Why I got a dash cam - Page 17 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

wrb · 07-11-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBrz

Just a regular cell phone holder that lets you adjust the angle. It was like $5 on amazon. I'm currently using a contour roam (wider angle), but the cell phone has better audio/video.

Do you have a link to the car mount you are using?

I am trying to find one that will sit on top of center dashboard (above nav unit) without being too tall.

our dashboard is too textured and has curve, so it's hard to place a suction cup on it.

Foobar · 07-11-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

anyone run a dual facing dash cam? as in forward and interior view? thats waht i really want. but i can't seem to find anyhting worth while. and i dont want to have to buy two sepearte ones.

BlackVue has the 550 coming out with dual front/back channels and apparently uses the Sony Exmor.

http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1599

raptor87 · 07-11-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

anyone run a dual facing dash cam? as in forward and interior view? thats waht i really want. but i can't seem to find anyhting worth while. and i dont want to have to buy two sepearte ones.

blackvue just came out with a 2ch one you could probably point one inside

http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1792

Jive Turkey · 07-12-2013, 09:10 AM

thats awesome and exactly what i'm looking for...now to see if they melt down and stop working before i buy one

you guys with blackviews have issues yet?

Foobar · 07-12-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

thats awesome and exactly what i'm looking for...now to see if they melt down and stop working before i buy one

you guys with blackviews have issues yet?

I've had no issues with my 500 - it warms up but doesn't get hot like the older version. I thought I had a problem when it wouldn't come on but it turns out I had blown the fuse in the power cord that plugs into my power minder (keeps power on until battery drops below a threshold).

There's a custom firmware floating around out there that raises the recording bitrate to 12K instead of the stock 7K which makes for better quality videos. I haven't played around with it yet though.

Jive Turkey · 07-12-2013, 11:08 AM

i guess i'm going to wait a bit for that 550 to get a bit cheaper. unless i find some other dual cam that i like. there are a few that i like but i just HATE how they look.

rbizzle004 · 07-12-2013, 12:40 PM

No issues so far with the 400g HDII. Had it since fall 2012

TommyFive · 07-26-2013, 12:59 PM

[ame]http://youtu.be/OqnIL-8YRrA[/ame]

Truck driver angry that I merged right after passing with safe distances... He merged simultaneously behind me, tailgating. He got angry, maybe assuming I tried to cut him off?

Onealpha · 07-26-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Onealpha

Just caught this yesterday. Watch the Miata in the left lane. You need to go full screen to see it. I am not sure what caused him to lose control of his car, but he did a quick feint left and then turned straight into the truck.

Quick Update, after contacting the FHP website I did receive an email from the regional officer requesting a copy of the original file which I have since provided to them. I like to think this helps someone.

ExtremeAutowerks · 07-26-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by drifter

Blackvue, 400hd, You get them on Ebay around $200,

Niceee, now i know my future investment AHHAHAHA Snapping necks like a boss

Clipdat · 07-26-2013, 03:31 PM

Maybe he was complimenting your car!

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Originally Posted by TommyFive

Truck driver angry that I merged right after passing with safe distances... He merged simultaneously behind me, tailgating. He got angry, maybe assuming I tried to cut him off?

Onealpha · 07-26-2013, 03:38 PM

A couple of thoughts here. First, whenever dealing with a person like that, the best revenge is to smile and wave like they are a long lost friend who you haven't seen in a long time. This really pisses them off as they get no satisfaction from their aggression. Second, if you have the tag number, why not submit it to the Highway Patrol? What you are witnessing there is road rage and a vehicle like that can be very dangerous. Especially if the driver were to lose control. Thanks for sharing.

TommyFive · 07-26-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Onealpha

A couple of thoughts here. First, whenever dealing with a person like that, the best revenge is to smile and wave like they are a long lost friend who you haven't seen in a long time. This really pisses them off as they get no satisfaction from their aggression. Second, if you have the tag number, why not submit it to the Highway Patrol? What you are witnessing there is road rage and a vehicle like that can be very dangerous. Especially if the driver were to lose control. Thanks for sharing.

I was going to report him to his trucking company, but researching the company they only have two trucks and two drivers - I'm guessing he was was of the proprietors, and nothing would happen. And I'm not quite sure what the police would do about this - I don't think dealing with dashcam videos of road rage is high on their priority list.

SneakyPete · 07-26-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

Maybe he was complimenting your car!

What's that sign he's making with his hand?

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07-12-2013, 09:10 AM	#228
Jive Turkey the tuna, no crust. Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2014 Hachiroku of the year Location: jersey Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 874 Thanked 1,770 Times in 761 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	thats awesome and exactly what i'm looking for...now to see if they melt down and stop working before i buy one you guys with blackviews have issues yet?

07-12-2013, 11:08 AM	#230
Jive Turkey the tuna, no crust. Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2014 Hachiroku of the year Location: jersey Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 874 Thanked 1,770 Times in 761 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i guess i'm going to wait a bit for that 550 to get a bit cheaper. unless i find some other dual cam that i like. there are a few that i like but i just HATE how they look.

07-12-2013, 12:40 PM	#231
rbizzle004 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: WI Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No issues so far with the 400g HDII. Had it since fall 2012

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TommyFive Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ-P, 2002 Focus LX Location: NY Posts: 144 Thanks: 112 Thanked 48 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[ame]http://youtu.be/OqnIL-8YRrA[/ame] Truck driver angry that I merged right after passing with safe distances... He merged simultaneously behind me, tailgating. He got angry, maybe assuming I tried to cut him off?

07-26-2013, 03:38 PM	#236
Onealpha Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: USA Posts: 79 Thanks: 15 Thanked 35 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A couple of thoughts here. First, whenever dealing with a person like that, the best revenge is to smile and wave like they are a long lost friend who you haven't seen in a long time. This really pisses them off as they get no satisfaction from their aggression. Second, if you have the tag number, why not submit it to the Highway Patrol? What you are witnessing there is road rage and a vehicle like that can be very dangerous. Especially if the driver were to lose control. Thanks for sharing.

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