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

Max Power

Can anyone recommend me one?

Are they easy to install?

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acquirement, installation and operation of dash cams.
Do not post your dash videos or argue over small stuff.

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honda boi

jaxxx wrote: »

Got mine a couple months back and never drive without it now. I didn't get it hardwired when I got it, so the cable is always dangling down as it's connected to the lighter socket.

Directly hooking it up to the electrical system of the car, is it easy to undo? I'm just thinking about the future when I'll eventually get a new car (many years off yet) but just covering all bases so to speak.

I bought the cam from Halfords. As it was a few months back since I bought it I'm not sure whether they'd install it or not. From memory they charge about €35, I stand to be corrected. Would I be better off going to an auto electician? Cheers.

Its pretty easy to do yourself.
You will need a fuse tap and usually a little transformer 12v to 5v and maybe another little bits but all can be bought from China for nothing or eBay a little dearer but will arrive earlier.
I'll post a link to the stuff later on.
I'm sure someone here that's near your area would give you a hand.
If you near me I'd give ya a dig out.

Kaizersoze81

tonkpills wrote: »

Just ordered by Blackvue 650s 2ch DashCam with the hardwire kit. I just don't like the idea of wrapping the wires on the hardwire kit to existing fuses. You can get fuse taps that you can add an additional accessory with a new fuse which I like.

Saw one on Halfords but I think my car has mini fuses so I'm not sure this particular tap will work. I have a 2014 Ford Fiesta.

Also, would a 5amp fuse be sufficient for the dashcam?

Any advice is much appreciated, thanks.

How much did you pay for that and where did you get it, I'm looking to get this as I've heard it's pretty much the best dash cam available. is that the one with front and back cameras?
I think it's possible to have it record even when the car is turned off, an I right?

tk123

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

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I think it's possible to have it record even when the car is turned off, an I right?

You need the power magic pro box or the battery pack thing for parking mode. I have the box from my old DR380 and went with the DR430 2 channel since I was happy with the limited features of the 380 but wanted to add the rear camera.

tonkpills

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

How much did you pay for that and where did you get it, I'm looking to get this as I've heard it's pretty much the best dash cam available. is that the one with front and back cameras?
I think it's possible to have it record even when the car is turned off, an I right?

Yes, it's the one with both cameras, got it all for approx €350 ex VAT (Magic Pro + 64GB) on GetTech, they are based in Cork.

Yes, it is. You can set the timer cutoff (6,12,24,72 hrs) and it also has a voltage cutoff too - which ever comes first (time or voltage) it will cut off the power to the dashcam so your battery doesn't die.

Just getting nervous seeing threads like this on boards. A driver involved in a 3 car collision where she was the middle car and yet got slapped with FCPN for driving without due consideration after an eye witness came forward claiming that she hit the front car first! I think a dashcam now is worth the investment.

tonkpills

honda boi wrote: »

Its pretty easy to do yourself.
You will need a fuse tap and usually a little transformer 12v to 5v and maybe another little bits but all can be bought from China for nothing or eBay a little dearer but will arrive earlier.
I'll post a link to the stuff later on.
I'm sure someone here that's near your area would give you a hand.
If you near me I'd give ya a dig out.

A transformer, wow didn't know that. Things are just not as straight forward as I thought.

Thanks for the offer honda boi much appreciated. Not sure when I would be down next in your neck of the woods

grogi

tonkpills wrote: »

A transformer, wow didn't know that. Things are just not as straight forward as I thought.

Thanks for the offer honda boi much appreciated. Not sure when I would be down next in your neck of the woods

A simple step down, not a transformer...

For instance https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Dual-2-USB-DC-DC-Car-Converter-Module-Cable-with-mounting-hole-input-DC-12V/32401337070.html

ION08

honda boi wrote: »

Its pretty easy to do yourself.
You will need a fuse tap and usually a little transformer 12v to 5v and maybe another little bits but all can be bought from China for nothing or eBay a little dearer but will arrive earlier.
I'll post a link to the stuff later on.
I'm sure someone here that's near your area would give you a hand.
If you near me I'd give ya a dig out.

If he bought the cam from Halford its more than likely a Nextbase, in which case you'd need nothing more than the a hardwired kit they supply.

tonkpills

ION08 wrote: »

If he bought the cam from Halford its more than likely a Nextbase, in which case you'd need nothing more than the a hardwired kit they supply.

I got the Power Magic Pro, I think it might have the voltage stepdown built in? See manual.

tk123

tonkpills wrote: »

I got the Power Magic Pro, I think it might have the voltage stepdown built in? See manual.

Yeah it does - just just need the fuse taps so. I had a problem with mine - it was recording everything as events in parking mode rather than being in actual parking mode- updated the firmware and it's grand now.

Rothmans

Good evening all.

I know very little about dash cams but I've decided to invest in one, and I'm looking for some advice.

So basically, I'd like a reasonable quality dash cam with reasonable night vision. Front and rear. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Secondly, regarding installation. If I bought the dashcams online, would I have to bring to a Motor Factors, Halfords or some such for installation, and would they readily be able to do so. Also, how much would that cost?

Can they be easily installed by a noob like myself?

I'd be looking to keep within a budget of €200, €250 max all in. I'm not too concerned about the aesthetics of a dash cam either.

Any advice or recommendations appreciated.

tk123

I hope I don't jinx it

but I stuck my camera on with 3M dual lock tape (kind of like velcro) last week and it's stayed put!! Much handier for me too with the bulky housing around the sensors on the windscreen because I didn't need leave to clearance to allow for cables or the button on the mount etc - I can just lift the while thing off as needed.

honda boi

grogi wrote: »

A simple step down, not a transformer...

For instance https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Dual-2-USB-DC-DC-Car-Converter-Module-Cable-with-mounting-hole-input-DC-12V/32401337070.html

Ye sorry meant step down.
Just couldn't think of a name and said transformer:p

honda boi

What you,ll need to hardwire a dash cam:
1.2016 New Hot Car Boat Motorcycle Dual USB Car Charger DC 12V To 5V 3A Power Adapter for Iphone for Samsung LG
http://s.aliexpress.com/n6feeyM3
(from AliExpress Android)
I like this one as it has 2 female USB connections so if like me you have a front and rear dash cam you just plug them in.
If you have a dashcam with a male cigarette lighter connection you can get this:
Car Cigarette Lighter Charger cable Female Socket Plug Connector Adapter hot selling
http://s.aliexpress.com/JNbqURnU
(from AliExpress Android)
If you have a male cigarette lighter for your dashcam a step down isn't needed.
2.fuse tap
Add A Circuit Standard/Mini/Micro Blade Fuse Boxes Holder Piggy Back Fuses Tap
http://s.aliexpress.com/BBvaY7V3
(from AliExpress Android)
Tools needed: snips(wire cutters),flat head screwdriver to take out the fuses
Your best finding an ignition fuse(fuse which only receives power once the ignition is on) to save you turn on/off the dashcam manually when you get into the car.
Easiest way to find an ignition fuse if you don't have a multimeter is to first connect the red cable from 12v to 5v step down or female cigarette lighter to the red cable on the fuse tap.
To do this strip the red cable back to bare copper from the 12v to 5v step down or female cigarette lighter.
Slide it into the blue casing on the fuse tap and crimp in down the snips. Pull at it to make sure its secure.
Now connect the black cable from the step down or female cigarette lighter to a screw around the fuse box that's screwed onto metal,this will most likely be earthed as its part of the metal car.
With all this done connect your dashcam to either the female cigarette lighter or USB on the step down.
Now stick a fuse(I use a 5amp or 10amp) in the fuse tap,stick it in the fuse slot that's inline with the red cable. This will be the fuse for the dash cam.
Now pull out a fuse in your fuse box and put the fuse taps fuse into where you took it out.
If the dash can comes on straight away that means that fuse is constantly live and we don't want that one.
So take out the fuse tap and put the old fuse back in,and do the same for another fuse.
If your dashcam doesn't come on when you put the fuse tap in.
Put your keys in the ignition turn it on so the lights on the dash turn on.
If your dashcam comes and turns of when you pull your key out then great use that fuse.
Get the fuse that was plugged in there originally and put it in the other slot of the fuse tap.
And that's it your camera is hardwired and now all you need to do is run your cables neatly to the dashcam

The only thing with buying a cheap step down like this one is sometimes it can interfere with your radio. But that doesn't matter me too much.

Cee-Jay-Cee

I bought a DDpai mini2 dash cam from the official DDpai shop on AliExpress. Also bought the hardwire kit and a 32gb sd card.

I fitted it yesterday. I hardwired it to the cigarette lighter in the centre console cubby hole as the wiring is very easily accessible for future removal if need be. I routed the wiring up under the dash, up inside the A-pillar and along the headliner to the rear view mirror so it's completely hidden except for approx 4" where it goes to the camera. Installation took roughly 1hr from start to finish.

First impressions are great. The DDpai app is easy and straight forward to use on iPhone and footage is clear and crisp. The camera is very neat and tidy and where I have attached it means it's completely hidden from my line of sight while driving.

Overall I'm very pleased with it so far.

techie

My Toledo is up for sale, already linked here in another thread:

http://www.adverts.ie/car/seat/toledo/2013-seat-toledo/13319394

silly

http://www.adverts.ie/car/toyota/corolla-verso/2002-toyota-corolla/13366490

My mom's car - She is actually depressed letting it go as she loved it. Its in great condition. Has built in boosters which is so handy for kids. Open to offers.

copeyhagen

http://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/accord/2006-honda-accord/12744539

my 2006 accord on LPG.
diesel running costs, petrol comfort and maintenance costs.
needs nothing, just need rid of it now.

beazee

http://www.adverts.ie/car/hyundai/ix20/2011-hyundai-ix20-1-4-petrol-serviced-08-17-tax-02-18-nct-03-19/13416426

2011 Hyundai IX20 1.4 Petrol 88k km / 55k m
Serviced: 08/17
Tax: 02/18
NCT: 03/19

€7,500

In need to raise the mortgage deposit up
Might consider part-exchange for a cheap 4-door, small-engine

kay 9

http://www.adverts.ie/13607574
My Honda civic 1.8 i-vtec Ses in excellent condition and very well cared for..
2006 with nice extras.

colm_mcm

silly wrote: »

http://www.adverts.ie/car/toyota/corolla-verso/2002-toyota-corolla/13366490

My mom's car - She is actually depressed letting it go as she loved it. Its in great condition. Has built in boosters which is so handy for kids. Open to offers.

Just some feedback, the photos aren't great, and it's a Corolla Verso, so anyone looking for one of these won't find it as it's just down as a Corolla.

funkey_monkey

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase a dash cam which can be used to monitor the vehicle when it is unattended (although not essential).
Good night vision capability is a must.

I'd prefer something discrete. Don't really need/want the screen on it, as it seems like a distraction.

What are the options I've got here.

Not looking to spend big money here up to and around the €150 mark - if that is a reasonable sum.

Dubh Geannain

My wife's '07 Mazda 6 Exec Sport so has some nice extras

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http://www.adverts.ie/car/mazda/6/2007-mazda-6-exec-sport-nct-11-2018/13619191

Stallingrad

Anyone looking for a 7 seater in superb condition with full service history?

http://www.adverts.ie/car/renault/grand-scenic/2010-renault-grand-scenic/13650082

Full documented service history from new.
Next service due October 2018.
Bodywork and interior in near mint condition.
Must be one of the best cared for examples around.

IR1SH RANG3R

http://www.adverts.ie/car/volkswagen/golf/2004-volkswagen-golf/13416755

Happy to take any questions

pilot1087

http://www.adverts.ie/car/bmw/3-series/2010-bmw-3-series/13660912?notification=5d72ec407672d92b791d7a9eb9158615-1503829700

My 2010 3 series is up for sale. If anyone has questions (or suggestions to better the ad) let me know.

Mr Snow

does anyone know the best front and rear dashcam?
is it any good at nighttime?
what memory can it hold?
can you turn off the mircophone?
i do not what messy wires

tk123

Mr Snow wrote: »

does anyone know the best front and rear dashcam?
is it any good at nighttime?
what memory can it hold?
can you turn off the mircophone?
i do not what messy wires

Maybe give an indication of your budget? I'm using a Blackvue DR430-2CH that was €190 in Halfords. It's not top of the range but it's all I need!

Mr Snow

tk123 wrote: »

Maybe give an indication of your budget? I'm using a Blackvue DR430-2CH that was €190 in Halfords. It's not top of the range but it's all I need!

my budget is under 300

do you know much about the Lukas LK-7950

honda boi

Mr Snow wrote: »

does anyone know the best front and rear dashcam?
is it any good at nighttime?
what memory can it hold?
can you turn off the mircophone?
i do not what messy wires

I use a xiaomi yi dash cam as my front dash cam. Brilliant quality day and night I think.
I think it can be bought for like €60 on amazon atm?
I use a Möbius action cam for the rear. Very convenient, as no screen so not blocking the rear window at all. Only a red light to tell you when its on.
Good quality as well

xzid

http://www.adverts.ie/car/nissan/micra/2006-nissan-micra/13563622

2006 Nissan Micra 1.2
NCT'd and Taxed