I signed up for my first Time Trial!

Are you running with the top down for a specific reason? Top up (bonus better aero and arguably slightly safer) plus camera mounted between the seats should result in at least tolerable sound quality even without an external mic. That's how I did it on my boxster (well hardtop and camera on the inside of the rear window but that should be functionally about the same) and there was a lot of wind noise but engine and tire noise were definitely there. Adding an external mic ran out to the rear bumper or stuffed down behind the passenger seat would be even better.

In reply to dps214 :

My excuse is lower center of gravity, but the reality is just because it was more fun.

Javelin (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to CAinCA :

Yeah, I didn't think the sound situation through and the entire driving portion was just wind going WHOOOOOOSH so I had to mute it. I'm looking into an external mic for the channel now.

That's basically what I got on my first video. Tons of wind noise. Tried over the exhaust. Got lots of Woooshhhhh (GTI turbo engine). Moved to dash, better, less wind. Moved to under hood. More exhaust note, a little more tire squeal.

In reply to CAinCA :

Under the hood is a good idea! Now, where's the hood on this contraption... 

Looks like you had fun, and it seems like a great stepping stone from track days. You drove carefully and intelligently, I really miss the sound though. 
Definitely some more time there with just getting into the curbing on the apexes. On the race track you need to really get up close to folks before expecting a point by, especially with folks that are running just a street type rearview mirror. Subscribed!

Jcamper

In reply to Jcamper :

Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it! I hope to have everything fixed by the next event in July. I would like a better filming angle with data overlay, engine sound, and better driving by me. I haven't been on a track in two years and the brain fog/rust was real. I had some really good sectors that would have made my ideal time a 1:33, but I couldn't string them all together.

That CRX that wouldn't let you by was being an shiny happy person. I would be more than a little apprehensive closely following a car without any brake lights too. I hope you talked to them or  reported them for the tech violation.

CAinCA said:

That CRX that wouldn't let you by was being an shiny happy person. I would be more than a little apprehensive closely following a car without any brake lights too. I hope you talked to them or  reported them for the tech violation.

I had a polite chat with one of the event organizers (and our run group's driving coach) about it, and he had a chat with them. They showed the brake lights worked in the paddock (and then it promptly stopped working in the third heat) and the driver seemed a little better after that. 

CAinCA said:

Those look meaty. I'll be interested to hear how you like them. I'm currently running RS-4s but I'm interested in all of the 200TW options available these days.

Well this happened yesterday. 

Not a very happy Kuhmo customer right now.

But also this happened today:

Thanks to AAZCD for the hat tip! 

Going full bore on time trial and track days this season.