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Geekman said:
ShaunTheSheep said:
Surely the mong was the people carrier?
BMW sitting clearly out of regular position, indicator on well in advance. Where exactly was he going to go?
In the people carrier I would have held back.
Agreed - what the hell was the people carrier thinking?BMW sitting clearly out of regular position, indicator on well in advance. Where exactly was he going to go?
In the people carrier I would have held back.
MPV driver was either not thinking, or wanted to prove a point.
rich888 said:
Kinky said:
Spare tyre said:
divetheworld said:
Words fail me as to the mong who did this U turn. Youtube, but 1080.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOlZjgZlgE&fe...
Do you know what the camera used there is?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOlZjgZlgE&fe...
Don't just take my word for it, watch the Techmoan YouTube video reviews of the 0801 and 0803. Ought to mention that I have also in the past purchased far more expensive dash cams, and though they have been good in terms of video quality, the far cheaper 0801 and 0803 dash cams offer superior video quality for a lot less money.
The main thing to pay attention to is the micro SD card, I would recommend 32GB for either model, perhaps class 4 for the non GPS 0801 and class 6 for the GPS 0801, and faster SD cards for the 0803 especially if you opt for the GPS 0803 which may well need a class 10 32GB Micro SD card due to the huge amount of raw data being dumped on it by the dash cam.
And note despite users complaining of problems with large SD cards causing grief in the 0801 I have had no problems whatsoever with fitting a fast SanDisk Ultra 128GB class 10 in my 0801, well except it only recognised 24.77GB so the rest of the space was redundant. Just buy a 32GB.
Don't delete the files or format the card on your computer or the card might be corrupted - always format the SD card when fitted into the dash cam.
I have no regrets over the purchase of the 0801, is very compact so sits discreetly behind the rear view mirror, is easy to set up (after you watch the techmoan video), offers high quality 1080p video which can be copied easily to your mac or PC by ejecting the micro SD card.
divetheworld said:
Kinky said:
Spare tyre said:
divetheworld said:
Words fail me as to the mong who did this U turn. Youtube, but 1080.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOlZjgZlgE&fe...
Do you know what the camera used there is?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOlZjgZlgE&fe...
Speed display on recordings was turned off otherwise it can display that too.
Bought from Greensum on fleabay
Spare tyre said:
divetheworld said:
Kinky said:
Spare tyre said:
divetheworld said:
Words fail me as to the mong who did this U turn. Youtube, but 1080.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOlZjgZlgE&fe...
Do you know what the camera used there is?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOlZjgZlgE&fe...
Speed display on recordings was turned off otherwise it can display that too.
Bought from Greensum on fleabay
I've just bought one of these as an upgrade to my Livue LB100 (which might get relegated to the back window). I've gone for the ARA D Type with external GPS and the OBD hookup box
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191155017369
Video of the OBD functions
Stuck the extra $10 on for 'expedited delivery' so should have it in a week or so from SK, can't wait!
ETA - have changed to a ARA B Type as the OBD module doesn't seem to work with most western cars. No biggie though, means internal GPS and less clutter! Was informed by the seller that it would be posted today as well.
Further ETA - on checking my emails, FedEx have picked up the package already and it should be here by the 5th! If that happens, then the expedited delivery is the best $10 I've ever spent!!
Edited by Mr Happy on Monday 3rd November 17:24
I've recycled an old Android phone using AutoGuard Black Box app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....
Auto start-stop,
GPS Speed, location, route tracking
Up to 1080p recording, number plates clearly visible in the video.
Auto impact detection, uploading to YouTube if Impact detected, autodialling of pre-set number after impact
Hugely customisable, and very cheap for the 'pro' version
Downsides? You've a smartphone in a cradle hanging off the 'screen. It gets hot in summer sunshine
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....
Auto start-stop,
GPS Speed, location, route tracking
Up to 1080p recording, number plates clearly visible in the video.
Auto impact detection, uploading to YouTube if Impact detected, autodialling of pre-set number after impact
Hugely customisable, and very cheap for the 'pro' version
Downsides? You've a smartphone in a cradle hanging off the 'screen. It gets hot in summer sunshine
Picked up mine from sorting office yesterday, was out when postie tried to deliver it
Want to get it hardwired in, had I thought things out better I'd have bought one with the kit included, but never mind.
Tried blutacing it in place to see how noticeable it is & happy to say it's discrete & I'll be happy to leave it in situ (hopefully not tempting fate)
Want to get it hardwired in, had I thought things out better I'd have bought one with the kit included, but never mind.
Tried blutacing it in place to see how noticeable it is & happy to say it's discrete & I'll be happy to leave it in situ (hopefully not tempting fate)
Shaw Tarse said:
BMW driver messed up.
MPV driver was either not thinking, or wanted to prove a point.
Impossible to comment without knowing what happened beforehandMPV driver was either not thinking, or wanted to prove a point.
Scenario 1)
BMW not a local and expected both lanes at major junction to filter right, realised mistake and pulled forward whilst indicating to avoid causing hazard to following traffic
Scenario 2)
BMW a total tt too important to queue and jumped several cars patiently waiting to force his way in at the front
Either way there are no winners here if it becomes an insurance job
Cheers
ShaunTheSheep said:
divetheworld said:
Words fail me as to the mong who did this U turn. Youtube, but 1080.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOlZjgZlgE&fe...
Surely the mong was the people carrier?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOlZjgZlgE&fe...
BMW sitting clearly out of regular position, indicator on well in advance. Where exactly was he going to go?
In the people carrier I would have held back.
He probably had a dash cam on too. Couldn't wait to get home and upload it to you tube, or send it to the police and expect a full investigation..
I really dislike the growing popularity with dash cams. A certain type of driver seems attracted to them.
I have a cheapy dash cam in each car, just one forward facing one so far.
I took one car into the main dealer for service, didn't consider the camera and so it was left active. Later I did look at the footage and in my requested feedback to the dealer I mentioned that the tech who road tested the car drove considerately, taking care to drive around the pot holes at one particular junction.
A couple of days later I got a call from the dealer principal and I thought it would be to apologise for charging me for a bottle of screen wash that they didn't add to the reservoir nor place in the car.
No such thing. I was berated for not telling them about the camera. Some nonsense about data protection, human rights and one person in the dealership had a phobia about being recorded on CCTV.
Makes you wonder what they want to hide.
I took one car into the main dealer for service, didn't consider the camera and so it was left active. Later I did look at the footage and in my requested feedback to the dealer I mentioned that the tech who road tested the car drove considerately, taking care to drive around the pot holes at one particular junction.
A couple of days later I got a call from the dealer principal and I thought it would be to apologise for charging me for a bottle of screen wash that they didn't add to the reservoir nor place in the car.
No such thing. I was berated for not telling them about the camera. Some nonsense about data protection, human rights and one person in the dealership had a phobia about being recorded on CCTV.
Makes you wonder what they want to hide.
357RS said:
I have a cheapy dash cam in each car, just one forward facing one so far.
I took one car into the main dealer for service, didn't consider the camera and so it was left active. Later I did look at the footage and in my requested feedback to the dealer I mentioned that the tech who road tested the car drove considerately, taking care to drive around the pot holes at one particular junction.
A couple of days later I got a call from the dealer principal and I thought it would be to apologise for charging me for a bottle of screen wash that they didn't add to the reservoir nor place in the car.
No such thing. I was berated for not telling them about the camera. Some nonsense about data protection, human rights and one person in the dealership had a phobia about being recorded on CCTV.
Makes you wonder what they want to hide.
I don't blame them. What has happened to our society that we take our vehicle in for work, don't inform them that they will be on camera and then watch it all back after they have finished??!!I took one car into the main dealer for service, didn't consider the camera and so it was left active. Later I did look at the footage and in my requested feedback to the dealer I mentioned that the tech who road tested the car drove considerately, taking care to drive around the pot holes at one particular junction.
A couple of days later I got a call from the dealer principal and I thought it would be to apologise for charging me for a bottle of screen wash that they didn't add to the reservoir nor place in the car.
No such thing. I was berated for not telling them about the camera. Some nonsense about data protection, human rights and one person in the dealership had a phobia about being recorded on CCTV.
Makes you wonder what they want to hide.
It really should be illegal! What an absolute joke. Some may even say sad!
Just taken delivery of an 0803 after someone nearly took me out on Friday night. Ordered the no-internal GPS with 32Gb card and the one E-Prance supplied is a C6 (unbranded but if it dies, I'll just replace it).
Going to fit it in an hour or so. The previous owner of my car fitted two switched 12v adapters in the glovebox so should be able to run into that pretty discreetly which would be perfect. Not sure if it's worth hard-wiring with motion-sensing on?
Going to fit it in an hour or so. The previous owner of my car fitted two switched 12v adapters in the glovebox so should be able to run into that pretty discreetly which would be perfect. Not sure if it's worth hard-wiring with motion-sensing on?
jimbop1 said:
I don't blame them. What has happened to our society that we take our vehicle in for work, don't inform them that they will be on camera and then watch it all back after they have finished??!!
It really should be illegal! What an absolute joke. Some may even say sad!
Others may say if they do the job they are paid to do and nothing else what's the problem. If it catches the few fraudsters then there will be more business for the honest dealers. It really should be illegal! What an absolute joke. Some may even say sad!
ChocolateFrog said:
jimbop1 said:
I don't blame them. What has happened to our society that we take our vehicle in for work, don't inform them that they will be on camera and then watch it all back after they have finished??!!
It really should be illegal! What an absolute joke. Some may even say sad!
Others may say if they do the job they are paid to do and nothing else what's the problem. If it catches the few fraudsters then there will be more business for the honest dealers. It really should be illegal! What an absolute joke. Some may even say sad!
jimbop1 said:
ChocolateFrog said:
jimbop1 said:
I don't blame them. What has happened to our society that we take our vehicle in for work, don't inform them that they will be on camera and then watch it all back after they have finished??!!
It really should be illegal! What an absolute joke. Some may even say sad!
Others may say if they do the job they are paid to do and nothing else what's the problem. If it catches the few fraudsters then there will be more business for the honest dealers. It really should be illegal! What an absolute joke. Some may even say sad!
jimbop1 said:
357RS said:
I have a cheapy dash cam in each car, just one forward facing one so far.
I took one car into the main dealer for service, didn't consider the camera and so it was left active. Later I did look at the footage and in my requested feedback to the dealer I mentioned that the tech who road tested the car drove considerately, taking care to drive around the pot holes at one particular junction.
A couple of days later I got a call from the dealer principal and I thought it would be to apologise for charging me for a bottle of screen wash that they didn't add to the reservoir nor place in the car.
No such thing. I was berated for not telling them about the camera. Some nonsense about data protection, human rights and one person in the dealership had a phobia about being recorded on CCTV.
Makes you wonder what they want to hide.
I don't blame them. What has happened to our society that we take our vehicle in for work, don't inform them that they will be on camera and then watch it all back after they have finished??!!I took one car into the main dealer for service, didn't consider the camera and so it was left active. Later I did look at the footage and in my requested feedback to the dealer I mentioned that the tech who road tested the car drove considerately, taking care to drive around the pot holes at one particular junction.
A couple of days later I got a call from the dealer principal and I thought it would be to apologise for charging me for a bottle of screen wash that they didn't add to the reservoir nor place in the car.
No such thing. I was berated for not telling them about the camera. Some nonsense about data protection, human rights and one person in the dealership had a phobia about being recorded on CCTV.
Makes you wonder what they want to hide.
It really should be illegal! What an absolute joke. Some may even say sad!
Fancy a dealer charging for something they didn't supply. It really should be illegal!
Mine's all fitted and working beautifully. It works fine on the class 6 card in S.Fine mode as far as I can see (was mentioned by someone earlier that it needed C10...) .
The quality is superb, even in the overcast conditions today. It's also cheap and discreet enough that I don't think I'll have any concerns about leaving it in-situ when parked up.
The quality is superb, even in the overcast conditions today. It's also cheap and discreet enough that I don't think I'll have any concerns about leaving it in-situ when parked up.
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