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Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)
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Thanks again. Will try update the firmware to the latest custom one on that link and see if it brings any changes. I have a feeling the dodgy one could be hardware related though.
I also made the mistake of thinking the internal memory unit would be better, to have the internal and the external, but I think spending the extra few quid on a second memory card is better than spending the extra few quid on the internal memory, this way you can easily remove the card and swap it if you capture something important, rather than having to switch options and choose internal when you need to take out the external etc. I have it this way on my two ITB100HD units and it works much better, and of course you just need to eject the card as opposed to remove the unit if you need to connect it to the pc, and can do an immediate back up via your phones memory card if it uses the same one
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hullaballoo wrote: »I just took delivery of a street guardian there and was surprised it doesn't come with a suction mount. It had plenty of sticky things but very bare instructions on how to best mount it.
Had anyone got any tips? Is it worth taking the time to run the wires under the window rubber and across? With other dash cams, I've just held the wires away from controls quite crudely as I tend not to leave the cam in the car.
I got one recently. Used the mount and sticky pad that came with the camera. It worked a treat. I mounted it on the black dots just behind the rearview mirror and it's peeking out just below that.
On my car the cable I routed the cable along the headliner, down the nearside A pillar, side of the dash, under the passenger mat and to the cigarette lighter. It tucked in very easily behind the trim on my car but YMMV.
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I've got the polarising filter on it also. It takes down the dash reflections a bit.0 -
Did Halford's install it for you?
If so, how much did it cost and does it switch on/off automatically with the ignition??
Thanks
Sorry I'm only seeing this now, ION08.
Halfords chargs €35 to fit, but only if you buy the kit to hardwire it, with the camera (otherwise they just won't fit it, I believe). The kit costs €30 I think, but as part of a promotion they were giving away free fitting if you bought the kit.
So the cost of the camera + kit (with free install) is in and around €200. Then you reserve it online and you get the free carry pouch and memory card with it (assuming that offer is still running). Then you simply present your 10% off voucher (wink wink, nudge, nudge) and they knock about €20 off the price, which effectively means you get the fitting, hardwire kit, pouch and memory card for free if you buy the camera.
EDIT: Sorry, and yeah, it does power on and off with the ignition.
With regards to the camera not powering up or breaking or such, I'm sure it happens, but if you tap any button on the camera (the screen blanks after 30 secs), the screen comes back on for another 30 secs and you can see what its at. The camera also has a little light on it to indicate its recording/charging/etc.
It's not a bright light (presumably on purpose; so it's not a distraction) but if i stick my head over to the passenger seat I can see what it's up to without touching it, so I think I'm safe enough for the moment. I'll tap it once a month or so to make sure it's working or, transfer footage randomly during the summer time when a gorgeous girl walks by i want to just make sure it's still working.
EDIT: ION08 this post might help you out:
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Selling my Vectra SRi 1.9CDTi. Lovely car to drive with the 150bhp engine and easy enough on juice too ~ 50mpg. I've remedied the main two engine issues on it, swirl flaps have been removed and blanked off and the EGR is blanked off also. ECU updated by reputable engine tuning specialist to prevent EML's for both. Car serviced regularly (8k miles) with correct GM dexos 2 5w-30 fully synthetic oil. Body very clean with no dents and interior is spotless. Just looking to trade up a few years and move to a slightly smaller car. Just passed NCT last week so has 2 years test and has 3 months tax. 4 new tyres fitted for NCT also.
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