Thanks to an awesome trade, I recently aquired a 5" LCD headrest mount screen and an EyeSeeYou race camera for the Focus. The plan is to hook up the camera to a VCR, then hook it up to the screen so I can play back between races at an auto-x. I plan on mounting the LCD in the glove compartment with some carbon fiber paneling. Problem is, the screen didn't come with any kind of mounting brackets, nor does it have any kind of points where you could put brackets on it. I assume I could just neatly epoxy on some brackets, or possibly mount it with silicone RTV since that is really just semi-permantent. Any thoughts?

I also need to find some prices on an in-car VCR. Checked one out at BestBuy today. Nice and compact, but it was also $230. Found another RCA at RadioShack for $130. Will the g-forces associated with auto-xing effect the recording abilities of a cheaper VCR? Does anyone know where I can find a good deal on a VCR that uses DC power? I don't want to get a DC-AC power converter because of the extra weight...plus home VCR's are a little on the large side. I'm also trying to get one small enough were I can mount it under my passenger side seat.

 

Thanks for the info. I'll stop by later this week.

 

You can get a vcr from wal-mart,,, they have them small enough to fit under your seat. I have one that i paid 69.99 for. Then go to the automotive section and get a ac/dc converter (they weigh about 1/4 pound) and hook it up. As for the g's you wont have a problem..

john

 

i have an audiovox vcp......doesnt record. dont know if that is what you really want or not. if you dont care about the non recording feature you can have the vcp. paid $2?? for it couple of years ago and now i have a dvd player in my car.

 

he wanted the recording feature to tape his auto x runs then playback too see where/what happen like missing gates

 

oh....wasnt sure if the camera had recording capability. thought he might just be using the screen w/ vcr to playback and watch. i think that thing is still sitting in my garage. have to go check. if it would work i would just give it to him.