Dash Cam Recommendations
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I tried the search feature but didn't find much on Dash Cams.
Do any of you use them, thoughts? How do you keep the cam or any other device towards the front charged since there only seems to be one port in the center console.
Just feel it would be nice to have one incase some **** happens. Looking for one that is discreet, loops and has motion detection incase somebody hits or touchs the car when I'm not around.
Do any of you use them, thoughts? How do you keep the cam or any other device towards the front charged since there only seems to be one port in the center console.
Just feel it would be nice to have one incase some **** happens. Looking for one that is discreet, loops and has motion detection incase somebody hits or touchs the car when I'm not around.
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I'm also in the market for a dashcam, lots of people send big bucks for one or use some crappy one that gets the job done.. like a blackbox G1w. & as far as wiring, they are usually hardwired so no need for cig lighters.
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you hard wire them into a fuse so they are powered when the car is on. I would recommend looking at the G1WC, its similar to the G1WH but uses a capacitor instead of a battery for backup power. Should be more resistant to heat and than a battery. All 4 family cars at the house are running G1WH
if you want motion detection may want to look at blackvue, they have some module that keeps the camera powered when the car is off but will turn itself off so it doesnt drain the car battery.
if you want motion detection may want to look at blackvue, they have some module that keeps the camera powered when the car is off but will turn itself off so it doesnt drain the car battery.
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There's some information regarding dashcams in this thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ed-my-isf.html
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I bought this dash cam
Amazon.com : Street Guardian SGZC12SG - Panorama G (GPS) - Deluxe Kit (32GB SD Memory Card + 4th Special Short Mount) DashCam with Updated 2015 Sony Exmor IMX322 CMOS Sensor : Car Electronics
It is a bit pricey but it is awesome cam. Quality is top notch. It has everything that you need. You can hard wire it and it will work 24/7.
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It is a bit pricey but it is awesome cam. Quality is top notch. It has everything that you need. You can hard wire it and it will work 24/7.
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Best way to connect the device, is through the fuse box or if you want to have a dedicated battery/generator in the car for the Dash Cam LOL.
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I hardwired an Itronics ITB-100SPW into my rear-view mirror power source. Very easy install and perfectly centered to give a nice wide angle view of the road.
Amazon.com: ITRONICS iPass Black ITB-100SPW Smart WiFi FullHD Vehicle Driving Recorder CAR Black BOX: Car Electronics
1080p, 30fps, wifi access to files/videos, English software and firmware w/ audio prompts. You can usually find the camera on eBay with express shipping from Korea for under $200.
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1080p, 30fps, wifi access to files/videos, English software and firmware w/ audio prompts. You can usually find the camera on eBay with express shipping from Korea for under $200.
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I actually have both hardwired into the ignition power source by the mirror. A Valentine One radar detector and the dashcam. BlendMount for the radar detector w/ MirrorTap wires and then for the dashcam I cut the cigarette adapter to length, and stripped the wire ends to fit alongside the mirror tap probes. Both devices are now ignition switched and start with the car. If anyone's interested for their own reference I can take pics.
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I actually have both hardwired into the ignition power source by the mirror. A Valentine One radar detector and the dashcam. BlendMount for the radar detector w/ MirrorTap wires and then for the dashcam I cut the cigarette adapter to length, and stripped the wire ends to fit alongside the mirror tap probes. Both devices are now ignition switched and start with the car. If anyone's interested for their own reference I can take pics.