1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: A.R.E overland topper owners Upgraded brakes? Non plug and play tweeter License plate frame ideas? Reprogramming TPMS for winter/summer tires (and wheels) with Autel TS501 Steering Rack Leak

3rd Gen GoPro Mount alternative use?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cra5h, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Feb 28, 2021 at 6:49 AM
    #1
    cra5h

    #1
    cra5h [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2017
    Member:
    #214092
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Thibodaux, LA
    Vehicle:
    2018 Tacoma TRD Sport
    Has anyone done anything with the GoPro mount that comes on the front windshield OTHER than mount a GoPro on it?

    I don't have a use for it but since it seems to be a sturdy mounting point it would be a shame not to use it for something.
     
    cra5h, Feb 28, 2021
    #1
    shotgunbilly420 likes this.
  2. Feb 28, 2021 at 6:56 AM
    #2
    shotgunbilly420

    #2
    shotgunbilly420 OG Owner 249+ mi club/Tacoma enthusiast

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2018
    Member:
    #258947
    Messages:
    3,309
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Montesano, Washington elv. 66ft
    Vehicle:
    2017 trd Tacoma offraod AT Inferno
    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    Dude thats such a good idea wonder if Amazon has some cheap accessories for that type of mounting bracket im gonna look lmao seriously though im gonna look
     
    shotgunbilly420, Feb 28, 2021
    #2
    Prestovie and usmc2msu like this.
  3. Feb 28, 2021 at 7:03 AM
    #3
    shotgunbilly420

    #3
    shotgunbilly420 OG Owner 249+ mi club/Tacoma enthusiast

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2018
    Member:
    #258947
    Messages:
    3,309
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Montesano, Washington elv. 66ft
    Vehicle:
    2017 trd Tacoma offraod AT Inferno
    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    Well I'm sure someone out there has made something but that would be a great market for some of us that don't use gopro mounts in are Tacoma would like to get some use outta of it
     
    shotgunbilly420, Feb 28, 2021
    #3
  4. Feb 28, 2021 at 7:03 AM
    #4
    GrundleJuice

    #4
    GrundleJuice Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2015
    Member:
    #150931
    Messages:
    2,346
    Gender:
    Male
    Michigan
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Bro
    [S]Un-Molested[/S] Lightly Molested
    Licorice despenser mount. Party on!
     
    GrundleJuice, Feb 28, 2021
    #4
    Benny blanco, Skydvrr and shotgunbilly420 like this.
  5. Feb 28, 2021 at 7:03 AM
    #5
    cra5h

    #5
    cra5h [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2017
    Member:
    #214092
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Thibodaux, LA
    Vehicle:
    2018 Tacoma TRD Sport
    yeah, I was even thinking of 3D printing something to fit onto the GoPro mount. I just don’t know what type of things would be useable up there on the windshield.
     
    cra5h, Feb 28, 2021
    #5
    daveeasa and shotgunbilly420[QUOTED] like this.
  6. Feb 28, 2021 at 7:05 AM
    #6
    shotgunbilly420

    #6
    shotgunbilly420 OG Owner 249+ mi club/Tacoma enthusiast

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2018
    Member:
    #258947
    Messages:
    3,309
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Montesano, Washington elv. 66ft
    Vehicle:
    2017 trd Tacoma offraod AT Inferno
    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    So dash cam mount or radar detector mount sun glasses holder, place to mount your pistol
     
    shotgunbilly420, Feb 28, 2021
    #6
  7. Feb 28, 2021 at 7:29 AM
    #7
    ShirtTucker

    #7
    ShirtTucker Taco Tip Line: 248-434-5508

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2017
    Member:
    #236812
    Messages:
    1,160
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 V6 Sport AC MT
    Lots-o-stuff
    There are 3D printed adapters available for a lot different dashcams (except the one I chose :rolleyes: ).

    I think I also remember seeing a couple of radar detector adapters. Haven't seen much else mounted
    in that spot in Tacomas.
     
    ShirtTucker, Feb 28, 2021
    #7
  8. Feb 28, 2021 at 10:05 AM
    #8
    5nahalf

    #8
    5nahalf I build dumb things

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2018
    Member:
    #267058
    Messages:
    10,920
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erik
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    2018 Inferno Longbed
    I think most of us mounted our dashcams to the gopro mount. Though I just removed my dashcam from my gopro mount because my wife kept hitting it with the visor.
     
    5nahalf, Feb 28, 2021
    #8
    Amchuge likes this.
  9. Feb 28, 2021 at 10:10 AM
    #9
    Taco_mike73

    #9
    Taco_mike73 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2019
    Member:
    #311413
    Messages:
    3,162
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    York, PA
    Vehicle:
    2020 Cement SR5 DCSB 4x4
    Lomax tonneau cover, oem bed lights, AJT Design chrome delete, black out badges & tailgate letters, AVS hood deflector & vent visors, Solkie tech hood supports, interior LED lights, Tufskinz mud guards, RedArc TowPro Liberty, bed mat, kicker speaker upgrade, Hikari ultra H11 low beams, Diode Dynamics SS3 fogs in yellow, Meso customs total taillight stage 1. Coming soon: Compact powered sub install Future mods planned: bigger tires (265/75/16) BILLSTIEN 5100 lift
    Would be a good location for a dash cam. Not all Tacoma's have them. I know 2020s don't. Maybe also some trims before that didn't have them. My dash cam is to the left of the rear view mirror.
     
    Taco_mike73, Feb 28, 2021
    #9
  10. Feb 28, 2021 at 6:21 PM
    #10
    Greg-tacoma

    #10
    Greg-tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2020
    Member:
    #350088
    Messages:
    1,042
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black 4cyl 4wd
    Bed cover, soon bug deflector, halo interior lights and backup
    My 2016 has the mount that I thought was added separately since I purchased my sr5 as a certified taco. I guess Toyota has stock in GoPro
     
    Greg-tacoma, Feb 28, 2021
    #10
  11. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:23 AM
    #11
    jnavanac

    #11
    jnavanac New Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2021
    Member:
    #366019
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    Vehicle:
    2020 Tacoma OR
    I was curious so I looked in my '20 OR. I have one. You're not the only '20 owner to report the lack of a mount. Interesting.
     
    jnavanac, Aug 13, 2021
    #11
  12. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:31 AM
    #12
    slowpoke16taco

    #12
    slowpoke16taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2017
    Member:
    #224021
    Messages:
    468
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jayson
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    2016 MGM TRDOR DCSB
    Stock, but not stock (but stock)
    Lego!

    [​IMG]
     
    slowpoke16taco, Aug 13, 2021
    #12
    Skydvrr, jnavanac and su.b.rat like this.
  13. Aug 13, 2021 at 10:57 AM
    #13
    grandpawmoses

    #13
    grandpawmoses Dirty Old Man

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2021
    Member:
    #362973
    Messages:
    978
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Vehicle:
    2021 Tacoma Limited Nightshade
    No money
    Condom vending machine, Pez dispenser, M60 machine gun mount,........the possibilities are endless.
     
    grandpawmoses, Aug 13, 2021
    #13
  14. Aug 13, 2021 at 11:57 AM
    #14
    Rainoffire

    #14
    Rainoffire Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2018
    Member:
    #255034
    Messages:
    3,104
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 QS DCLB TRD Sport
    I have my dashcam attached to it.DSC_3194-01.jpg
     
    Rainoffire, Aug 13, 2021
    #14
  15. Aug 13, 2021 at 1:30 PM
    #15
    MaverickT883

    #15
    MaverickT883 Paintless

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2020
    Member:
    #346995
    Messages:
    3,565
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Maverick
    Ontario, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2021 Tacoma TRD Off-road Access Cab
    Check build thread!
    I really wish my 2021 had it
     
    MaverickT883, Aug 13, 2021
    #15
  16. Aug 17, 2021 at 10:46 PM
    #16
    Dumpling

    #16
    Dumpling Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2021
    Member:
    #362055
    Messages:
    49
    Gender:
    Male
    Jackson, ms
    Vehicle:
    Black 2019 trd sport
    Stock
    What dash cam is that?
     
    Dumpling, Aug 17, 2021
    #16
  17. Aug 17, 2021 at 11:29 PM
    #17
    TA2016

    #17
    TA2016 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2015
    Member:
    #162050
    Messages:
    3,714
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Sport AT V6 4x4 ACLB P&T Package Red
    TA2016, Aug 17, 2021
    #17
  18. Aug 18, 2021 at 12:15 AM
    #18
    wood714

    #18
    wood714 Got any Quaaludes?

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2018
    Member:
    #269269
    Messages:
    1,525
    First Name:
    Kevin
    East Coast Florida
    Vehicle:
    2018 4x4 V6 SR5
    I bought a set of the GoPro mount things, and dremeled the center section out to fit my camera. My camera came with a suction cup mount and a stick on mount. I had to grind down the center of the mount a bit, but it works perfect.
    $10 QKOO 5X Quick Release Buckle Clip Basic Base Mount for GoPro Hero 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, Session, 3+, 3, GoPro MAX, Hero (2018), Fusion, DJI Osmo Action, AKASO, SJCAM, Action Cameras
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D2IYWWS?ie=UTF8
    $100 ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam Built-in WiFi 6 GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P, 2.4" IPS Screen, 150° Wide Angle, WDR, Night Vision
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074JT3698?ie=UTF8

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Aug 18, 2021
    wood714, Aug 18, 2021
    #18
  19. Aug 18, 2021 at 6:43 AM
    #19
    Rainoffire

    #19
    Rainoffire Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2018
    Member:
    #255034
    Messages:
    3,104
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 QS DCLB TRD Sport
    Blackvue DR750S 2CH
     
    Rainoffire, Aug 18, 2021
    #19
To Top