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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 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.




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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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That's cool, post up some videos!
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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quality of the video? post samples!
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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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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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Good Idea.

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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 04:53 AM
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o wow looks fun
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Cool idea. Good for filming track events and caravans.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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I likey
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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good idea for canyon run
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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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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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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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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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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very neat. +1 for pix!
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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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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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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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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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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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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