Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)

Cola34 · 23-04-2017 08:39PM

My Micra
http://www.adverts.ie/car/nissan/micra/2005-nissan-micra/11810536
and https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-diesel-micra/15294532

Thanks

AnnaStezia · 28-04-2017 11:38AM

Have a Nextbase 302G dashcam. Battery now failing to hold it's charge - you charge until battery icon shows full - minimal use without external power gives you the low battery message.

Contacted Nextbase. It is out of warranty. They will send a replacement battery free of charge to a UK address. Otherwise, send it back for attention by them at £31.

Opened up the unit myself. Located the battery. Does not look straightforward to replace !

Any suggestions please ?

TherapyBoy · 28-04-2017 11:49AM

AnnaStezia wrote: »

Any suggestions please?

send it back for attention by them at 31 Pounds

If the job doesn't look straightforward let the experts do it. Including postage it'll still probably cost you less than 50 Euro.

AnnaStezia · 02-05-2017 11:04AM

TherapyBoy wrote: »

If the job doesn't look straightforward let the experts do it. Including postage it'll still probably cost you less than 50 Euro.

I should have explained that in more detail.

I can access the battery pack easily enough. What I cannot figure out is how the battery is attached to the unit. It looks like it is soldered in which case I will leave it alone. I did not want to tug at the battery for fear of damaging any other components.

ironclaw · 02-05-2017 11:40AM

Can you post a picture of it? Unlikely to be soldered to be honest, unless its a very small unit. Could be a small catch to remove it or a push in connector.

If you do decide to desolder, remember to be very careful to avoid jumping the pins and short circuiting. Large bang ahead of you if you do.

Cortina_MK_IV · 02-05-2017 11:40AM

AnnaStezia wrote: »

Have a Nextbase 302G dashcam. Battery now failing to hold it's charge - you charge until battery icon shows full - minimal use without external power gives you the low battery message. <snip>

Sorry for being a dullard but why not hard wired with permanent power supply?

AnnaStezia · 02-05-2017 11:42AM

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

Sorry for being a dullard but why not hard wired with permanent power supply?

Yes, thinking about doing exactly that.

Diabhalta · 02-05-2017 02:02PM

This just arrived today in post, anybody else has this one? Read some reviews but they didn't say how exactly the wifi function works.

superb choice of username · 02-05-2017 08:44PM

2010 Opel Astra for sale.

Great condition and low mileage (61k KM). NCT'ed and taxed. Open to offers.

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/opel/astra/used-2010-983571983515-monaghan-fpa-8679255586331699779

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Falcon L · 03-05-2017 05:13PM

AnnaStezia wrote: »

I should have explained that in more detail.

I can access the battery pack easily enough. What I cannot figure out is how the battery is attached to the unit. It looks like it is soldered in which case I will leave it alone. I did not want to tug at the battery for fear of damaging any other components.

I just replaced the battery in my G1WH. It was stuck to the board with a double sided pad. I used a craft knife to cut through the pad to avoid pulling at the board. The wiring was simple: 2 wires to be soldered.

The cam was acting up with the old battery, but the new battery has it working like new again. I used a higher capacity battery as the old one was a bit low for the task it has to perform on shutdown.

jaxxx · 03-05-2017 08:11PM

Hi guys. Got a dash cam today and have a few small queries if anyone could assist. Where's the best place to fit the mount on the windscreen and how far do you tilt the camera to get the best view range? I've looked at various different things online but they're all different, and the people I dealt with in the shop were about as helpful as a plastic spoon for digging a grave.

Second, a car sticker saying "warning, this car is protected with a dash cam" or something to that affect was included in the box. Is it a legal requirement for that to be put on the car (rear) window? Did not even know such a thing existed until I saw it.

Any help would be appreciated, cheers. Originally posted this elsewhere but was directed here.

I haven't gotten it fitted (yet) in case that's got any sort of consequence with regards to the positioning on the windscreen, I'm just manually plugging into into the socket for now.

Cortina_MK_IV · 03-05-2017 08:21PM

I had mine fitted and the guy has it tucked behind the rear view mirror (not fully) which is fine. Obviously it should not be a distraction and will go off anyway after a set time (if you choose.)

Try a few angles to see how it looks, test clips but try not too upward or you may get too much glare from the sun.

AndyBoBandy · 03-05-2017 08:23PM

jaxxx wrote: »

Where's the best place to fit the mount on the windscreen and how far do you tilt the camera to get the best view range?

up high, ideally behind your rear view mirror so it's not in your line of sight (it'll also be at your eye level)
You want to set the camera so the road/cars in front of you are in roughly the middle of the screen, if this means the bottom 30% of the camera is looking at your bonnet, then so be it, as if you point it upwards to 'see more stuff' you'll only be seeing more bright sky which in turn will darken everything else in the picture as the camera tries to find a good balance.

jaxxx wrote: »

Second, a car sticker saying "warning, this car is protected with a dash cam" or something to that affect was included in the box. Is it a legal requirement for that to be put on the car (rear) window? Did not even know such a thing existed until I saw it.

No requirement, throw the sticker away, it's only going to draw unwanted attention to your car (don't advertise any expensive things in your car)

jaxxx · 03-05-2017 08:45PM

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

up high, ideally behind your rear view mirror so it's not in your line of sight (it'll also be at your eye level)
You want to set the camera so the road/cars in front of you are in roughly the middle of the screen, if this means the bottom 30% of the camera is looking at your bonnet, then so be it, as if you point it upwards to 'see more stuff' you'll only be seeing more bright sky which in turn will darken everything else in the picture as the camera tries to find a good balance.

No requirement, throw the sticker away, it's only going to draw unwanted attention to your car (don't advertise any expensive things in your car)

Perfect cheers for that. Yeah that was my main gripe with that sticker, last thing I want is to draw attention to something valuable worth stealing. One of the reasons I didn't get it fitted, don't have much interest in using the Parking mode at all. Gonna just unattach it from the mount every time and store it in the glove box.

AndyBoBandy · 03-05-2017 08:52PM

jaxxx wrote: »

Gonna just unattach it from the mount every time and store it in the glove box.

I wouldn't bother as eventually the connection to the mount will loosen, and it would be a pain in the hoop having to keep taking it down and put it back up every time you went for a drive (unless it was magnet held like the DDPaI M6).

I've had 2 dash cans mounted in my car for over 2 years now and have never taken them down for security reasons.

Cantona's Collars · 04-05-2017 10:25AM

Decent price for a Next base.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6163941.htm?desktopSiteActive=true&_$ja=tsid%3A30390%7Cprd%3A8088783

Halfords also have nextbase dashcams reduced today.

phill106 · 04-05-2017 11:38AM

I see aldi have one out next week
https://www.aldi.ie/maxtek-1080p-dashboard-camera/p/077433146990000

Anyone have any experience on similar ones from aldi?Or would i be better off with zerks nextbase?

Cortina_MK_IV · 04-05-2017 11:43AM

Most definitely go with the Nextbase. (I would as I have one.)

grogi · 04-05-2017 11:46AM

phill106 wrote: »

I see aldi have one out next week
https://www.aldi.ie/maxtek-1080p-dashboard-camera/p/077433146990000

Anyone have any experience on similar ones from aldi?Or would i be better off with zerks nextbase?

From outside looks like a clone of G1W-ish.

Get one from Aldi and return it if it turns out to be complete rubbish...

AndyBoBandy · 04-05-2017 11:46AM

phill106 wrote: »

I see aldi have one out next week
https://www.aldi.ie/maxtek-1080p-dashboard-camera/p/077433146990000

Anyone have any experience on similar ones from aldi?Or would i be better off with zerks nextbase?

That just looks like a cheaper version of a G1W, which can be got on Amazon for about £35
(The G1W is a solid camera, about 3/4 years old at this stage)

allthedoyles · 04-05-2017 11:55AM

I have a Nextbase , but next time will definately go for both front and rear view , and also wi-fi if its easier to extract the interesting ones

MarkR · 04-05-2017 01:16PM

Took a punt on this one.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Nt96655-Sacci-R3-Car-DVR-Registrator-Dash-Camera-Cam-NT96655-HD-1080P-Sony-IMX323-WiFi-Digital/32805258646.html

Haven't used a dash cam in a while, and the wifi feature looks useful.

phill106 · 04-05-2017 01:23PM

MarkR wrote: »

Took a punt on this one.

https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?orderId=83731053665840&productId=32805258646

Haven't used a dash cam in a while, and the wifi feature looks useful.

link not working, or is that just me?

grogi · 04-05-2017 01:27PM

phill106 wrote: »

link not working, or is that just me?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Nt96655-Sacci-R3-Car-DVR-Registrator-Dash-Camera-Cam-NT96655-HD-1080P-Sony-IMX323-WiFi-Digital/32805258646.html

ffocused · 04-05-2017 09:37PM

08 Chevrolet Epica auto €1400

http://touch.adverts.ie/car/chevrolet/epica/2008-chevrolet-epica-automatic/12836604

I'll throw in an ultra rare boards.ie car sticker if you mention this post!

ba_barabus · 06-05-2017 06:06PM

My Alfa Romeo 159. Been up for sale for 5 weeks and only one person messaged me about it

Seems nobody wants to love it as much as me

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-159-jtdm-150bhp/15064543

Edit: New pictures added from today

BronsonTB · 08-05-2017 12:16PM

Any interest, be a shame to break it if nobody wants it, cheap motor & tested till next year. (Timing Belt & water pump done too)

http://www.adverts.ie/car/volkswagen/passat/2002-volkswagen-passat-1-9-tdi-130bhp/12780347

or https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-vw-passat-1-9-tdi-130bhp-model/15323239

alk8113 · 08-05-2017 03:20PM

2004 Smart Fortwo

Quick Sale!!

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Lovely city car or your first car. Perfect for shopping, parking and travelling around the city. Clean inside/outside. Cheap road tax (199euro) and insurance for learners. The car is kept in the indoor carpark.

Original Irish Car, not UK import!
Full service done recently (oil, filters, spark plugs)
New NCT, until May 2018

Link
http://www.adverts.ie/car/smart-car/city-coupe/2004-smart-car-city-coupe-pulse-new-nct-low-miles-price-droppp/12783527

Mr Snow · 10-05-2017 01:22PM

has anyone bought one?
if not which is the best for front and rear

RicketyCricket · 11-05-2017 11:20AM

My machine for sale. Probably need to get more pics of it in the sunshine.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-accord-2005-2-2-ictdi-sport-nct4-18-tax-6-17/15155206

Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)

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