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Dash cam saves your ass (no Roundabout stuff please :)

20-01-2012 8:10pm

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRC7RO2tOJQ

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#2 20-01-2012 8:31pm

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Yeah, I'm going to be picking up one as a present soon. Its becoming invaluable as a driving aid.

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#3 20-01-2012 8:33pm

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Simply scum.

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#4 20-01-2012 8:40pm

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I'm considering getting one that's interchangeable between the bicycle and the car. They really are an argument ender.

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#5 20-01-2012 8:42pm

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coolbeans wrote: »

I'm considering getting one that's interchangeable between the bicycle and the car. They really are an argument ender.

Go Pro Hero

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#6 20-01-2012 8:56pm

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We've all heard too many stories of people getting shafted with this kind of behaviour. Could you counter claim if they were assholes about it and pushed ahead with a claim anyway? Anyway, it's a heartwarming video, thanks OP!!

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#7 20-01-2012 9:08pm

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shedweller wrote: »

We've all heard too many stories of people getting shafted with this kind of behaviour. Could you counter claim if they were assholes about it and pushed ahead with a claim anyway? Anyway, it's a heartwarming video, thanks OP!!

If I was the victim I'd be claiming for their impact into my property if damaged.

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#8 20-01-2012 9:20pm

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Thats the thing. How successful would you be in that situation? I'd certainly hope to be successful but the law can be an ass when it wants!!

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#9 20-01-2012 9:26pm

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If I was the defendants solicitor and saw that footage I wouldn't let my client next or near a court contesting the situation or circumstances..... Furthermore, if I was the loss adjuster for the defendants insurer, I'd be settling that straight away and looking to seek cancellation of the defendants insurance policy straight away.... The law is an ass but skint Insurers are not silly.

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#10 20-01-2012 10:28pm

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Imagine the look on their faces in court if you never let on, until then, that you had the cam:D

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#11 20-01-2012 10:53pm

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pred racer wrote: »

Imagine the look on their faces in court if you never let on, until then, that you had the cam:D

Unfortunately when it comes to litigation there is a process called discovery. I know what you're saying though and it would be pretty cool.

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#12 20-01-2012 11:41pm

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pred racer wrote: »

Imagine the look on their faces in court if you never let on, until then, that you had the cam:D

Its Russia. It wont get near court, its more a case of whos hired goons does the better job first.

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#13 20-01-2012 11:53pm

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Saab Ed wrote: »

Its Russia. It wont get near court, its more a case of whos hired goons does the better job first.

Absolutely... Was just about to say the same thing but with gun instead of goon...

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#14 21-01-2012 12:04am

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That movie is just pure advertisement of the product. In Russia they call it "video registrar". But as a device it is helpful and non expensive.

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#15 21-01-2012 12:22am

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pure wagon, look at her at 0.34 glancing into his pockets for a wallet

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#16 21-01-2012 12:28am

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JMSE wrote: »

pure wagon, look at her at 0.34 glancing into his pockets for a wallet

You are right, looks funny:o

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#17 21-01-2012 1:10am

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I was actually looking up dash cams on ebay when I saw this post here.

What would this one be like? I don't want to spend big money.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/2-5-LCD-HD-720P-Car-Dash-Camera-Cam-Recorder-DVR-32GB-/270789941608?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0c569968

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#18 21-01-2012 1:17am

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JMSE wrote: »

pure wagon, look at her at 0.34 glancing into his pockets for a wallet

And at 40 seconds when she realises 'Ah sh!t'.

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#19 21-01-2012 1:51am

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Could also be titled fake dash cam saves your ass much cheaper

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#20 21-01-2012 2:06am

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Does anyone know of any incidents like this happening here in the ROI?

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#21 21-01-2012 4:17am

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Veloce wrote: »

Does anyone know of any incidents like this happening here in the ROI?

There is a thread quite a while back of it happening in Dublin, can't find it at the moment.

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#22 21-01-2012 11:23am

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I wonder if videos like this are virals made by companies selling the cams. What's the point of the scam? Do they claim for whiplash ?

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#23 21-01-2012 11:34am

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Saab Ed wrote: »

Its Russia. It wont get near court, its more a case of whos hired goons does the better job first.

The saddest thing about that statement is that its true.

Court will mean nothing to the beemer driver, as more than likely she IS a sitting judge.

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#24 21-01-2012 12:24pm

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Veloce wrote: »

Does anyone know of any incidents like this happening here in the ROI?

Brake test

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#25 21-01-2012 1:37pm

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mmcn90 wrote: »

There is a thread quite a while back of it happening in Dublin, can't find it at the moment.

Is this it, audio recording not video though.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056261545

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#26 21-01-2012 2:36pm

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I've seen a lot of idotic driving of late and it scares me what people do.

I've also being toying with the idea of getting a Dash Cam for some time too..... This just tipped me over the edge.

Ebayed one just there for 30 quid delivered.

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#27 21-01-2012 2:57pm

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Which one did you go for MugMugs?

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#28 21-01-2012 4:00pm

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can someone post a link to the o'l youtube vid ta

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#29 21-01-2012 4:05pm

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Evolving wrote: »

Which one did you go for MugMugs?

This is the one I bought. On mobile so sorry for the link.

http://wap.ebay.ie/Member/G/ViewItem.aspx?aid=270882864278&tid=850157146017&emvAD=320x473&emvcc=0

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#30 21-01-2012 4:31pm

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BrianD3 wrote: »

mmcn90 wrote: »

There is a thread quite a while back of it happening in Dublin, can't find it at the moment.

Is this it, audio recording not video though.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056261545

I think thats a different one, not sure though

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#31 22-01-2012 2:38pm

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A couple more dodgy ones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAzu66xocGc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3VQ7fINK5M&feature=related

And when it really goes wrong for the scammer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXPAbq61UYk&feature=related

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#32 22-01-2012 3:21pm

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Nissan doctor wrote: »

A couple more dodgy ones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAzu66xocGc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3VQ7fINK5M&feature=related

And when it really goes wrong for the scammer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXPAbq61UYk&feature=related

Anyone listening to a dance version of Celine Dion deserves bad things.

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#33 22-01-2012 3:48pm

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is there anywhere you can get a cheap dash cam other than ebay

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#34 22-01-2012 5:10pm

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http://www.novus-gps.co.uk/novus_eye_plus.php

I have one, ok picture and has recorded the time I got rear ended so i didnt need it that time.

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#35 22-01-2012 5:17pm

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no1beemerfan wrote: »

I was actually looking up dash cams on ebay when I saw this post here.

What would this one be like? I don't want to spend big money.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/2-5-LCD-HD-720P-Car-Dash-Camera-Cam-Recorder-DVR-32GB-/270789941608?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0c569968

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/230699400186?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I got this one a couple weeks back, Took about 3 weeks to deliver. Got a card off memoryC €30 all in. Cant fault it so far, handy piece of kit.
Nissandoc has the same one for longer than me so he could give a better review

I Can post examples of its output if needs be.

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#36 22-01-2012 5:44pm

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With the camera most people are buying off eBay, does anyone have any decent methods of mounting it on your dash instead of having it hanging off the window?

I'm trying to do that but the mount that comes with it means the camera can only be upside down if mounted to the dash, the arm doesn't have the movement required for it to be any other way.

Any solutions anyone?

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#37 22-01-2012 6:32pm

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If you have an Android - Daily Roads Voyger does the job

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#38 22-01-2012 6:44pm

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj26JjSiazQ ?

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#39 22-01-2012 7:27pm

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BX 19 wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRC7RO2tOJQ

nice, i would be my own laywer in court and just have this on my phone

then approach the guys and say... is this your vehicle by any chance ? it looks to me like you are reversing into my car here if you look close.

*judge looks on with interest

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#40 22-01-2012 8:30pm

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dar83 wrote: »

With the camera most people are buying off eBay, does anyone have any decent methods of mounting it on your dash instead of having it hanging off the window?

I'm trying to do that but the mount that comes with it means the camera can only be upside down if mounted to the dash, the arm doesn't have the movement required for it to be any other way.

Any solutions anyone?

I have it mounted right up beside the rear view mirror so it doesn't obstruct any view and is less visible from outside the car.

It stands out with the camera flash but you wouldn't notice it standing normally outside the car.

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#41 22-01-2012 8:40pm

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Thats not bad actually, problem for me is my Toll tag is already there for that very reason also. :P

I'll see what I can do with it there I guess, although I'm somewhat trying to keep it off the windscreen entirely, just for the ease of removing/powering it, plus there's a really handy section just to the right of my Oil Pressure/Turbo/Oil Temp gauge pod, that would be nicely used by a stand/clamp if I could find one that meant the camera was the right way up.

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#42 22-01-2012 10:27pm

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This may sound like a stupid question but is there any legal issues about using these dash cams?IMO I think they are a great idea,but I could see a garda confusing them with a radar scanner.

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#43 22-01-2012 10:30pm

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bonzos wrote: »

This may sound like a stupid question but is there any legal issues about using these dash cams?IMO I think they are a great idea,but I could see a garda confusing them with a radar scanner.

And if they did, and pulled you over, you show them its a camera and be on your way.

Filming in a public place is not illegal so there are no issues with them legally.

They are still a fairly new concept outside law enforcement so I don't know what insurance companies or courts views on them are yet.

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#44 22-01-2012 10:34pm

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Tell them its for when you go dogging

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#45 22-01-2012 10:45pm

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What if you recorded some of the less than safe driving of some(not all)of our gardai and used it to complain to the ombudsman?

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#46 22-01-2012 10:48pm

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bonzos wrote: »

What if you recorded some of the less than safe driving of some(not all)of our gardai and used it to complain to the ombudsman?

No reason you couldn't if it was on a public road.

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#47 22-01-2012 11:05pm

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May have found the type of one that I need. Seems to have the arm long enough so I can bend it around and have the camera mounted the correct way up but based on the dash...

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/CAR-WINDSHIELD-WINDOW-SUCTION-MOUNT-VIDEO-CAM-DIGITAL-CAMERA-PANASONIC-LUMIX-/110750626969?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c9407499

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#48 22-01-2012 11:36pm

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dar83 wrote: »

May have found the type of one that I need. Seems to have the arm long enough so I can bend it around and have the camera mounted the correct way up but based on the dash...

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/CAR-WINDSHIELD-WINDOW-SUCTION-MOUNT-VIDEO-CAM-DIGITAL-CAMERA-PANASONIC-LUMIX-/110750626969?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c9407499

How steady would that be though? Looks like it would be prone to vibration.

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#49 22-01-2012 11:41pm

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Well I hope to pretty much have the camera rested on the dash/gauge pod, I just need something to actually hold it in place so it doesn't just slide about all over the place.

Might be worth a shot, but could be useless...

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#50 22-01-2012 11:43pm

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dar83 wrote: »

Well I hope to pretty much have the camera rested on the dash/gauge pod, I just need something to actually hold it in place so it doesn't just slide about all over the place.

Might be worth a shot, but could be useless...

For the price its worth a shot...

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#51 22-01-2012 11:48pm

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Nissan doctor wrote: »

For the price its worth a shot...

Have to agree..I installed my first Dahsh Cam 4 years ago..at the time there wasn't many options available so mine was basically a system with a dvr and pinehole camera but worked very well.

I've hardwired a roadhawk but impressed with the quality of the cheaper systems.

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