Anyone here using a Dashcam?

[Jahdai42]

After have a couple of crazies cut me off and getting a love tap from a kid in a Jetta I've decided to get a dashcam to cover my butt.

Does anyone know if a good one can be sourced locally? Ive seen too many scams on Amazon and online retailers selling junk.

[IloveBaldEagles]

I don't have or use one but I know from what I have read that blackvue is the most common used dash cam.

[thorlius]

eBay, get a BlackVue one from a reliable seller. There's a great thread on how to hard wire install one in the DIY section of these forums already.

[Jahdai42]

Originally Posted by Sekal

I don't have or use one but I know from what I have read that blackvue is the most common used dash cam.

Thanks, I do like the look but keep hearing about overheating issues.

[IloveBaldEagles]

Check the states with high temperatures and see if they have any blackvue installed. Check with those use the blackvue and how they cope with its overheating claims. I did that when I was intake shopping, after a few pm exchanges between multiple people I ended with the injen.

[Mr.Jay]

Originally Posted by Jahdai42

Thanks, I do like the look but keep hearing about overheating issues.

http://dashcamtalk.com/dash-cam-comparison/

if you searched Dash Cam you will get a bunch of info on here as well

The Blackvue (DR400G-HD) did have heating problems but the new model (DR400G-HD II) doesn't suffer from this as much due to a reduced bit rate (half the original models)

check that site out its full of good info

Personally I have a DVR 027 with a custom mount cause its very reliable and the biggest cons for it are not 1080p and huge mount.

I also got a F900LHD and it works great but its HUGE like way too big. I use it for my work van now. The oem mount is garbage too.

[Jahdai42]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

http://dashcamtalk.com/dash-cam-comparison/

if you searched Dash Cam you will get a bunch of info on here as well

The Blackvue (DR400G-HD) did have heating problems but the new model (DR400G-HD II) doesn't suffer from this as much due to a reduced bit rate (half the original models)

check that site out its full of good info

Personally I have a DVR 027 with a custom mount cause its very reliable and the biggest cons for it are not 1080p and huge mount.

I also got a F900LHD and it works great but its HUGE like way too big. I use it for my work van now. The oem mount is garbage too.

Thanks much appreciated. Where did you get your DVR 027? It looks like a good middle of the road option.

[xjohnx]

I've got the DR400HD and love it. Here's a video from mine:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ibPBoqFgI"]Right of way? What's that? - YouTube[/ame]

[Jahdai42]

Originally Posted by Sekal

Check the states with high temperatures and see if they have any blackvue installed. Check with those use the blackvue and how they cope with its overheating claims. I did that when I was intake shopping, after a few pm exchanges between multiple people I ended with the injen.

The Injen will be my next upgrade.

[IloveBaldEagles]

Originally Posted by Jahdai42

The Injen will be my next upgrade.

It was my first, and so good that I ignored any other upgrades for a while hahaha

[Mr.Jay]

Originally Posted by Jahdai42

Thanks much appreciated. Where did you get your DVR 027? It looks like a good middle of the road option.

I got mine in a groupon but check out aliexpress for the best prices but check out the site first to help spot fakes you might encounter.

When I get back home ill post up a vid from the dvr 027 for ya to check out. Ill do a night vid and a day vid

[jstans84]

I just got my BlackVue RD500GW-HD, the overheating issue is fixed on it from what I've read and you can pick it up from NewEgg.

[Jahdai42]

Originally Posted by jstans84

I just got my BlackVue RD500GW-HD, the overheating issue is fixed on it from what I've read and you can pick it up from NewEgg.

As I suspected "Sold Out"

[jstans84]

Keep checking it, it was sold out the day before I got mine, the next day they had some in stock.