 09-02-2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rb26dett

Hey Phil,

I sent you a couple of PM's.

Working on it... I need to draw up the bigger mount yet... RoadDad's was easy because I had already made the part and was just giving away something I didn't want... I work from easiest to hardest

Hang in there

Best,

Phil

turbophil · 09-02-2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn C

Where can you buy the plastic twist knobs? Thanks

McMaster-Carr of course

Try this part number: 62935K12, for the M5 that I use on the camera mount. The camera itself is held in place with the standard course thread 1/4" like all camera's are...

Best,

Phil

08-26-2008, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	*My New* Homemade Camera Mount Ok- I revised my last camera mount to get it above the rear window for radar detector if I ever go that path. I also wanted the camera close to my eye level and add adjustability to it... I think I made it look prettier as well... I still need to polish it out so that it looks pretty, but I think you get the idea..... oh ya, the first pic is how it looked after I was done machining it in the raw... There are several finishing steps after that... Little fella actually takes a darn long time to make What do you think? BTW- The old, new camera mount was here: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f3/h...a-mount-60875/ Best, Phil Attached Images __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com ----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009** If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

08-26-2008, 09:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Ok- She's all polished up now and looking pretty Hard to get a good photo of it though... Cheers, PV PS- Disregard the actual camera mounting plate. I obviously just eye-balled the two holes and didn't even machine it... It's just getting late and I've got to get in the house before my wife leaves me Best, Phil Attached Images __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

08-27-2008, 05:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,989	As always, nicely done Phil. I'll take your "old" one . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

08-27-2008, 05:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
JUNGLISTluder High Roller Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 808 Images: 6	AMAZING!!!! I'd be interested in getting one, but then I'd have to get a harness bar, harnesses, seats mods, etc. LOL __________________ 96 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 06 Lotus Elise Supercharged - SOLD 88 BMW 528is

08-27-2008, 05:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Thanks guys. I think I like the billet look of this one the best so far... I hadn't really given much thought to making a bunch of these, as Sector already has a very cheap camera mount that gets the job done ($30 I think) and there's no way I could justify making them for 30 bucks. This is probably a little overkill... but I hate to be too conventional and I really like billet stuff Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

08-27-2008, 05:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mr.C German Reimport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 622	That looks really good +1 for the billet aluminum. I would take some Scotch-Brite and give it a brushed finished rather than the polished look. That would go better with the rest of the interior of the car... __________________ If I die, my biggest fear is that my wife sells all my toys for the price I told her I bought them for...

08-27-2008, 07:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Ummmm...... I NEED something like this. It's not a want, it's a need. Here is why: I use MattG's bracket for my V1. I really like it, BUT when I get to the track I have to pull it off and then use Randy's clamp mount (see pic below) because the Sector111 4Tress bar is too small for his collar mounts. If I had a collar mount that I could leave attached to the bar with the V1 bracket still in place, I would be a happy man. Soooo....... How much? I'm very flexible with the price... Attached Images __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

09-01-2008, 05:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Road Dad's New Camera Mount:) Since Roaddad asked for the old mount, I felt obligated to just give it to him. But before I sent it out, I needed to fix a design flaw. By popular demand, I brushed the polish off I also drilled and tapped a 5mm hole so that mounting bar can pivot. THat cures the issue of the harness bar being in the way and allows for more adjustment in the cab. Finally, I went ahead and cut out a nicely machined mounting bar, where the old was just some strap with holes drilled in it... Here are some quick pics... Road- your mount will be on the way tomorrow Best, Phil Attached Images __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

09-01-2008, 05:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
xeeeejme Add Lightness Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Triangle, NC Posts: 376	I don't care what everybody else says. You're the man, Phil. heh __________________ '06 CO Exige - sold

09-02-2008, 04:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Shawn C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,527	Where can you buy the plastic twist knobs? Thanks __________________ http://www.youtube.com/jerusdc

09-02-2008, 05:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
rb26dett Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 179	Hey Phil, I sent you a couple of PM's.

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