Modifying Car Dock to Allow Video

[tktouch12]

I had thought about doing it. would just be a little hole to drill, and there doesnt appear to be anything structural there to get in the way.

I did see an app that records and hold the last 60 seconds of your driving, and saves it upon key press. Says only works on 1.5 though, havent tried to see what it does on 2.0

records and holds? so like, it buffers that 60s while you're driving and then stops recording when you stop, in case you're in an accident, type thing? that woud be interesting.

i'm mostly interested in the video while driving capability for this

Was that picture taken with your droid?!?!? thats amazing quality

 

[640k]

lol no. not even close.

 

[anabolix]

Was that picture taken with your droid?!?!? thats amazing quality

Hahaha please don't expect that kind of quality pictures with the droids camera. :icon_ nono:

Anyways, can I just use a regular drill bit if I don't have a dremel?
Is the plastic sturdy or you guys think it's prone to cracking or snapping easily under pressure?

thanks

 

[640k]

I used a drill bit, but the position of the camera will actually rotate the bit out, once you've created a hole, which will leave you with an odd shape.

i ended up using a tapered drill bit to even it out, and went from both sides.

 

[anabolix]

Ah I see. Thanks for the info.
Might as well ask my pops if he has a dremel or some buddies to make it somewhat easier for me.

 

[blinden]

sample video. need to address vibrations. GPS is loud clear, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBgr6YpONE

You are killing me man. You don't put music on top of the rumble man, never! the flat 4... that IS the music.

 

[Big Lou]

Use a drill press and clamps. You don't have to worry about the case moving around then, and you will get a much cleaner hole.

 

[640k]

sample video. need to address vibrations. GPS is loud clear, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBgr6YpONE

You are killing me man. You don't put music on top of the rumble man, never! the flat 4... that IS the music.

audio included GPS directions that i needed to kill. i'll get some rumbles up eventually. you couldn't hear the engine in that clip anyway.

 

[Beanfire]

Any word on the app that works for this? Is it up and running yet, are there any alternatives? Still interested

 

[iJroid]

sample video. need to address vibrations. GPS is loud clear, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBgr6YpONE

You are killing me man. You don't put music on top of the rumble man, never! the flat 4... that IS the music.

Inline 4, maybe... I don't think they make flat fours. Not much point.
Inline six's are so very nice, though.

 

[640k]

sample video. need to address vibrations. GPS is loud clear, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBgr6YpONE

You are killing me man. You don't put music on top of the rumble man, never! the flat 4... that IS the music.

Inline 4, maybe... I don't think they make flat fours. Not much point.
Inline six's are so very nice, though.

Er you might want to check the internets before you say things like that. What do you think a boxer engine is, anyway????

Subaru is internationally known for their use of boxer engines in most of their vehicles above 1500cc as well as their proponence of the all wheel drive drivetrain layout, which became standard in most international markets as of 1996. They also offer many turbocharged versions of their passenger cars, such as the Impreza WRX.

Subaru

The J-spec version has a 2.0L 304*bhp (227*kW; 308*PS) EJ207 engine with a Twin scrol turbocharger, while other versions of the car have a 2.5L 305*bhp (227*kW; 309*PS) EJ257 engine with a single-scroll VF48 turbocharger.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

EJ257 DOHC 16 valve turbo. Originally designed for the NA Impreza STI in 2004 with AVCS and DBW Same exact shortblock as EJ255. Subaru of America designates the same part numbers for an EJ255 shortblock, and EJ257 shortblock Usage: US Market Impreza WRX STi MY04~MY07 (300 hp, 293 hp (New SAE standard)) US Market Impreza WRX STI MY08~MY10 (305 hp (New SAE standard)) Asian, European Market Impreza WRX STi 05~present (280 hp, 40KGh/m)

Subaru EJ engine

 

[blinden]

sample video. need to address vibrations. GPS is loud clear, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBgr6YpONE

You are killing me man. You don't put music on top of the rumble man, never! the flat 4... that IS the music.

Inline 4, maybe... I don't think they make flat fours. Not much point.
Inline six's are so very nice, though.

Er you might want to check the internets before you say things like that. What do you think a boxer engine is, anyway????



Subaru

The J-spec version has a 2.0L 304*bhp (227*kW; 308*PS) EJ207 engine with a Twin scrol turbocharger, while other versions of the car have a 2.5L 305*bhp (227*kW; 309*PS) EJ257 engine with a single-scroll VF48 turbocharger.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

EJ257 DOHC 16 valve turbo. Originally designed for the NA Impreza STI in 2004 with AVCS and DBW Same exact shortblock as EJ255. Subaru of America designates the same part numbers for an EJ255 shortblock, and EJ257 shortblock Usage: US Market Impreza WRX STi MY04~MY07 (300 hp, 293 hp (New SAE standard)) US Market Impreza WRX STI MY08~MY10 (305 hp (New SAE standard)) Asian, European Market Impreza WRX STi 05~present (280 hp, 40KGh/m)

Subaru EJ engine

LOL.

why would I swoon over the sound of a i4? Every econobox in the country is running an i4 and they sound like crap. The unequal exhaust manifold length and the horizontally opposed engine makes the sweetest sound of any car I can think of.


Thing is a ***** to work on though, changing plugs is no fun.

Noticed a few turbo subaru owners on this forum so far though.

 

[crspang]

Looks good. Looks like you took about as much/material off as I did. Initially I missed the center so I had to make the hole bigger. ABS plastic isn't exactly cooperative with drill bits.

When drilling into plastic it helps to have an indention at the spot you want to drill so that the bit doesn't "walk". When drilling into metal I use a center punch and hammer to make the "indention". When drilling into plastic I use the same sharp center punch but I heat the tip with my propane torch and press the hot end into the plastic to make the "indention".

I don't know if this will help because you may have to drill straight into an angled bevel on the car dock, but I'll find out on Wed, cause that's when my car dock is coming in. (My DROID arrives tomorrow!)

 

[640k]

See I wanted to avoid using a center punch as I was afraid of cracking the plastic. It wasn't that the bit walked for me, it was a low light situation and I couldn't see my mark clear enough. No matter, its still just as functional.

 

[crspang]

See I wanted to avoid using a center punch as I was afraid of cracking the plastic. It wasn't that the bit walked for me, it was a low light situation and I couldn't see my mark clear enough. No matter, its still just as functional.

And it gives the DROID eye a little more peripheral vision! lol
Anyways, you came up with a good idea in the first place!