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blackangst1

blackangst1

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Drivers suck here in AZ and Id like to get a decent dash cam for my wifes car. Any recommendations?
 
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After a lot of research I've recently decided on a Vantrue S1 which I need to get around to ordering. Has the features I want but without the cabin cam which I don't need or want since I'm not doing rideshare.
 
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Captante

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I've had good results with Garmin dash-cams/GPS's personally although I haven't done any research lately to suggest a specific model.

I would do some reading and/or watching YT reviews of current options.
 
Brainonska511

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Replying to keep an eye on this. I may also want to put a dash cam in, if only because Massachusetts drivers really suck too.
 
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VIOFO has been recommended for years. I have a meh Vantrue R2 from about 5 years ago that needs a new battery soldered in. I figured I'd rather spend $11 for a couple years rather than $110ish for a good VIOFO unit. :rolleyes:
 
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blackangst1

blackangst1

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Man theres alot of options out there!

Question about the SD cards...when it gets full, will it just overwrite the oldest data first and keep recording?
 
Captante

Captante

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That's the way most work.... when there's an "event" it will save the recording for a set amount of time.

Some units trigger the recording automatically, some use voice-commands (like newer Garmins) and the cheapest models usually have a manual save-button.
 
blackangst1

blackangst1

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Brainonska511 said:
At a curiosity, did y'all install them yourselves or get someone else to do it?
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Most of these dash cams are easily DIY, as they attach to your windshield by adhesive pad or suction cup.

I don't think pro install much applies except if you choose a high end unit, and are routing a rear-facing camera to the back of the cabin and want the wire tucked behind trim.
 
Brainonska511

Brainonska511

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manly said:
Most of these dash cams are easily DIY, as they attach to your windshield by adhesive pad or suction cup.

I don't think pro install much applies except if you choose a high end unit, and are routing a rear-facing camera to the back of the cabin and want the wire tucked behind trim.
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I was thinking for the hardwiring aspect. I figure the attach to windshield part is easy-peasy.
 
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Brainonska511 said:
I was thinking for the hardwiring aspect. I figure the attach to windshield part is easy-peasy.
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Most likely you can hop on YouTube and find a DIY video for that too. It really depends on how you feel about auto self service. I know very little about cars myself, so I'm less likely to be that "adventurous." But it's not all that difficult if you're willing to follow a YouTube video. My point is that it's not common to spend $140 on a commodity dash cam, and pay an installer a higher labor amount to install it. Unless one is a senior citizen. :)
 
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