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Old 08-03-11, 11:05 PM
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Default ContourHD tow hook camera mount

I used to have a rho plate tow hook license mount before my bumper got replaced, and had the attachment lying around and an extra panavise base. Combined the two to get a more secure camera mount that's sturdier than the suction cup.




Old 08-03-11, 11:18 PM
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That's cool, post up some videos!
Old 08-04-11, 09:20 AM
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quality of the video? post samples!
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Vids are in 1080p@30fps or 720p@60fps. I'm going to post a few videos up tonight over the past few days I have been testing methods of reducing wind noise. I've been filming it inside the waterproof case as without covering the microphone, the wind noise drowns out any other audio.
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Good Idea.

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o wow looks fun
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Cool idea. Good for filming track events and caravans.
Old 08-05-11, 11:35 AM
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I likey
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good idea for canyon run
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OP - why'd you take the Rho plate mount off? What did you think of the kit when you had it installed? My front bumper is getting replaced and I specifically requested the shop to fill in the front plate holes as I plan on ordering the Rho kit.
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Originally Posted by felixsc300
OP - why'd you take the Rho plate mount off? What did you think of the kit when you had it installed? My front bumper is getting replaced and I specifically requested the shop to fill in the front plate holes as I plan on ordering the Rho kit.
It held the plate in securely like it wouldn't fall off, but the bolt holding the plate that you mount your license to would get loose over time, making the license rotate. I had to tighten it every few weeks. Reason why I took it off was I got my front bumper replaced and just had them mount it in the center.
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very neat. +1 for pix!
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Here is the first test video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU3wRkR_ulw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN8650UKOyI

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nice video and quality! it'd be cool to replace the video with some appropriate music to get rid of that rattling noise.

also do a video shoot for some of the members on the forums
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Originally Posted by JDKane527
It held the plate in securely like it wouldn't fall off, but the bolt holding the plate that you mount your license to would get loose over time, making the license rotate. I had to tighten it every few weeks. Reason why I took it off was I got my front bumper replaced and just had them mount it in the center.
I see. If you still have it, I'd be interested in buying it off of you.


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