Dash Cameras

[Spare tyre]

i was using an elastic band to hold my rear mobius to the roof lining so it was descreet at the back of the car

sadly the hot weather kept on destroying the elastic bands and it'd fall down

I got a plastic milk bottle and cut a long strip of plastic out of it, hole in each end

i then threaded the plastic strip through the case of the mobius holder and pushed a roof lining plastic plug through it.

Now its very secure and very discreet

very pleased with myself

if anyone wants a pic, please shout

[kdri155]

Whilst reading another forum I browse through, I came across this,

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=210...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon Jones View Post
Is there a publicly available list of approved units? I've been considering upgrading mine and would appreciate some guidance in case I can save a few pennies off my premium.

Hi,

Here is the most up to date list of car cameras that can qualify for a discount on our policies:

· Black Vue – 380 & 400 G.HD
· ChilliBongo
· Exeros HD Car Cameras (the following models are currently available from Exeros)
o Akenori Car Camera
o Cube 3 Car Camera
o DriverEye Car Camera
o HawkEye HD Car Camera
o HawkEye Duo HD Car Camera
o Raptor Nano System
· ForView FHX 2000 & FHX 1000
· IPIXI
· MI Witness HD Camera
· Next Base InCarCam – Lite / Deluxe / Professional Models
· Novus System – View I Ruby and Silver Systems
· Phantom Cameras
· Roadhawk Forward Facing DC1
· Rollei CarDVR-110
· Rollei CarDVR-100
· Rollei CarDVR-70
· Silent Witness SW001
· Silent Witness SW010
· SmartCam2
· Smart Witness Cameras
· TTW Black Vue Cameras
· VCAM


I hope this helps!

Thanks,
Dan.
Adrian Flux

It might be useful for anyone seeking a discount on their policy in the future.

[Spare tyre]

a little worried about telling my insurance company about a dash cam

i worry that they will want to see the footage, then try to find reasons why not to pay out.

Could be worrying for nothing here mind

[Silverbullet767]

Bit of a fright this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUt883Tsy7s&fe...

A90 Northbound to Aberdeen just before the Spurryhillock junction. Called a 999 in afterwards, but it had already been reported.

(Ignore my ramblings!)

[Mr Trophy]

Reminds me of this Dave....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPKb9z4l7eM

[Speed_Demon]

Silverbullet767 said:

Bit of a fright this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUt883Tsy7s&fe...

A90 Northbound to Aberdeen just before the Spurryhillock junction. Called a 999 in afterwards, but it had already been reported.

(Ignore my ramblings!)

Certainly would have made me jump!

[Silverbullet767]

Mr Trophy said:

Reminds me of this Dave....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPKb9z4l7eM

[Silverbullet767]

I think what's more disturbing is that I managed to spot it before the Mercedes did!

After I passed him I took a look over and he was staring dead ahead. Maybe trying to desperately apply restrictive pressure!

[VolvoT5]

anarki said:

I purchased a cheap and cheerful G1W dash cam last Christmas for the other half. An unfortunate spell of non-fault accidents under her belt made me want to get one for her to prevent out of hand claims in future.

Here's some footage just from the last 2 days. Yes 2 days, forget 7 months worth of idiotic driving, we just don't have the hard drive space to keep it all.

One way street, go to about 50 seconds in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=122sQYxPNfY

Straight away a risky Cyclist, a minute later VW not giving way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEMfqXSyxQ8

Does the camera give an accurate perception of speed ? Looks like you are going considerably faster than 20 in most of those 20 zones.

[Pesty]

I'm going to put mount and wiring in my other car.

I just remembered that there was a green wire to the back of the old stereo which I removed and taped off, it was a 5v supply.

So I'm going to check it still has 5v on it and if it does chop the USB end off a cable and I should be good to go.

I'm guessing there will be a black and red cable inside the insulation or is that just wishful thinking.

[TorqueR]

Accelebrate said:

You'd think someone who goes to the trouble of wearing an imitation Police 'POLITE Think Bike' hi-vis would at least ride politely...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VNhGGZGS4I

I apologise if you have already mentioned it, but what camera is that - the clarity is very good.

[Accelebrate]

TorqueR said:

Accelebrate said:

You'd think someone who goes to the trouble of wearing an imitation Police 'POLITE Think Bike' hi-vis would at least ride politely...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VNhGGZGS4I

I apologise if you have already mentioned it, but what camera is that - the clarity is very good.

It's a Mobius:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wmIyD1fM4M

Good quality, the car mounts are a bit bulky though. Mine is hidden behind the rear view mirror, but it's a bit ugly from the passenger seat.

[James B]

I have the Blackvue 400HD fitted to a few of our cars. And as of last night I am very glad indeed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKrJq46G35I

[eltax91]

James B said:

I have the Blackvue 400HD fitted to a few of our cars. And as of last night I am very glad indeed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKrJq46G35I

No reason to stop whatsoever! However, won't your wife still be responsible? I thought from an insurance standpoint you are meant to always be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear?

[numtumfutunch]

James B said:

I have the Blackvue 400HD fitted to a few of our cars. And as of last night I am very glad indeed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKrJq46G35I

Fiat pulls standard ?antisocial rush hour manoeuvre and then several minutes later puts on the anchors for a dog or young child I couldnt see on the footage leading to your missus rear ending it

Or am I missing something?

[chris watton]

James B said:

I have the Blackvue 400HD fitted to a few of our cars. And as of last night I am very glad indeed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKrJq46G35I

bds!

Great you have it all on film though!

[askew]

eltax91 said:

James B said:

I have the Blackvue 400HD fitted to a few of our cars. And as of last night I am very glad indeed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKrJq46G35I

No reason to stop whatsoever! However, won't your wife still be responsible? I thought from an insurance standpoint you are meant to always be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear?

Argh - what an absolute cunny pulling that stunt. I imagine the police might have words, but I think James' wife will be held liable.

[James B]

numtumfutunch said:

James B said:

I have the Blackvue 400HD fitted to a few of our cars. And as of last night I am very glad indeed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKrJq46G35I

Fiat pulls standard ?antisocial rush hour manoeuvre and then several minutes later puts on the anchors for a dog or young child I couldnt see on the footage leading to your missus rear ending it

Or am I missing something?

The cutting up was exactly as you said, nothing more than antisocial.

The emergency stop was something else. Clearly he got annoyed at my wife sounding the horn for his cutting up so thought he would teach her a lesson. His statement to the Police mentioned no dog/child etc. he just said he tapped the brakes for the corner. Clearly he is not telling the truth.

[James B]

askew said:

eltax91 said:

James B said:

I have the Blackvue 400HD fitted to a few of our cars. And as of last night I am very glad indeed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKrJq46G35I

No reason to stop whatsoever! However, won't your wife still be responsible? I thought from an insurance standpoint you are meant to always be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear?

Argh - what an absolute cunny pulling that stunt. I imagine the police might have words, but I think James' wife will be held liable.

Without the camera footage we would certainly find the liability at our door. I am hopeful that the insurers can view the footage and agree that the driver had no need to stop and that it was an act of maliciousness. The fact his statement said there was no obstruction and he simply 'tapped' the brakes for the corner must have some bearing on his actions in the video. I hope sense will prevail in the insurers world.

[askew]

James B said:

askew said:

eltax91 said:

James B said:

I have the Blackvue 400HD fitted to a few of our cars. And as of last night I am very glad indeed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKrJq46G35I

No reason to stop whatsoever! However, won't your wife still be responsible? I thought from an insurance standpoint you are meant to always be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear?

Argh - what an absolute cunny pulling that stunt. I imagine the police might have words, but I think James' wife will be held liable.

Without the camera footage we would certainly find the liability at our door. I am hopeful that the insurers can view the footage and agree that the driver had no need to stop and that it was an act of maliciousness. The fact his statement said there was no obstruction and he simply 'tapped' the brakes for the corner must have some bearing on his actions in the video. I hope sense will prevail in the insurers world.

Got my fingers crossed for you that they will examine the evidence and use it in context.