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SHAKEN Not Stirred
02-20-2006, 09:10 PM
So,
Here's the old rear-seat camera bracket in Bobbitt's Skater.....
Old being 2005......hehehe!!!
Worked OK, but had a slight vibration at 160 mph........ :cry:
Camera was too far forward on the mount......
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/17806-18-2005_005.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/17806-18-2005_003.jpg
Here's the upgraded version for 2006......
What do you think......
Should work better.....huh? :)
I sure hope so......
This one burned a few brain cells..... :220v:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780SkaterCam_Rear_Seat_2006_008.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780SkaterCam_Rear_Seat_2006_009.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780SkaterCam_Rear_Seat_2006_003.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780SkaterCam_Rear_Seat_2006_010.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780SkaterCam_Rear_Seat_2006_006.jpg
Later,
CJG

upsman105
02-20-2006, 09:23 PM
Can't you just duct tape it to the windshield??
Why do you make everything so difficult??

Charley
02-20-2006, 10:19 PM
Figure out someway to float/isolate the head from the arm and i'd say you have a winner...maybe a vertical soft spring load between the 4 bolt attaching the head?

Sherpa
02-21-2006, 06:35 AM
using a flat bracket at 160mph, it's gonna act like a rudder in the air and
move and flex.
--Sherpa

GHT
02-21-2006, 06:43 AM
Do you have a sneak peek of the "New 2007" version? I'll bet the 07' model will be the one that work right.. :)
J/K... Camera looks heavy duty. It looks like it will work. I'll bet flex will be so slight you won't see it in the camera shot... Does the camera have some kind of a "steady shot" capability (like normal home vids)?

SHAKEN Not Stirred
02-21-2006, 08:04 AM
I may taper the leading edge a bit more like a blade.... :idea:
The vertical support is 1/2" thick, so I don't think it will flex side-to-side too much..
The problem with the last design was that the camera was held from the rear using a gimble bracket and #8 hardware....
It extended out too far from the vertical support and vibrated.... :cry:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/17806-18-2005_007-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/17806-18-2005_013-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/17806-18-2005_014-med.jpg
I thought it was alternator noise in the video, even though I filtered the DC...
I have never actually seen it vibrate, but then again, I can't remember being stupid enough to turn around and look at it at 150..... :p
I'm going to mock it up this weekend then send it to be powder coated if it seems OK.....
Well see......
Later,
CJG
:rollside:

Havasu Hangin'
02-21-2006, 08:09 AM
So did Paul get the big PSI's working yet? When is the Mead trip?

SHAKEN Not Stirred
02-21-2006, 09:48 AM
So did Paul get the big PSI's working yet? When is the Mead trip?
Yea....
Engines are done.....
Aaron is going to try and pick them up tomorrow, or Paul is going to drive them out later this week.
They should be in by the end of next week.....
They each dynoed at 1,520 HP at 6,800 RPM......
I'll try to get a pic of them today and post it.....
The Mead trip was going to be on Sat 3/11, but I think it's off for now....
I think Mike's going to test it at Havi on the weekend of 3/11 or 3/18....
Later,
CJG

Havasu Hangin'
02-21-2006, 09:55 AM
I think Mike's going to test it at Havi on the weekend of 3/11 or 3/18....
Tell Mike that Dan and I are planning on being in Havi on 3/18 for some "Christian Bible Study"...

SHAKEN Not Stirred
02-21-2006, 10:15 AM
Tell Mike that Dan and I are planning on being in Havi on 3/18 for some "Christian Bible Study"...
I'll let him know.......
"Kum ba ya my Lord, kum ba ya"
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780X.jpg
Later,
CJG
:)

Havasu Hangin'
02-21-2006, 10:21 AM
I'll let him know.......
"Kum ba ya my Lord, kum ba ya"
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780X.jpg
Later,
CJG
:)
Exactly.
And in the evenings, we are all gonna sit around the campfire and sing some of our favorite hymns.
:D

SHAKEN Not Stirred
02-21-2006, 03:43 PM
Can't you just duct tape it to the windshield??
Why do you make everything so difficult??
It's called a canopy........Not a windshield.......
Now get back to work "BROWN".........
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780i_truckvscar.jpg
Later,
CJG
:p

Craig
02-22-2006, 05:13 PM
Anyone have a link for somewhere to get a remote lense to plug into my digital camera? (Panasonic PV-GS120) I put my camera on a solid mount to a rail and it picked up quite a bit of vibration. I like the remote lense to isolate some, not to mention the chance of my camera going overboard :p

SHAKEN Not Stirred
02-23-2006, 04:59 PM
Sorry Craig.....
No idea.....
Later,
CJG
:)

INSman
02-23-2006, 08:39 PM
Yea....
Engines are done.....
Aaron is going to try and pick them up tomorrow, or Paul is going to drive them out later this week.
They should be in by the end of next week.....
They each dynoed at 1,520 HP at 6,800 RPM......
I'll try to get a pic of them today and post it.....
The Mead trip was going to be on Sat 3/11, but I think it's off for now....
I think Mike's going to test it at Havi on the weekend of 3/11 or 3/18....
Later,
CJG
Oh boy, that is gonna be fast :cool:

SHAKEN Not Stirred
03-18-2006, 04:08 PM
Well.......
What do you think ???
Turned out OK....huh?
Later,
CJG
:)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780RearCam_2006_Retrofit_-_Installed_3-18-2006_003.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780RearCam_2006_Retrofit_-_Installed_3-18-2006_006.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780RearCam_2006_Retrofit_-_Installed_3-18-2006_009.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780RearCam_2006_Retrofit_-_Installed_3-18-2006_014.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780RearCam_2006_Retrofit_-_Installed_3-18-2006_016.jpg

Essex29
03-18-2006, 04:16 PM
What's up Chris?
Looks great...now when is the next Catalina trip :cry:

SHAKEN Not Stirred
03-18-2006, 04:57 PM
What's up Chris?
Looks great...now when is the next Catalina trip :cry:
Hey man.....
Just hanging at Aarons.....finished Bobbitts camera mount a bit ago...
Keeping Aaron & Brian working.....you know....crackin' the whip !!
SCOPE Poker Run coming up in a bit.....
How's Kim & the kids ????
Are you coming out to Havi soon ????
Are you thinking of a Winter motor project ??
CJG
:)

Essex29
03-18-2006, 07:35 PM
The family is doing awesome, really looking forward to a LOT of trips out this year. Out of the blue yesterday Cami says that she wants to buy you guys a banana split this year at the sandbar.
I was going to put a Whipple on the motor that I had rebuilt, but I don't want to spend 10k on it, so efi and it's done.
I can't wait for the Scope run, just walking around checking out all the big dollar toys is great.
Hey man.....
Just hanging at Aarons.....finished Bobbitts camera mount a bit ago...
Keeping Aaron & Brian working.....you know....crackin' the whip !!
SCOPE Poker Run coming up in a bit.....
How's Kim & the kids ????
Are you coming out to Havi soon ????
Are you thinking of a Winter motor project ??
CJG
:)