Anyone installed a dashcam?

[sVWatt]

Looking to install a DVR dashcam and wondering if anyone is ahead of the curve?

[Transporter]

Navman has 2 models at DSE. I've bought the MiVue358 for my T5, not bad for under $200 but has no GPS data. However works very well and the image quality is very good.

[LunchboxVRS]

Just got a gopro HD 3 black edition to replace my hero 2. I have a suck ton up to attach it t the screen or there's a mount to hang it of the side of the head rest. No GPS tracking but it will record in 4k res so will still be current when the new tv come out. Th Ellen's is now flat so even at wide angle it doesn't have that annoying fish eye look.

[kamold]

Why would you want a dash cam you may ask?
in case something like this happens...

Road rage caught on cameral

[Hail22]

32GB DVR Car Video Evidence Recorder Vehicle Truck Camera IR HD Crash Cam Dash | eBay

I may get one of these to test out...cheap looks pretty good to me.

that and I believe it can connect into the USB socket in most Polo Glove boxes (if you optioned MDI)

[brimway]

This one is a bit less bulky and is full HD

HK Post Freeshipping!100% Original Car DVR GS1000 with Full HD1920*1080P,GPS and G sensor with 4 IR LED Video Camera-in Car DVRs from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com

[sVWatt]

I want high definition to ensure any 'issues' are recognisable.
Don't really need GPS tracking, but keen on the G sensor, so if in a bump or the car goes hit whilst in a car park, recording starts by itself.
Also want something that's orientated for us RHS drivers. I noticed some have switches on the left which makes it awkward for us smart sided drivers to use.

So far this is my pick; FineVu CR-500HD
It's not cheap but reviews well. It's hi def, knock enabled, auto start, and has low light Sony CCD sensor.
Plus it's barrel shaped so doesn't matter whether its a left or right sided driver seat.
FineVu CR-500HD | Dash Cam Talk

[sVWatt]

Navman has 2 models at DSE. I've bought the MiVue358 for my T5, not bad for under $200 but has no GPS data. However works very well and the image quality is very good.

Do you leave it in the vehicle or remove it each night?
Did you hide all the cables via the screen pillar?
Any issues with battery drain if left in place?

[staz88]

Blackvue DR400G HD II

It's 1080p. Awesome low light performance. Has GPS built and also tracks your co-ordinates so you can replay the vision with google maps overlay.

Auto records on 12v power applied and loops the recording automatically over old files. Unless a high G impact is recorded.. in which case the file is locked so it can't be overwritten.

Even has voice prompts to tell you when it has started,stopped recording.

Here's a recording I did at a recent track day.. (turn the quality up to highest)

[Max_Power]

Definitely a worthwhile investment.

I have one of these in the missus' Polo: https://www.blackvue.com/en/main/main.asp (not sure exactly what model) and it has worked perfectly thus far (couple of years). It fits behind the rear-view mirror perfectly.

Run the cord from the 12V outlet in front of the gear lever, up through the passenger a-pillar, and behind the headliner. And it's in there permanently. It doesn't drain the battery unless you set it to "park" mode which enables it to record for a specified period of time when it senses movement in front of the car.

Edit: staz88 beat me to it ^^^

[sVWatt]

Blackvue DR400G HD II

It's 1080p. Awesome low light performance. Has GPS built and also tracks your co-ordinates so you can replay the vision with google maps overlay.

Auto records on 12v power applied and loops the recording automatically over old files. Unless a high G impact is recorded.. in which case the file is locked so it can't be overwritten.

Even has voice prompts to tell you when it has started,stopped recording.

Here's a recording I did at a recent track day.. (turn the quality up to highest)

Staz88 - that looks good. I read that the Mk II can cope with internal car temperatures upto 60' where as the original version used to shut down around 40'.

Where did you buy it from?
No issue with the buttons being on the LHS of the unit - in terms of controling it etc?

cheers.

[staz88]

I bought from dream-seller on eBay..
New BlackVue DR400G-HD II Season 2 Car Black Box Drive GPS Recorder 16GB | eBay

There is only 1 button on the left of the unit which puts it in parking mode. I never use it.
The sdcard slot is on the right side which suits right hand drive cars better.

[sVWatt]

I bought from dream-seller on eBay..
New BlackVue DR400G-HD II Season 2 Car Black Box Drive GPS Recorder 16GB | eBay

There is only 1 button on the left of the unit which puts it in parking mode. I never use it.
The sdcard slot is on the right side which suits right hand drive cars better.

Great. But I noticed the manual says you can rotate the body to record inside the car, so I assume it has auto 180' for the image, in which case I could mount it with the holder on the left side, leaving the button looking at me. The reason is I've already run two sets of cables up the driver window column, so thought it would be easier to run the new dashcam cables up the left side post.

PS - I just checked out my iTunes App store and they have just launched an App to control it and download images from the camera (I knew there was an Andriod App, but I'm an Apple man) - I'm sold - ordering one now...Merry Christmas to me

[staz88]

I think you'll find it easier to mount it the correct way up. The button on the left is large and covers the whole end of the unit, so its easy to press sight unseen.
But whatever works for you.

The playback software does have a 'flip image' function.

[Guest001]

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Definitely a worthwhile investment.

I have one of these in the missus' Polo: https://www.blackvue.com/en/main/main.asp (not sure exactly what model) and it has worked perfectly thus far (couple of years). It fits behind the rear-view mirror perfectly.

Run the cord from the 12V outlet in front of the gear lever, up through the passenger a-pillar, and behind the headliner. And it's in there permanently. It doesn't drain the battery unless you set it to "park" mode which enables it to record for a specified period of time when it senses movement in front of the car.

Edit: staz88 beat me to it ^^^

In setting you can set it to go to PARK mode automatically so you never have to touch it.

I also have all the flashy lights turned off so its less noticable

You can buy a Power magic unit for it which switches it off when the battery drops to about 11.8v

I have a 400g and its worth its weight in gold.

Am at present using screenshots to fight a speeding ticket in a zone where the speed sign has been covered up.

Also when setting it up make sure in the recording storage line you set it to TIME and NOT TYPE.

The reason is that it will wipe out some pictures it you dont set the options to the maximum allowable size

I have mine set to 60-20-20 .

If you have it on time it will keep on keeping on.

Mine is fixed to the screen using 3M Twinlock tape so I can use it in different cars.

I also have a 350G in the rear window of the Passat. This doesnt have GPS

I would recommend that you buy one with GPS and speed and date/time display.

Why? because if you cant prove pic was taken at the exact location at the stated time cops wont be interested.

Have run the wiring down the A pillar and into the fuse box in the end of the dash, have one permanent feed for parking through the Power magic and one aux feed for driving.

About $255 is the going price they are available in Sydney for $258 plus $10 postage

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181048088769&clk_rvr_id=428280646417&item=181048088769&lgeo=1&vectorid=229515

He has just upped his price it was $249 last night.

Some pics of mine installed in car

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