11-05-2023, 09:29 PM | #1 |
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Any recommendation for dash cam??
Looking to purchase a front and rear dash cam around $200~$300. Does anybody have recommendation for good brands?
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11-05-2023, 09:32 PM | #2 |
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If you want front AND rear integration, then BlackVue is your best bet. I use Garmin for my front.
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11-05-2023, 09:58 PM | #3 |
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Have thinkware here, but much less than $200-300. What are the features you want it to have to pay the premium?
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11-06-2023, 01:39 AM | #4 |
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I am just willing to pay for a dash cam that’s reliable and easy to set up. Also, I have been looking at several dash cams on amazon, but they have bad reviews under 4 stars rating
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11-06-2023, 06:24 AM | #5 |
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An acquaintance has installed BMW cameras on his M2 G87 and he is very happy. They are used both when driving and when the car is parked. When it is parked, they begin recording when the car's radars detect that a person is approaching the car. You can control everything and watch the videos from your mobile phone (it is surprising to see in the videos the number of people who approach the car when you park it on public roads). Installation takes about 2 hours (they have to put a cable between both cameras).
Front camera resolution = 2560 x 1440 Rear camera resolution = 1920 x 1080 You can configure the cameras to also record audio. I will order the cameras for Christmas. |
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Viofo A139 Pro.
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I’ve been happy with the thinkwares I installed in 3 cars for the past 4 years… I highly recommend them as a good cost/benefit ratio option.
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11-06-2023, 07:53 PM | #12 |
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I just installed the Viofo A139Pro (front + rear) on my G87 and it was a simple process to hardwire. It has the latest Starvis sensor which makes for a great 4K picture. It's also a tad bit slim and low profile so hides nicely behind the top of the windshield.
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11-07-2023, 10:04 AM | #14 |
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Good to hear. This is my plan if I can snag one on BF
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https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1889381 I hardwired mine last week and it was pretty simple. I did get out the multi meter to ensure the fuse taps were going the right direction in the pictures, which they were. It's also worth mentioning that if you use these same fuses the dash cam will stay on for 10-20 minutes after you turn the car off, but it does eventually turn off. |
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At first this annoyed me but when I thought about it more it's actually kind of a plus. Because of the longer delay means it stays on while making short runs into stores and what not. I use a Vico-Power PLUS that I have had for years to hardwire my dashcam. I like it more than other methods because it has a switch on it that allows me to use the always on/parking mode when I want to instead of all the time. When it's in bypass mode the dashcam only works when the switched/accessory fuse is on, so basically as if it were plugged into a USB port or 12v outlet. If I want to have the cam on in parking mode, like if I were in a parking garage, all I have to do is flip the switch back. |
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11-07-2023, 05:42 PM | #19 |
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I have the Thinkware Q1000 dashcam with their OBD-II power cable so it’s nice to not mess with the fuse box and when I park in my home garage, it’s easy to unplug the OBD cable to save some battery life.
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11-07-2023, 07:37 PM | #20 |
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Cops on my police state country seize dashcams and use them as evidence.. in a high performance car, it's a no from me.. don't use them for this reason.
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11-07-2023, 08:01 PM | #21 |
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I use the Viofo A129 Pro Duo, got it on sale for around $169 and comes with all the hardware you need (unless you want it hardwired, then there's a separate kit for that)
Only issue that I've had with it is that the cable that goes to the rear camera has sporadically failed since about 6 months ago (got it almost 2 years ago now) but that might have to do with me moving it between 2 cars. Just had to buy a new cable, some adhesive for the dashcam, and some no-stick static stickers from their website for like 30 bucks and honestly for $200 I've been very satisfied with it.
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11-07-2023, 08:34 PM | #22 |
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Pretty sure they would need a warrant, no? Unless you did something heinous like run someone down or cause a bad accident while DUI, in which case your probably screwed regardless. I don't think a cop is going to pull you over for speeding and try to take your dashcam off you.
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