Cadwell Park,,exclusive Track Day for your Aston 30th March

[Y100]

SELON said:

Thanks for the replies guys.
It was just a question of when I buy the camera. Will go for it and see what I can get away with...and will source the ties from somewhere.

Nice to see your action shots again Bob!

Thanks Mike,,,makes me wish I'd recorded Rockingham. Really looking forward to Cadwell, a completely different circuit,,,all we need is the weather to be kind to us "again".

[George29]

Cockernee said:

Jon39 said:

Oh, and Craig mentioned a lap time of 1m 28s, but don't attempt to beat that.

Enjoy your day.

Jon.

1.48 will be nearer for an Aston around there, in fact maybe not that quick. 1.28 is a full on race car time as well you know

Is that with or without the chicane?

[Jon39]

SELON said:

I'm thinking of purchasing a Go Pro camera.

Just in case this might be of help.

When I first used a GoPro in my Aston, I was not happy with the sound. Since then I have been experimenting, and have now achieved better results.

My GoPro was sold with a waterproof case, so therefore the microphone is also inside the sealed case. I now have different case with some openings (they call it skeleton). A long microphone cable is connected to the camera, using an adaptor cable. Therefore the micphone can now be located anywhere. Placing it in the boot works well, especially when the throttle is pressed !

[SELON]

That's really helpful! I've been looking at the various websites and sound quality was noted as a potential issue and I did indeed wonder at what a 'skeleton' was and whether I should buy one! Thinking of getting the Hero4 Silver unless anything new is real eased to the market in the next few weeks.

Cheers for that!

[sukh_m]

Jon39 said:

Just in case this might be of help.

When I first used a GoPro in my Aston, I was not happy with the sound. Since then I have been experimenting, and have now achieved better results.

My GoPro was sold with a waterproof case, so therefore the microphone is also inside the sealed case. I now have different case with some openings (they call it skeleton). A long microphone cable is connected to the camera, using an adaptor cable. Therefore the micphone can now be located anywhere. Placing it in the boot works well, especially when the throttle is pressed !

Which microphone and adaptor cable did you buy jon? I have a GoPro and made the same mistake of leaving it in the waterproof casing. The sound was not great

[A17DBS]

I think there is a theme starting here as I have just ordered the same ready for Cadwell.

I am going to follow the advise and run the microphone wire into the boot. The sound should be excellent!

[V8V12VTECwoollie]

At Rockingham I attached the GoPro to the rear window with the suction mount and the sound without an external mic was OK and no vibration at all:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3nLomWBpZc

[Cockernee]

V8V12VTECwoollie said:

At Rockingham I attached the GoPro to the rear window with the suction mount and the sound without an external mic was OK and no vibration at all:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3nLomWBpZc

I bet your brakes were perfect when you sold it

[AMDBSNick]

Cockernee said:

I bet your brakes were perfect when you sold it

[V8V12VTECwoollie]

Cockernee said:

I bet your brakes were perfect when you sold it

I had precious cargo in the car so the first few laps were easy does it

[Jon39]

sukh_m said:

Which microphone and adaptor cable did you buy jon? I have a GoPro and made the same mistake of leaving it in the waterproof casing. The sound was not great

The microphone I bought is an Olympus ME51SW.

You will need a GoPro skeleton case, the short GoPro microphone adapter cable, and then a long microphone cable. I am sure that I overpaid for my long cable. The hi-fi buffs just love gold this and that for their cables.
I found a gap beside the rear parcel shelf, so easy to run the cable, without harming anything.

I fitted a little woolly muffler to the microphone, but I don't think it is needed for in-the-boot use. My test recording has some clicks, so presumably something is moving about slightly within the boot.

If you are driving alone, you might want to try the camera sucker mount on the inside of your passenger door window. The GoPro cameras have quite wide angle lenses, and I found when mounted too far back, the view of the road ahead can be quite small.

Don't make my mistake of holding the steering wheel in a sloppy manner. Everything is noted by the camera !

I look forward to seeing your films, and hearing those pure exhaust sounds through my big speakers.

Edited by Jon39 on Thursday 26th February 11:47

[A17DBS]

Thanks Jon - sounds like good advice.

[V8Staffie]

Hi Bob
Due to an Operation on my back in March I will be dropping out of the event on March 30th.
Not sure if anyone else is interested in taking my place?
Hopefully catch up at an event later in the year.

Cheers

Graham

[sukh_m]

Thanks Jon, bits ordered

[AMDBSNick]

V8Staffie said:

Hi Bob
Due to an Operation on my back in March I will be dropping out of the event on March 30th.
Not sure if anyone else is interested in taking my place?
Hopefully catch up at an event later in the year.

Cheers

Graham

Jockman

[Jockman]

Already sorted it with Bob.

The answer is a resounding NO

[sukh_m]

Jockman said:

The answer is a resounding NO

how did i know that one was coming.......

[Y100]

V8Staffie said:

Hi Bob
Due to an Operation on my back in March I will be dropping out of the event on March 30th.
Not sure if anyone else is interested in taking my place?
Hopefully catch up at an event later in the year.

Cheers

Graham

Grahams place is still vacant.

[AMDBSNick]

Jockman said:

Already sorted it with Bob.

The answer is a resounding NO

Best you find a pair, quick

[Cockernee]

AMDBSNick said:

Jockman said:

Already sorted it with Bob.

The answer is a resounding NO

Best you find a pair, quick

Of brake discs?