What is a good dash cam for...

[Jopa201]

My track day is coming up and I want to buy a good dash cam for the track.
What does everybody use? I was thinking about the go pro but just wanted to see what other options there are

[Coldintake]

I'm not sure, but I have a strong sense someone from Russia will chime-in.

[Nugget]

iphone 5 with Harry's Lap Timer and a decent mount.

[Jopa201]

Originally Posted by Nugget

iphone 5 with Harry's Lap Timer and a decent mount.

Thanx I knew I would get some new ideas this is exactly what I was looking for the only bad part is I have an iPad and an android phone

[Aus_M]

I like the contour 2+. It's not quite as good picture as the gopro but it has GPS so you can see your laps and how fast you were going.

Also it takes an external mic if you want to add some extra exhaust noise

[FVM3]

go pro

[CanAutM3]

Go pro here

[VMcV3y]

Originally Posted by Nugget

iphone 5 with Harry's Lap Timer and a decent mount.

Definitely the best idea.

I've abandoned the GoPro in favor of this for actual track recording details.

the GoPro is great for other videos of zipping around the track if you want to build a movie; however, for pure "let's drive and get info" you're spot-on.

- V

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Oh, the LifePro iPhone case and bracket are second-to-none. Very sturdy and a snug fit. However, they are pricey and too bulky for every day use. But for in-car with Harry's Lap Time, LifePro is rock solid.


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[VMcV3y]

Originally Posted by Jopa201

Thanx I knew I would get some new ideas this is exactly what I was looking for the only bad part is I have an iPad and an android phone

Maybe get an iPod Touch then? It probably works fine with Harry's Lap Timer...not sure though. You may want to research that it even has GPS built-in.

Search YouTube for example footage of the Harry's Lap Timer and iOS.


- V

[Jopa201]

Originally Posted by VMcV3y

Maybe get an iPod Touch then? It probably works fine with Harry's Lap Timer...not sure though. You may want to research that it even has GPS built-in.

Search YouTube for example footage of the Harry's Lap Timer and iOS.


- V

I watched a few YouTube videos and decided to go with go pro and the lap timer on my iPad that way I still get the picture quality of 1080p and the data from the app

[ec_E92]

Originally Posted by VMcV3y

Oh, the LifePro iPhone case and bracket are second-to-none. Very sturdy and a snug fit. However, they are pricey and too bulky for every day use. But for in-car with Harry's Lap Time, LifePro is rock solid.

RAM mounts are insanely good as well.

[Nugget]

I use a Ram Mount and a bluetooth 10hz GPS receiver, lap times are usually within 0.02 seconds of the official timing.
Here's an example

[Jopa201]

Originally Posted by Nugget

I use a Ram Mount and a bluetooth 10hz GPS receiver, lap times are usually within 0.02 seconds of the official timing.
Here's an example

That looks great was did you record that from outside or inside of you car?

[Nugget]

Inside the car on the dash, I also tape a lavalier mic to my back bumper and run the cable through the car to the phone.

[benha]

You can't beat the image quality of the Go Pro Hero 3. Set up the wifi remote or better yet, the app to control it with a live feed preview and you're set. I use my iPhone/iPad to view and control then a battery backpack for extended use times. So many mounting options and free editing software. You'll find other uses besides your car.

[pepsih]

did you consider a BLACKVUE dashcam ? i have the dr400g but the 500 just came out. i really like it

[trentagxw]

It's not quite as good picture as the gopro but it has GPS so you can see your laps and how fast you were going.

[Jopa201]

Originally Posted by pepsih

did you consider a BLACKVUE dashcam ? i have the dr400g but the 500 just came out. i really like it

Loved the one where you drive thru new York where the cam is almost on the ground. Did you mount it on your grill?

[besiktas]

Originally Posted by Nugget

iphone 5 with Harry's Lap Timer and a decent mount.

+1

My second camera is GoPro 2 with a mic attached to the exhaust. gives amazing sound

[Jopa201]

Originally Posted by trentagxw

It's not quite as good picture as the gopro but it has GPS so you can see your laps and how fast you were going.

That's what I'm thinking go with the go pro but use the lap time app their to get the lap data.

[pepsih]

Originally Posted by Jopa201

Loved the one where you drive thru new York where the cam is almost on the ground. Did you mount it on your grill?

thanks a lot
Im working on more videos
Actually that was recorded with my gopro, and it was installed on the bumper. i really liked the result.
I uploaded couple of minutes ago another video on youtube

If you want something like that, the gopro is the way to go, especially now with the gopro hero3 you can see the screen, and control the gopro thru you phone. There is an app.

[Jopa201]

Originally Posted by pepsih

thanks a lot
Im working on more videos
Actually that was recorded with my gopro, and it was installed on the bumper. i really liked the result.
I uploaded couple of minutes ago another video on youtube

If you want something like that, the gopro is the way to go, especially now with the gopro hero3 you can see the screen, and control the gopro thru you phone. There is an app.

Are you just using the go pro suction mount? And did you secure the go pro ?