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Posted: 8/29/2016 10:17:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyJones:
gifv http://i.imgur.com/lyFB18P.gif I understand not wanting to drive on a flat before you change it, but at least get out of the road First world drivers. Sometimes cars get disabled - zero excuse to hit a stationary object on the road like that. I can sort of understand if the car beforme him swerved at the last minute, so he had no warning. But that guy could have caused a wreck even had he not got the car himself. Sheesh, I really should post some of my drives. It's such a pain in the ass, though. Usually takes a day to upload a video. This thread has me wanting to buy a nice system. |
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Posted: 9/1/2016 2:16:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitulu: I have this cam. It works fairly well, but I have a power issue with it. Running a harness to hard-wire it, it kills my radio reception. I've tried three different grounding points, to no avail. If I unplug the camera, the radio works fine. I didn't want to use the stock 12v plug because all of my power ports are "always on". Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitulu: Originally Posted By RyJones: Originally Posted By kar98k: Originally Posted By SWIRE: For those looking for a cheap dash cam here is current deal. The G1W has been praised a lot here for cheap and decent quality. The G1W-C uses a capacitor instead of a battery. The deal is on the G1W-CB which is a capacitor and a black ring instead of silver ring around the lens. This makes it less noticeable in vehicle. The G1W-CB sells between $50 and $60 on Amazon with free shipping. Gear Best has the camera for $37.14 with free shipping. I've used Gear Best for lots of things and they are good to go. Shipping takes 1 to 2 weeks but you can save money by being patient. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html your link-fu is weak fixed I have this cam. It works fairly well, but I have a power issue with it. Running a harness to hard-wire it, it kills my radio reception. I've tried three different grounding points, to no avail. If I unplug the camera, the radio works fine. I didn't want to use the stock 12v plug because all of my power ports are "always on". this has been a common problem --You find it in car forums, small aircraft forums,scanner listener forums etc as soon as you plug the adapter or wire in the unit that converts 12vdc to 5.1vdc --boom--RF noise out the wazoo due to the circuitry used. Some guys have made one off filtered units to do the trick. The aircraft guys can buy a $400 panel mount dual USB port that keeps it from making RFI that interferes with radios and navigation--not a practical solution for most of us. Hopefully someone will make an adapter soon that does not generate interference. The first dash cam I had made so much "noise" I lost radio reception from my stereo drastically when it was powered. this one here is supposed to be RF quiet according to others that have used it,but I wont know if it works for me till I get one and try it out...https://www.amazon.com/iFlash%C2%AE-Charger-Support-Versions-Upgraded/dp/B009121ENK/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1472753469&sr=8-12&keywords=iflash+usb+car+charger |
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Posted: 9/13/2016 7:23:50 PM EDT
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Any firsthand experience with the Dashcam Pro that was advertised on tv?
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Posted: 9/14/2016 1:11:36 PM EDT
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For those with the blackvue....
I really wished I would have mounted the rear camera on the windshield facing backwards so everything in the car is recorded as well. I am going to do that when I upgrade. |
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Posted: 9/14/2016 2:55:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BCV:
For those with the blackvue.... I really wished I would have mounted the rear camera on the windshield facing backwards so everything in the car is recorded as well. I am going to do that when I upgrade. Why? |
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Posted: 9/14/2016 3:57:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Why? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By BCV:
For those with the blackvue.... I really wished I would have mounted the rear camera on the windshield facing backwards so everything in the car is recorded as well. I am going to do that when I upgrade. Why? +1 I back-window-mounted mine. |
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Posted: 9/14/2016 5:31:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
+1 I back-window-mounted mine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By BCV:
For those with the blackvue.... I really wished I would have mounted the rear camera on the windshield facing backwards so everything in the car is recorded as well. I am going to do that when I upgrade. Why? +1 I back-window-mounted mine. I see merit and difficulty in both models. TBH I won't be doing a rear window mount again - I don't need a static video of the bed of my truck! Next one will be license plate frame or lip. I've seen some cool custom mounts online. I'm torn - a license plate mount means it's at the right place to get the guy behind me but if it's higher off the pavement it's better. At this point I'm considering side-mounted cameras. Why not go 360? 
For OP's problem I would get a BlackVue dual channel (the one that has two cameras in one fixture) to cover forward and interior, then another on the back of the car somehow. |
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Posted: 9/21/2016 6:25:50 PM EDT
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Well my 1 month old Thinkware F770 failed. It acts like everything is okay, but I am unable to connect over wifi and it records no videos to the microsd cards. I have tried multiple cards formatted a variety of ways on different computers and inside the camera itself. Big waste of $450.
The BlackVue 2 channel 550 and 650 are not the best in the world but they generally seemed to work. I think the heat killed the Thinkware even though it wasn't exposed to more than low 90s ambient (obviously quite a bit hotter inside the car on the windshield, but not 100 plus ambient like can be seen in Dallas) on the windshield before I started taking it off the windshield when parked. I would avoid the Thinkware for the time being. I need to check for firmware updates just in case. |
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Posted: 9/21/2016 8:14:40 PM EDT
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I'm still rocking the Garmin Dash Cam 20 after hundreds of thousands of mile in the Peterbilt(s).  (pic representative) As long as you use a quality SD card and DON'T REMOVE THE SD CARD (instead use a USB to download content) it is stable as you could ever want. SD card errors make the dash cam freeze. I turn it on on Monday morning and (usually) turn it off on Saturday morning when my work week is over. I've left it on for hundreds of hours before. Since I'm a carhauler I leave it on at night in case someone hits my truck if I'm parked overnight on the road. Some videos, again. Keep in mind that the Dash Cam 20 records in full 1080p and YouTube processing degrades it somewhat. |
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Posted: 10/7/2016 9:15:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: greatshoe]
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We all hope we never need to "use" our dash cam's but today was my day. Girl in brand new Audi does a left U-turn while I am approaching an intersection from the opposite direction (green light no other traffic in my direction of travel). I can't stop in time to avoid colliding into the rear right corner. Damage is minor, grill is caved in and hood is dented. Showed the video to the officer and he let me on my way. He talked to the girl a little longer. I would assume failure to yield was involved. Guess I'll have to wait for the accident report to get the scoop.
Thinking about all the 'what if's". I did hit her from behind, could she have lied and claimed innocence and blame the rear car? (she didn't it would seem) Did I space and go through a red light? (no, thank God but the thought popped into my head immediately after) Thanks to having the dashcam I can put my mind at ease. Really glad I run them in both of my cars. Will try to get the video posted after i see the police report. |
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Posted: 10/7/2016 9:36:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe: We all hope we never need to "use" our dash cam's but today was my day. Girl in brand new Audi does a left U-turn while I am approaching an intersection from the opposite direction (green light no other traffic in my direction of travel). I can't stop in time to avoid colliding into the rear right corner. Damage is minor, grill is caved in and hood is dented. Showed the video to the officer and he let me on my way. He talked to the girl a little longer. I would assume failure to yield was involved. Guess I'll have to wait for the accident report to get the scoop. Thinking about all the 'what if's". I did hit her from behind, could she have lied and claimed innocence and blame the rear car? (she didn't it would seem) Did I space and go through a red light? (no, thank God but the thought popped into my head immediately after) Thanks to having the dashcam I can put my mind at ease. Really glad I run them in both of my cars. Will try to get the video posted after i see the police report. Which model DashCam are you using? |
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Posted: 10/7/2016 10:01:24 PM EDT
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Anybody with a blackvue 650 encounter an issue with it resetting the time almost every time you start driving somewhere?
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Posted: 10/7/2016 11:16:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eastonj:
Oooh. Tagged for the video (when appropriate, of course). Glad you're ok. Which model DashCam are you using? Thanks. The dashcam is an A118-C variant sold by SpyTec on Amazon. |
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Posted: 10/8/2016 11:24:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe: Thanks. The dashcam is an A118-C variant sold by SpyTec on Amazon. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe: Originally Posted By eastonj: Oooh. Tagged for the video (when appropriate, of course). Glad you're ok. Which model DashCam are you using? Thanks. The dashcam is an A118-C variant sold by SpyTec on Amazon. |
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Posted: 10/13/2016 1:20:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sartorius]
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I have mixed feelings on this video. First, it's pretty amusing. Second, it doesn't do anything to improve the image of those of us with BMWs.
(Not my video. Got it from Jalopnik). ETA: Fix spelling error. |
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Posted: 10/13/2016 1:28:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eastonj:
I have mixed feelings on this video. First, it's pretty amusing. Second, it doesn't do anything to improve the image of those of use with BMWs. (Not my video. Got it from Jalopnik).  https://youtu.be/0tSwJ8zesOM
Lolz What a douchebag. |
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Posted: 10/16/2016 3:21:58 PM EDT
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Here is the look from my crash. Other insurance called and accepted liability plus I got a check to cover my deductible.
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Posted: 10/16/2016 4:09:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe:
Here is the look from my crash. Other insurance called and accepted liability plus I got a check to cover my deductible. https://youtu.be/Zl6JbKNFR4gThat sucks. Did you have to show anybody the footage to help with the situation or did the Audi driver fess up to being a dumbass? |
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Posted: 10/16/2016 4:51:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
That sucks. Did you have to show anybody the footage to help with the situation or did the Audi driver fess up to being a dumbass? I let the responding officer see it, that seemed to be enough for him. Don't know if the other driver tried something. I've been too lazy to pick up the police report to see if she was cited since the other person's insurance admitted liability 2 days later. I will get around to it eventually. |
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Posted: 10/16/2016 11:02:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe:
I let the responding officer see it, that seemed to be enough for him. Don't know if the other driver tried something. I've been too lazy to pick up the police report to see if she was cited since the other person's insurance admitted liability 2 days later. I will get around to it eventually. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
That sucks. Did you have to show anybody the footage to help with the situation or did the Audi driver fess up to being a dumbass? I let the responding officer see it, that seemed to be enough for him. Don't know if the other driver tried something. I've been too lazy to pick up the police report to see if she was cited since the other person's insurance admitted liability 2 days later. I will get around to it eventually. The footage makes that one an open-and-shut case. |
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Posted: 10/17/2016 7:39:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
The footage makes that one an open-and-shut case. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By greatshoe:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
That sucks. Did you have to show anybody the footage to help with the situation or did the Audi driver fess up to being a dumbass? I let the responding officer see it, that seemed to be enough for him. Don't know if the other driver tried something. I've been too lazy to pick up the police report to see if she was cited since the other person's insurance admitted liability 2 days later. I will get around to it eventually. The footage makes that one an open-and-shut case. +1 Glad it wasn't anything serious. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 6:35:33 PM EDT
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From the accident report:
The driver of Vehicle #2 had a dash cam video of the accident. I watched the video and it was determined that the driver of Vehicle #2 did not have enough time to react to Vehicle #1 making a U_turn and not yielding to oncoming traffic at the intersection. The driver of Vehicle #1 was cited for Failure to Yield at intersection. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 10:36:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe:
From the accident report: The driver of Vehicle #2 had a dash cam video of the accident. I watched the video and it was determined that the driver of Vehicle #2 did not have enough time to react to Vehicle #1 making a U_turn and not yielding to oncoming traffic at the intersection. The driver of Vehicle #1 was cited for Failure to Yield at intersection. Excellent! I have to start using my dash cam again. |
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Posted: 10/20/2016 12:47:40 PM EDT
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Does anyone know how to get rid if the interference when the camera is hardwired? I don't want to use the cigarette lighter because, in my Edge, they are always on.
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Posted: 10/20/2016 2:31:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe:
Here is the look from my crash. Other insurance called and accepted liability plus I got a check to cover my deductible. https://youtu.be/Zl6JbKNFR4gDang, that was like watching bumper cars. No apparent damage. |
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Posted: 11/1/2016 9:09:45 PM EDT
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A quick question.
The way I have my G1W camera hooked in right now is just to my cig lighter port. This outlet stays on all the time. I can't find easily how much the camera pulls, but would this be a problem? Does anyone leave their camera on constantly? Do you have problems with it draining the battery? |
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Posted: 11/1/2016 9:48:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Macumazahn:
A quick question. The way I have my G1W camera hooked in right now is just to my cig lighter port. This outlet stays on all the time. I can't find easily how much the camera pulls, but would this be a problem? Does anyone leave their camera on constantly? Do you have problems with it draining the battery? You can end up with a dead battery. You need a low-voltage cutoff switch, or "battery protector" that cuts off that outlet once the voltage drops to a certain level. This will keep you from killing your car battery, or ending up stranded. |
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Posted: 11/1/2016 10:07:22 PM EDT
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I'm loving this blackvue two channel. Going to get rid of the Lukas when I get around to it.
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Posted: 11/2/2016 9:20:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoloContendere:
I'm loving this blackvue two channel. Going to get rid of the Lukas when I get around to it. Mine still updates the time then resets every time I drive my truck. I need to contact blackvue again. |
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Posted: 11/2/2016 3:49:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Mine still updates the time then resets every time I drive my truck. I need to contact blackvue again. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By NoloContendere:
I'm loving this blackvue two channel. Going to get rid of the Lukas when I get around to it. Mine still updates the time then resets every time I drive my truck. I need to contact blackvue again. Reinitialize your SD card. That fixed it for me. |
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Posted: 11/2/2016 4:04:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Reinitialize your SD card. That fixed it for me. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By NoloContendere:
I'm loving this blackvue two channel. Going to get rid of the Lukas when I get around to it. Mine still updates the time then resets every time I drive my truck. I need to contact blackvue again. Reinitialize your SD card. That fixed it for me. What do you mean reinitialize? I've reformatted both on the blackvue and on my laptop with no success. |
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Posted: 11/2/2016 5:40:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
What do you mean reinitialize? I've reformatted both on the blackvue and on my laptop with no success. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By NoloContendere:
I'm loving this blackvue two channel. Going to get rid of the Lukas when I get around to it. Mine still updates the time then resets every time I drive my truck. I need to contact blackvue again. Reinitialize your SD card. That fixed it for me. What do you mean reinitialize? I've reformatted both on the blackvue and on my laptop with no success. Been a while since I did it. Don't recall off-hand. Think I also replaced the microSD card. |
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Posted: 11/2/2016 6:13:21 PM EDT
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I need a cam that comes with go pro compatible mounts at non go pro prices....my Tacoma came with a mount on the windshield. Was looking at sjcam, but are there other options?
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Posted: 11/2/2016 11:05:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man:
I need a cam that comes with go pro compatible mounts at non go pro prices....my Tacoma came with a mount on the windshield. Was looking at sjcam, but are there other options? Have you considered removing the other mount and buying based on quality instead of mount? |
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Posted: 11/3/2016 3:07:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Have you considered removing the other mount and buying based on quality instead of mount? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By d16man:
I need a cam that comes with go pro compatible mounts at non go pro prices....my Tacoma came with a mount on the windshield. Was looking at sjcam, but are there other options? Have you considered removing the other mount and buying based on quality instead of mount? Factory option on the windshield......can't be removed. |
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Posted: 11/18/2016 11:11:04 PM EDT
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Rear dashcam, fast car and fast reflexes avoids a crash:
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Posted: 11/19/2016 12:35:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eastonj:
Rear dashcam, fast car and fast reflexes avoids a crash: https://youtu.be/GRR31NaXoVw
That would have sucked |
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Posted: 11/19/2016 1:11:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
That would have sucked Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By eastonj:
Rear dashcam, fast car and fast reflexes avoids a crash: https://youtu.be/GRR31NaXoVw
That would have sucked If a Prius has the buttsecks with a Tesla, what is the result? |
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Posted: 11/29/2016 6:29:32 PM EDT
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Hey Gents. Recently got rear ended and car totaled. I left enough room in front of me, but the thought got in my head God forbid I didn't it'd be hard to corroborate who hit who first if I was sent into them.
I just picked up the brand new A119 (capacitor is standard now) which records in 2K 60FPS. Very small and discreet which is why I picked it over the large mirror shaped cameras. Heads up, due to the new model the 118-C (capacitor is what you want) is now on sale on Amazon. I'm going to hard wire it- I'm assuming recording while car is off is not worth the chance of battery drain? |
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Posted: 12/22/2016 4:46:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/22/2016 6:07:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's a great price |
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Posted: 12/22/2016 6:56:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
$220 for a BlackVue 650 https://www.amazon.com/BlackVue-DR650S-2CH-Recorder-Included-Support/dp/B00MC4XL2G?psc=1&&tag=vglnk-c102-20;SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&tag=vglnk-c102-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00MC4XL2G Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
$220 for a BlackVue 650 https://www.amazon.com/BlackVue-DR650S-2CH-Recorder-Included-Support/dp/B00MC4XL2G?psc=1&&tag=vglnk-c102-20;SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&tag=vglnk-c102-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00MC4XL2G Ordered one and just got this email Hello,
I am the owner of West Coast Jewelry. It came to our attention that approximately 2 hours ago our Amazon account was hacked and over 50,000 listings were created on our account which we have never sold. As soon as this issue was brought to our attention we alerted Amazon of this issue and put our account on hold while we work to resolve these issues. During that time, nearly 1,000 orders were placed for these fraudulent listings, including the order you placed. Clearly, as we are a jewelry company, we are not able to fulfill any of these orders and are in the process of cancelling them one by one. We received nearly a hundred phone calls from concerned customers, and we are working with them as we can do and hope you understand we are doing everything we can to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. You should not be charged anything for these orders, if you have questions related to credit card charges please feel free to reach out to Amazon Customer Support as they are the merchant card processor on these orders. I sincerely regret any inconvenience this issue has caused you, and we have been working with Amazon to try to uncover just how someone gained access to our account, changed our seller name, and listed these items. I hope you are able to purchase the items you are looking for from another seller. Happy Holidays, Ari Mahller Owner, West Coast Jewelry |
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Posted: 12/22/2016 7:03:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigAJ:
Ordered one and just got this email Sorry, worth a shot. Sometimes they come through. |
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Posted: 12/22/2016 7:05:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Sorry, worth a shot. Sometimes they come through. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By BigAJ:
Ordered one and just got this email Sorry, worth a shot. Sometimes they come through. Not out anything, worth a try |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 1:57:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By greatshoe:
Here is the look from my crash. Other insurance called and accepted liability plus I got a check to cover my deductible.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://youtu.be/Zl6JbKNFR4gHow fast were you going prior to slowing down and how fast at impact? |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 2:16:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LuckyDucky]
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What is the difference between the Garmin offerings? They have dedicated dash cams with model numbers 10, 20, 30, and 35. It looks like the difference between the 30 and 35 is the 35 has GPS while the 30 doesn't, but they are the same price. What about the 10 and 20?
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Posted: 1/9/2017 1:27:24 AM EDT
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I don't want to read 15 pages so I apologize in advance.
Someone point me to a camera that can record the front view of the vehicle and also inside the passenger compartment. Thanks 
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Posted: 1/9/2017 10:23:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By edcurtis:
I don't want to read 15 pages so I apologize in advance. Someone point me to a camera that can record the front view of the vehicle and also inside the passenger compartment. Thanks BlackVue 650  Blackvue DR650GW-2CH/DR650S-2CH IR Camera Lens Review |
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Posted: 1/12/2017 4:29:07 PM EDT
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Anyone here have their cam running when the car is off? Had my A119 about a month wired like that, and I didn't drive for a few days and my car battery died. What's a safe no-start timeframe or way to avoid this?
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Posted: 1/12/2017 5:48:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WILSON]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HappyCamel:
Anyone here have their cam running when the car is off? Had my A119 about a month wired like that, and I didn't drive for a few days and my car battery died. What's a safe no-start timeframe or way to avoid this?  It has a two-axis G-sensor and runs continuously in a 20-minute loop / shuts off on impact to save the last 20 minutes (actually slamming the door too hard stops it - need to figger' out how to adjust that one of these days).
The truck has been hit twice in the last three years. Both times the %#@&!ng villain ran away. Hit&Run #2 was a village snow plow. The cop who took the report said "We both know what happened; good luck suing the city"
Hit&Run #1 happened in 2014. The driver left his entire front bumper in the front yard (along with my truck; pushed about 20 feet). What was left of the bumper was obviously GM (Escalade or a GMC PU, I couldn't tell. But there's a manufacture's number molded into the plastic). The Orland Park PD confiscated it as 'evidence' before I could copy the number (I wanted to check local body shops & dealers to see if anyone needed a new front bumper). They're still "investigating" that one. Probably the CLEO, mayor, or something. 
Running the things doesn't seem to bother my (1,100 CCA) battery much, but the truck has never gone more than 2 or 3 days without being started... Without a dedicated Li-Ion battery or a manual shutoff, three days on a decent 900~1200 CCA battery seems to be 'safe' (in NE, Illinois / NW, Indiana anyway). |
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