How many use a dash-cam?

madwi · 05-12-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i just got a ride in madwi's car

bkjunk · 05-12-2015, 06:55 PM

I also have GW1c in my wifes car. I agree it takes great video ans is pretty inexpensive, however the connection between the mount and the camera is pretty flimsy. It does not come off when driving, but will detach if you try to make adjustments with any tension on the rotator ball thingy.

SwissCheese · 05-12-2015, 08:05 PM

I also have the G1W and it works great. It's currently selling for $53 on Amazon. Be carefule with cold weather, though. If it gets too cold, it will need time to warm up before working. I had one stop working after dropping down to below 0 temperatures, but the company sent me a new one within a couple days.

chops · 05-12-2015, 11:26 PM

i use a G1W-C mounted to my windshield, behind the rear view mirror. "C" version because in california it gets too hot, dash cams with batteries will explode.

gr8-wrx · 05-15-2015, 09:19 AM

I added a Mobius cam to my DD Civic

kenchan · 05-15-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

I added a Mobius cam to my DD Civic

nono, u dont want that when you purposefully crash your civic into a tree so u can get a nicer dd..

darkphantom · 05-14-2015, 07:21 PM

This might be asking for much....but any with connections to a rear view camera? :P

I won't have the backup until I install a new dash unit.

YzGyz · 05-14-2015, 08:49 PM

I have the G1W clamped to my rear view mirror. I got it for a x-mass preseant and like it a lot. It take clear videos and good audio. The camera looks decent but not super cheap. This reduces the chance of someone smashing the window to try and steal it. I took a sharpy and colored in the chrome part to make it a little more stealth. For the price, you can't beat it. It's also my anti fun device for when I valet the car. They see the camera on and recording so valet drivers tend not to do stupid things knowing that I can easily prove any mishaps.

YzGyz

PhantaPhanta · 05-14-2015, 11:04 PM

When I got my dashcam I wanted the back too. "Why not go all the way" right? Too bad for me, i tinted my car at 5% rear so i dont think dashcam would work for me. As i suggested before tho, if you only get a front dashcam, just park your rear in and your front out.

YzGyz · 05-14-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantaPhanta

When I got my dashcam I wanted the back too. "Why not go all the way" right? Too bad for me, i tinted my car at 5% rear so i dont think dashcam would work for me. As i suggested before tho, if you only get a front dashcam, just park your rear in and your front out.

Are you talking about a camera that is mounted in the front that records 2 directions or two separate cameras? I heard cameras that record front and back are not worth it. When you mount the camera for a clear view of the front, the rearward video quality is compromised. In a lot of cases, the rear video becomes almost useless because you can't make anything out.

YzGyz

PhantaPhanta · 05-15-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by YzGyz

Are you talking about a camera that is mounted in the front that records 2 directions or two separate cameras? I heard cameras that record front and back are not worth it. When you mount the camera for a clear view of the front, the rearward video quality is compromised. In a lot of cases, the rear video becomes almost useless because you can't make anything out.

YzGyz

Im saying if you only got 1 camera that records only the front, you SHOULD park the rear end of your car towards the wall. That way the rear end of your car Cannot be hit (So you dont need vision or dashcam for it), only your front can get hit if it if does, you will have it recorded.

I got a picture. If you park your car backwards. There's only two scenarios how a hit and run would occur. (Logically speaking).

Blue car takes GREEN path and hits a different random car. That car tanked the blow for you. Your car is safe. #worth.

Blue car takes BROWN path. Hit yours car where your dashcam records it. Safe.
http://imgur.com/6SQii12

njobe89 · 05-15-2015, 07:31 AM

my question is where does the recording go. is it sent to your phone/computer/etc. or does it go on a memory stick that's in the camera?

madwi · 05-15-2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

my question is where does the recording go. is it sent to your phone/computer/etc. or does it go on a memory stick that's in the camera?

I have a 32 gig class 10 micro sd card in mine.

kenchan · 05-15-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

my question is where does the recording go. is it sent to your phone/computer/etc. or does it go on a memory stick that's in the camera?

no, kinda like that guy cleaning his TB blasting cleaner into it while still on the car.. magically disappears...

njobe89 · 05-15-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

no, kinda like that guy cleaning his TB blasting cleaner into it while still on the car.. magically disappears...

what you talking about willis

05-12-2015, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	I also have the G1W and it works great. It's currently selling for $53 on Amazon. Be carefule with cold weather, though. If it gets too cold, it will need time to warm up before working. I had one stop working after dropping down to below 0 temperatures, but the company sent me a new one within a couple days. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

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YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 64	I have the G1W clamped to my rear view mirror. I got it for a x-mass preseant and like it a lot. It take clear videos and good audio. The camera looks decent but not super cheap. This reduces the chance of someone smashing the window to try and steal it. I took a sharpy and colored in the chrome part to make it a little more stealth. For the price, you can't beat it. It's also my anti fun device for when I valet the car. They see the camera on and recording so valet drivers tend not to do stupid things knowing that I can easily prove any mishaps. YzGyz JARblue likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

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njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174285	my question is where does the recording go. is it sent to your phone/computer/etc. or does it go on a memory stick that's in the camera? __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

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05-12-2015, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
bkjunk Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 72 Drives: 2013 Sport AT Rep Power: 14	I also have GW1c in my wifes car. I agree it takes great video ans is pretty inexpensive, however the connection between the mount and the camera is pretty flimsy. It does not come off when driving, but will detach if you try to make adjustments with any tension on the rotator ball thingy.

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darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 244	This might be asking for much....but any with connections to a rear view camera? :P I won't have the backup until I install a new dash unit.

05-14-2015, 11:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
PhantaPhanta Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 97 Drives: '14 370Z Black AT Rep Power: 12	When I got my dashcam I wanted the back too. "Why not go all the way" right? Too bad for me, i tinted my car at 5% rear so i dont think dashcam would work for me. As i suggested before tho, if you only get a front dashcam, just park your rear in and your front out.