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^^ I've used the ram windshield mount many times at the track with HLT and had no issues.
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What is recommended for a mount and tether solution?
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I hear there's a new retrofit system (all you have to do is replace your windshield with the new unit) coming out that's only $25k...
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That is why I recommended it only for peeps running roll bars, where you can wire tie it on.
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I have an upcoming DE and see in the tech form that any phones or cameras must be tethered. I recently downloaded the Harry's Lap Timer app on my (larger) Droid phone and wanted to use it next weekend. I have a suction cup mount for the front windshield however I would not trust it to hold the phone due to bumps and Gs.
What is recommended for a mount and tether solution?
TIA
These seem to be popular amongst the racers and rock crawlers.
Edit: realized you might not have a rollbar.
Edit: for non roll bar peeps, this one seems to be robust.
https://radarmount.com/products/3001...06&cadevice=cv
The one in the Jeep photos is Ram mount's generic phone/PDA/tablet mount - and that sucker grabs on and does not let go. You just have to make sure when you position the phone that the rubber grips are not pressing any buttons on the side of the device.
To be honest I would keep it in my pocket or glove box.
For me, anything mounted to the dash is a no go when doing high performance driving. There's just too much risk of it coming loose. And more importantly, if anything were to go seriously wrong, you potentially have a heavy solid object loose in your cabin.
If you want to time laps, get something simple (and tactile) like a stopwatch. You can press the button without looking at it, it's light and safe, and won't fall loose.
I agree. Why use something as complex as a stopwatch?
If you want to time laps, get something simple (and tactile) like a sand timer. This is what I use. There are no buttons to press and divert your attention.
HLT has video with overlay, shift light, +/- predictive sector and lap times, selectable ref laps, gsum charts etc etc... It has nothing in common with s stopwatch.
HUD is the only way to go... I hear there's a new retrofit system (all you have to do is replace your windshield with the new unit) coming out that's only $25k... If you're a serious DE enthusiast, you'll get it...
That is why I recommended it only for peeps running roll bars, where you can wire tie it on.
Orherwise the other mirror mount reco seems like a solid choice for non roll bar peeps as it's clamped down securely to your rear view mirror.
RAM sells this base; I installed it using the front left bolt on the passenger seat on my 986. There's a stout (3/4", maybe?) aluminum bar that you cut to the appropriate height, and then you install whatever accessory you want on the end. It's rock-solid and uses no suction cups...
It's not just PCA that doesn't allow suction cup mounts; they're illegal according to the CA vehicle code.
Haha! I'm still flabbergasted that they didn't include a headphone jack just to have a 2nd speaker.... Wireless headphones? Like I need another freakin device to have to charge.
I need to read this at home. I am getting strange looks at work as I am laughing out loud at the responses.
I do like the HUD suggestion but believe that might cost more than the car is worth.
I may go the low tech route - leave it in my pocket. I assume the GPS will still work. Although I do like that unit that clamps to the rearview mirror.
I will wait and see what others are doing at the track. I have seen a number of go-pro's mounted with suction cups but haven't looked at what people are doing for cell phone mounts.
Thanks for the suggestions!!! All of them
I have an iPhone 5C with the Harry's Lap Time Grand Prix app. I also have a Dual XGPS 10 Hz Bluetooth GPS.
I had a piece of metal lying around, and in a few minutes I turned it into a phone mount. The metal is about 1 mm thick, and I bent it at a 90-degree angle to make an L. I ground down the sharp corners and wrapped one end in electrical tape.
I purchased a spare case for the phone from Wal-Mart, drilled some holes, and zip-tied the case to the mount.
I can slide the mount between the instrument cluster housing and the top of the dashboard. It's not bolted in place, but it's held in there pretty tight. Slip it in when I want to record a session; pull it out when finished.
Here is a recent video:
Labor Day Weekend 2016 at VIR - YouTube
