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

UsedToWait

theoneeyedman wrote: »

Looking for a 5v power supply to hardwire a cam.... Any recommendations?

Is it an adaptor like this you need?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Duble-USB-Output-Power-Adapter-12V-To-5V-3A-15W-DC-DC-Converter-Module-Connector/262433315650?hash=item3d1a3e9b42:g:-V8AAOSwubRXNFeP

That's the one I got (maybe from a different seller)- works perfect, and a spare usb port and all

KNS

2008 Audi TTS for sale

Sad to see her go but need a family car. Will be putting up an ad in carzone, done deal, etc later. Finding it hard to put a price on it so going by the two on carzone atm.

PM if anyone has interest.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/audi/tt/2008-audi-tts-272-bhp-quattro/14819670

mad m

Selling our VW Golf Highline 141 1.4 ACT model, any questions then PM away.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-1-4-tsi-140bhp/18027215

tedpan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4

This looks interesting!

wex96

My Astra on Adverts. Thanks
http://www.adverts.ie/14832022

Mod update - price drop to 7500

cormie

That looks decent alright, but seems to be out of stock on amazon. I wonder has it been discontinued or just high demand?

Would putting something like a USB portable power pack between the 12v socket and the camera mean it can keep running after the engine is turned off I wonder?

tedpan

cormie wrote:

Would putting something like a USB portable power pack between the 12v socket and the camera mean it can keep running after the engine is turned off I wonder?

Yeah, I would hard wire the cam so it's always going. Definitely the downside of the cam that it doesn't do this by default. Still very interesting though!

johnny_adidas

My 2010 Ford Mondeo, Titanium X spec, just serviced. Very reliable & great option for anyone looking for a family car with a large boot.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/mondeo/2010-ford-mondeo-titanium-x-163bhp-huge-spec-list/14623641

alsiet2017

Thinking about buying a dashcam. But I want it to be non instrusive and as hidden as possible in the car. In keeping with the nice interior. Car is Audi A4 2015. Any recommendations ? And how much would a standard enough one cost with fitting ?

tedpan

alsiet2017 wrote:

Thinking about buying a dashcam. But I want it to be non instrusive and as hidden as possible in the car. In keeping with the nice interior. Car is Audi A4 2015. Any recommendations ? And how much would a standard enough one cost with fitting ?

Fitting costs 70-100
Blackvue cameras are great if you want a front and rear concealed setup that's hard wired into the car, price is dependent on the options you want.

cormie

tedpan wrote: »

Yeah, I would hard wire the cam so it's always going. Definitely the downside of the cam that it doesn't do this by default. Still very interesting though!

Well you'd get much more juice from a portable power pack than any in built battery so maybe just as well to do it using a portable power supply? Just as long as it would all work as expected and not run into complications? The power pack would need to be chargeable and charge at the same time is the only thing.

I have this one already: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01BSMK6GQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Would it do the trick? I bought it almost 2 years ago so maybe there's some better on the market now though.

AndyBoBandy

alsiet2017 wrote: »

Thinking about buying a dashcam. But I want it to be non instrusive and as hidden as possible in the car. In keeping with the nice interior. Car is Audi A4 2015. Any recommendations ? And how much would a standard enough one cost with fitting ?

The DDPai mini2 is very discreet, and so far mine seems to be working quite well.

Pique

alsiet2017 wrote: »

Thinking about buying a dashcam. But I want it to be non instrusive and as hidden as possible in the car. In keeping with the nice interior. Car is Audi A4 2015. Any recommendations ? And how much would a standard enough one cost with fitting ?

The 'Wedge' (Viofo A119) is about as non-intrusive as you can get, IMO. I have the older A118 in the wife's car and you just don't see it if you mount it behind the rear-view mirror. It's also practically invisible from outside.

Rattlehead_ie

Has anyone used the Halfords cam fitting. Id really like to get a proper hiddem hardwired into car installation done and just looking for options.

Pique

Just a heads up on Micro SD cards for dash cams.

Sandisk do not honour warranties on their cards if used in Dash Cams apparently. I had a Sandisk Extreme which died within a couple of months of being used in a dashcam. They're not supposed to be used for constant write/overwrite for hours at a time on a daily basis.
They have released a High Endurance version specifically for dash cams. Argos have them here

by8auj6csd3ioq

Hardwiring aa nextbase 112. Beside fusebox there is a metal bracket .I think it is the bracket the fusebox in attached to. Can i get a nut bolt and connect the black wire spade connector there. It says connect to vehicle body work, is that considered pat of the body work?

you can see it at 16 seconds here when he zooms in on fusebox pointing to left with hole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmmqZ7o-72I
.
Thanks

by8auj6csd3ioq

Has anyone used the Halfords cam fitting. Id really like to get a proper hiddem hardwired into car installation done and just looking for options.

i am doing with nextbase 112. will be pretty easy i would say.Edit. Finding that when i try to install the piggy back part into the fuse box, the fuse is at right angles and hitting off the top of the fuse beside it. has anyone had this?

Enigma IE

Selling the wife's 2008 Golf, no requirement for a second car.

http://www.adverts.ie/14837308

tc20

'02 Astra estate automatic.
fresh NCT 'til 02/19, taxed 'til 05/18
144,500 miles
only 1 owner prior to me
TB & WP done @ 131k miles
well kept, regularly serviced etc.
asking 800 on the ad, but open to offers

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-opel-astra-1-4-auto-nct-02-19/18075028

fitzparker

https://www.adverts.ie/car/opel/corsa/2002-opel-corsa/14832524

2002 Opel corsa, great starter car, low mileage, cheap Tax.

kerten

Selling my Focus if anyone looking for a cheap automatic reliable petrol car.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/focus/ford-focus-1-6-petrol-automatic-nct-d/14849837

shooter69

Will leave this here..
Wife’s A5 sportline 2012.
Full Audi SH , t/belt done just 3 weeks ago
S-line with full leather , heated seats , sat nav parking sensors .
114k kilometers
€15950

https://touch.adverts.ie/car/audi/a5/2012-audi-a5/14896108

cormie

tedpan wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4

This looks interesting!

cormie wrote: »

That looks decent alright, but seems to be out of stock on amazon. I wonder has it been discontinued or just high demand?

Would putting something like a USB portable power pack between the 12v socket and the camera mean it can keep running after the engine is turned off I wonder?

This is still "currently unavailable" on amazon. I wonder do they have a newer model coming to replace it or what's up?

NUTLEY BOY

Just out of curiosity, do motor dealers sell new cars with a dashcam fitted as an optional extra ?

inforfun

cormie wrote: »

Would putting something like a USB portable power pack between the 12v socket and the camera mean it can keep running after the engine is turned off I wonder?

Mmm.... you gave me an idea.

I do have a (older) dash cam and basically never use it because of the wires it needs.
My greatest strength as a person is that i know really well what my weak points are and hard wiring a dash cam in a car with invisible cabling would definitely be up there.

Dont do a lot of miles most of my trips are 30 mins max so there is another reason to not bother too much.
Running a dash cam from a power pack i just stick somewhere would actually be the best thing after a re-chargeable dashcam.

OldMrBrennan83

This post has been deleted.

inforfun

Several options for delivery so that isnt the hard part.
More a worry that the one time you really need it, the battery just died

almostover

Selling this 2007 Kia Ceed 1.4 petrol on behalf on my grand uncle who can no longer drive. Nice spec with half leather seats and full electrics. Genuine car that runs and drives perfectly. Price is negotiable.

http://www.adverts.ie/14903640

aaakev

Anyone after a fun awd commercial? Its the 3rd car but i need something with 5 seats now, want to stay awd so would be open to another subaru as part exchange or swap, preferably petrol and turbo!

Brand new test and taxed till July!

http://www.adverts.ie/14874970

Mc Love

Generally how much does hardwiring the dash cam cost? Wouldnt be too confident trying this myself and sort of getting tired of plugging it in and out of the plug in the car when I switch the ignition on/off. Would probably get one for the rear if I was going for the hardwire.

by8auj6csd3ioq

I hardwired the nextbase 112 so it cannot be difficult

dashoonage

Hi all

So looking to get a dash cam. I have a constraint though. I can hard wire it due to the fact Skoda have confirmed it will void my warranty.

My next step is to power it from a USB socket in the car.

Can anyone recommend one, ( from halfords if possible as id like to see it first) that can be powered over usb?

Sammy_Jankis

Selling the wife's car. My mother bought it in 2006 for 24K. Now can be yours for 1K!

https://www.adverts.ie/car/toyota/celica/2004-toyota-celica/14961607

by8auj6csd3ioq

Mc Love wrote: »

Generally how much does hardwiring the dash cam cost? Wouldnt be too confident trying this myself and sort of getting tired of plugging it in and out of the plug in the car when I switch the ignition on/off. Would probably get one for the rear if I was going for the hardwire.

The nextbase 112 says it will switch off when the car battery goes down too 11.6v i think it is. I would be wary of that though it should be enough to start the car. The nextbase 112 is the only one i have any experience of. i think it is good but image is a bit dark. I have it set to overexpose +2

Pique

Can anyone tell me the default WiFi password for the xaomi yi camera? My phone forgot the password when the app was updated. I forgot the password seconds after setting it up!

blade1

Pique wrote: »

Can anyone tell me the default WiFi password for the xaomi yi camera? My phone forgot the password when the app was updated. I forgot the password seconds after setting it up!

Try 1234567890

Psychologeeee

Selling my trusty 2009 Toyota Yaris, 4700 euro (open to negotiation). Genuine reason for sale (moved to the city and only have a need for one car now!). A gem of a little car, absolutely perfect for any learner driver. I've minded it really well, regularly serviced. Please see https://www.adverts.ie/car/toyota/yaris/2009-toyota-yaris/14973707

I'll be so sad to see it go

murphyebass

https://touch.adverts.ie/car/mazda/6/2010-mazda-6/14986663

My 2010 Mazda 6 for sale. €6,500. 2.2ltr diesel, €280 per year tax.

Very reluctant sale. I kept this car really well for the past 4 years of ownership. Plenty of service history.

My plan was to run it in to the ground but alas another kid means time to move on to something bigger.

I have booked it in for an NCT next week which is early but it’ll fly through it and I’m sure the next owner would like the security of having it.

Damie

Selling the family run about, the Mrs bought this about 10 years ago and has put up about 2000 miles per year of ownership!
Seat Ibiza, 2000, 5 door, 1 litre, still used daily, €350.

Always been serviced and nct'd without fail
A reliable little thing, has been used mainly for work(2 miles away) and bringing the child to creche and home.
Taxed until May
NCT until October
Was going to sell a few months ago but needed to hang on to it, no need for it now, cheers
https://www.adverts.ie/car/seat/ibiza/2000-seat-ibiza/12777838

Gen.Zhukov

I was thinking of dipping toe into dash cam world. Saw this and thought it might be a starter https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/car-accessories/hd-in-car-camera-with-16gb-sd-card/invt/071395

My gut tells me it will be rubbish. Anyone recognise the make/know anything about it. Description isn't great.

allthedoyles

Gen.Zhukov wrote: »

I was thinking of dipping toe into dash cam world. Saw this and thought it might be a starter https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/car-accessories/hd-in-car-camera-with-16gb-sd-card/invt/071395

My gut tells me it will be rubbish. Anyone recognise the make/know anything about it. Description isn't great.

seems good value for 30e. not sure about the record cycle but probably 2 or 3 minute .

Pique

Gen.Zhukov wrote: »

I was thinking of dipping toe into dash cam world. Saw this and thought it might be a starter https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/car-accessories/hd-in-car-camera-with-16gb-sd-card/invt/071395

My gut tells me it will be rubbish. Anyone recognise the make/know anything about it. Description isn't great.

I honestly wouldn't risk it. Spend £35 on the Xaomi Yi like I and many others have and rest assured you are getting a good camera with excellent picture quality. Techmoan review and footage here 

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

Amazon Link

OldMrBrennan83

This post has been deleted.

tedpan

Gen.Zhukov wrote:

My gut tells me it will be rubbish. Anyone recognise the make/know anything about it. Description isn't great.

It's not great. My mate has the same one, sometimes records, sometimes doesn't. It's not the worst recording I've seen though.

Much better off with the YI

AndyBoBandy

Gen.Zhukov wrote: »

I was thinking of dipping toe into dash cam world. Saw this and thought it might be a starter https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/car-accessories/hd-in-car-camera-with-16gb-sd-card/invt/071395

My gut tells me it will be rubbish. Anyone recognise the make/know anything about it. Description isn't great.

It will be rubbish.

Get a YI, its cheap, but excellent (I recently bought 3 of them)

Gen.Zhukov

Thanks lads.

(Gut feeling confirmed)

cormie

tedpan wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4

This looks interesting!

This is in stock now with Amazon.

Any Xaomi Yi owners seen it or tried both? I wonder how it compares?

by8auj6csd3ioq

How do you hardwire a rear dash cam. Did someone say from the rear lights?

joujoujou

I hardwired mine. Ran a +12V wire from a fuse box in front of a car under plastic trim panels @ bottom egdes of the doors up to a place I needed it to be. 15 minutes job. Didn't even remove them panels, just lifted up slightly and stuffed wire underneath. Took ground from one of the screws in boot area.

MarkN

Another YI owner here and loads of my mates have bought on the back of me buying one.