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

Damien360

magicbastarder wrote: »

noob question - has anyone any experience of fitting a dashcam in a hyundai i30? was thinking of getting one for my father, but was curious about how much faff there is in ensuring cables aren't trailing everywhere.
he's got a 2018 fastback model.
cheers

I fitted a Nextbase 412GW to a Hyundai Kona so I'm guessing it will be similar. Check fuse type before starting. The fuse tap is not the correct size supplied but nextbase sent me the correct micro fuse prong (not blade) adapter free of charge.

Cable ran left, down passenger side door seal, removed glove box easily, across the centre binacle (hardest part so used a flexible tube to attach wire and pull across) to fit on fuse box under right of steering column. Finding an Earth, any piece of metal, was tough as there is so much plastic but the earth wire is long so it is just a matter of hunting a bit and I found an Earth behind central binacle. Use a tie wrap to secure the power adapter to anywhere on frame. Good location behind glove box. Tapped off rear window wiper which is a switched live.

About 30mins of faffing around. Could do it in under 10 now once I know layout.

magicbastarder

thank you!

jackm25

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/lexus/is300h/used-2014-141-lexus-is300h-is300-h-s-dublin-fpa-201901214133488

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-is-300h/20266882

Voodoomelon

My mothers 1 owner Ford Fiesta is up for sale, i've been tasked with its dispatch.

144,000km, 1.25l petrol, manual, serviced annually, hasn't given a moments trouble in 11 years.
Long NCT and taxed until March.
She finally changed to something bigger, see the advert below. Thanks.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-ford-fiesta-1-owner-from-new-low-miles/20879054

CharlieCroker

Selling my wife's 2016 Seat Ibiza 1.0 Sport bought as a pre-reg from Finbarr Galvin in Bandon.

Pirinous Grey
43000km
FSH from Seat
5dr

Lovely spec -
16" alloys
Auto lights/wipers/rear view mirror
Electric folding mirrors
Front fogs
Electric Windows
Remote locking
2 keys
Bluetooth with audio streaming
Multifunction Leather steering
Tinted rear windows.

Car is on consignment in a friend's garage, Blue Diamond Cars in Carrigaline if anyone wants to take a look

€10950ono

donkey balls

Was just having a look on Halfords website about getting the Nextbase fitted, And noticed that they also do a rear facing camera that can be connected up would this work with the back window tinted ?
Also I saw that they do one that is mounted onto the rear view mirror would that be a better option than the 512GW, Was thinking it be more discreet than having suction cups on the windscreen.

joujoujou

I have rear facing cam and back window tinted. No problems. :cool:

Ankhyu

Hey guys, looking for a bit of advice. My car has been vandalised twice in 2 weeks. First time they ripped the glass of my left wing mirror off and took it away (no sign of it anywhere). Got the glass replaced, and then yesterday morning I came out to find the whole left wing mirror ripped off, the wires have possibly even been manually cut. Again no sign of it, was taken away.

I live on a busy road, have no driveway, and I have resident’s parking permit as I’m not far outside the city. I can’t always guarantee that I can park outside my house, it’s first come first served.

I was thinking about getting a dashcam that records while the car is off/during the night. But I literally know nothing about dash cams, I found one on Amazon that serves this purpose but it’s very expensive, do you know of any affordable versions?
Also would this be a deterrant or would it just encourage a break in?

I’ve the replacement wing mirror ordered and if the same scumbag targets my car again after it’s fixed I’m gonna go spare :mad:

punisher5112

Ankhyu wrote: »

Hey guys, looking for a bit of advice. My car has been vandalised twice in 2 weeks. First time they ripped the glass of my left wing mirror off and took it away (no sign of it anywhere). Got the glass replaced, and then yesterday morning I came out to find the whole left wing mirror ripped off, the wires have possibly even been manually cut. Again no sign of it, was taken away.

I live on a busy road, have no driveway, and I have resident’s parking permit as I’m not far outside the city. I can’t always guarantee that I can park outside my house, it’s first come first served.

I was thinking about getting a dashcam that records while the car is off/during the night. But I literally know nothing about dash cams, I found one on Amazon that serves this purpose but it’s very expensive, do you know of any affordable versions?
Also would this be a deterrant or would it just encourage a break in?

I’ve the replacement wing mirror ordered and if the same scumbag targets my car again after it’s fixed I’m gonna go spare :mad:

Get one that has a parking mode, I had the ddpai M6 and it would stay live if you wanted and to save space it would automatically speed itself up to save memory while no motion.

What you could do is fit a power bank, have this wired up to charge when the car is running and then no worries if battery getting dead.

blade1

punisher5112 wrote: »

What you could do is fit a power bank, have this wired up to charge when the car is running and then no worries if battery getting dead.

Do you know of a power bank that will can charge while powering the dash cam punisher?
I'm on the lookout for one!

Mantis Toboggan

Got fitted with the nextbase 312 in halfords today for €115. Very happy with it, the WiFi is great to be able to upload videos to my phone. Picture quality is good.

wheelo01

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=471511&d=1548716115

2000 Toyota Corolla
One owner from new - me.
58,000 miles
NCT until May, taxed until end January
Central locking, Alarm and Immobiliser fitted
1.4 l engine
Driving perfectly, no problem with electrics or anything else
Never crashed
5 good tyres on it, I think I replaced them before last year's NCT

https://www.adverts.ie/car/toyota/corolla/2000-toyota-corolla/17182987?touch_off

Ankhyu

Ankhyu wrote: »

Hey guys, looking for a bit of advice. My car has been vandalised twice in 2 weeks. First time they ripped the glass of my left wing mirror off and took it away (no sign of it anywhere). Got the glass replaced, and then yesterday morning I came out to find the whole left wing mirror ripped off, the wires have possibly even been manually cut. Again no sign of it, was taken away.

I live on a busy road, have no driveway, and I have resident’s parking permit as I’m not far outside the city. I can’t always guarantee that I can park outside my house, it’s first come first served.

I was thinking about getting a dashcam that records while the car is off/during the night. But I literally know nothing about dash cams, I found one on Amazon that serves this purpose but it’s very expensive, do you know of any affordable versions?
Also would this be a deterrant or would it just encourage a break in?

I’ve the replacement wing mirror ordered and if the same scumbag targets my car again after it’s fixed I’m gonna go spare :mad:

Just an update here, my car was targeted again on Sunday night, 4 slashed tyres!! :mad:

I was talking to staff in Halfords today and they said that a dash cam wouldn't really work, that it'd only record for a few seconds if it detected motion? Also someone else said that the car would have to be hit for it to turn on, that someone walking around the car wouldn't do it?

Anyone have any thoughts? I was put off getting one if it wouldn't work for the purpose I need it for, but I feel like I need to do something! I won't get a wink of sleep worrying about the car otherwise

inforfun

Did you piss off someone or what?

Or isnt your car the only one being ****ed with?

If it is option 1, i wouldnt invest in a dash cam but in an sniper rifle and some camo.

OldMrBrennan83

If possible, a cloud based surveillance camera pointed at the car would be better than a dash cam.

JamesBond2010

You not been mistaken for a drug dealer or something like that are you.?? you must have done something to piss someone off. why would they do that much damage to your cars other wise & other cars not touched?? slashings tyres & damaging mirrors. want to be a high end camera to capture their faces otherwise it will be not good if you cant identify them.

Ankhyu

inforfun wrote: »

Did you piss off someone or what?

Or isnt your car the only one being ****ed with?

If it is option 1, i wouldnt invest in a dash cam but in an sniper rifle and some camo.

JamesBond2010 wrote: »

You not been mistaken for a drug dealer or something like that are you.?? you must have done something to piss someone off. why would they do that much damage to your cars other wise & other cars not touched?? slashings tyres & damaging mirrors. want to be a high end camera to capture their faces otherwise it will be not good if you cant identify them.

I had my suspicions that someone was targeting my car due to the Together for Yes bumper sticker I had on the back. I should have taken it down sooner, but on Sunday there were at least two other cars tyres slashed, and they had Repeal stickers too, so it has to be some mental pro lifer I reckon. Working on getting cctv footage from a neighbour and a bookies that's between me and one of the cars about a 5 minute walk away

Amouar

You can also use a high capacity powerbank to continuously power your dashcam when your car is parked.

OldMrBrennan83

Amouar wrote: »

You can also use a high capacity powerbank to continuously power your dashcam when your car is parked.

The risk there is that they just see the camera and take it, SD card and all.

Ankhyu

OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »

The risk there is that they just see the camera and take it, SD card and all.

That's my other worry. I've no idea what to do. Obviously cctv outside the house would be the most ideal, but that space is often taken

JamesBond2010

Ankhyu wrote: »

That's my other worry. I've no idea what to do. Obviously cctv outside the house would be the most ideal, but that space is often taken

it is cause of the sticker i heard of other cars as well being damaged as well cause of this

cormie

Maybe something like this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075RHX3WP/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=AR3ZLPJGUO0WE&psc=1

Lord Nikon

I found it best not to display political/certain views, as some may take offence or just not understand. Looks like this may have been the reason for the attack on your car.

JamesBond2010

Lord Nikon wrote: »

I found it best not to display political/certain views, as some may take offence or just not understand. Looks like this may have been the reason for the attack on your car.

ya cause there is total nut jobs out who will take offence.

v240gltse

hi

up for sale is my 2003 alfa 147. Only selling as I got a job that requires travelling and have bought a larger car.



thanks for looking

Esel

<no chat allowed>

Phileas Frog

2013 BMW 118d Sport auto

116,000kms
Full BMW Service History, covered by BMW AUC Warranty until March
Tax - 3/19, NCT - 1/21, Service in: 15000km or 6/20 whichever sooner

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-1-series-118d-sport-automatic/20888851

Ankhyu

Ankhyu wrote: »

Just an update here, my car was targeted again on Sunday night, 4 slashed tyres!! :mad:

I was talking to staff in Halfords today and they said that a dash cam wouldn't really work, that it'd only record for a few seconds if it detected motion? Also someone else said that the car would have to be hit for it to turn on, that someone walking around the car wouldn't do it?

Anyone have any thoughts? I was put off getting one if it wouldn't work for the purpose I need it for, but I feel like I need to do something! I won't get a wink of sleep worrying about the car otherwise

4 tyres slashed again last night. I'm actually at a fúcking loss now. No point replacing them again until this fúcker is caught. I've the Gards calling later this evening for my statement and to check my neighbours cctv.

Edit: There was no bumper sticker this time so he's obviously made a note of my car and the other girls car up the road because her tyres were done again last night too

Spook_ie

Ankhyu wrote: »

4 tyres slashed again last night. I'm actually at a fúcking loss now. No point replacing them again until this fúcker is caught. I've the Gards calling later this evening for my statement and to check my neighbours cctv.

Edit: There was no bumper sticker this time so he's obviously made a note of my car and the other girls car up the road because her tyres were done again last night too

Dashcam probably wouldn't cut it anyway as it wouldn't show a view of someone slashing the tyres, best bet would be team up with anyone else in locale that's had same problem and each install an IP over wifi camera, and share the password, if you can then park within sight of any camera you might get a shot at catching them.

v240gltse

<no chat allowed>

ttsnar

Husbands car for sale, he is getting a company car. It was his dad's car prior hence the low mileage. Great car.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-2-0tdi-177-se-4dr-saloon/20925727

punisher5112

Get one of those really annoying alarms all the Boyz had on their civic, preludes and scubby...


As I said before power bank and get a front and rear camera.

That's nuts though that they have taken out 8 tyres.

Are you sure it isn't a neighbour who doesn't like you parking outside their house or they think the spot are theirs???

Best off without any stickers or views displayed as said.

RiseToMe

<no chat allowed>

JamesBond2010

Ankhyu wrote: »

4 tyres slashed again last night. I'm actually at a fúcking loss now. No point replacing them again until this fúcker is caught. I've the Gards calling later this evening for my statement and to check my neighbours cctv.

Edit: There was no bumper sticker this time so he's obviously made a note of my car and the other girls car up the road because her tyres were done again last night too

Excuse my language but I would wait with a baseball bat & beat the **** out of the *****.The amount of money they 'are after costing u is unreal.replacing 4 tyres is not cheap ( even the crap Brands)

Alfie1

Viofo A129 Duo available on Amazon lightning deal again for a few more hours as highlighted on Bargain Alerts thread

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057943381

stedeb

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/opel-vectra/20897126
This is mine just dropped the price.

BlazingSaddler

Hi all. Looking to replace a Next Base 212 (had one in my own and the wife’s car) and they both failed after a couple of years. Budget max €150 for one. They seem to have come on a bit since I bought the last one, I would ideally like a rear as well but am worried about fitting. I was thinking about getting it hard wired but that will blow the budget as I believe you need a fitting kit approx €25??(halfords). Is there specialist fitting needed if I get a rear cam as well or can I just plug into the 12v socket in the boot? Also what is the benefit of WiFi on a dash cam and is it worth paying the extra for?
Many thanks!

blade1

BlazingSaddler wrote: »

Hi all. Looking to replace a Next Base 212 (had one in my own and the wife’s car) and they both failed after a couple of years. Budget max €150 for one. They seem to have come on a bit since I bought the last one, I would ideally like a rear as well but am worried about fitting. I was thinking about getting it hard wired but that will blow the budget as I believe you need a fitting kit approx €25??(halfords). Is there specialist fitting needed if I get a rear cam as well or can I just plug into the 12v socket in the boot? Also what is the benefit of WiFi on a dash cam and is it worth paying the extra for?
Many thanks!

See post above you.

Ankhyu

punisher5112 wrote: »

Get one of those really annoying alarms all the Boyz had on their civic, preludes and scubby...


As I said before power bank and get a front and rear camera.

That's nuts though that they have taken out 8 tyres.

Are you sure it isn't a neighbour who doesn't like you parking outside their house or they think the spot are theirs???

Best off without any stickers or views displayed as said.

100%. Heard about another car not far from me that had it's 4 tyres slashed on Thursday night, they also had a bumper sticker. And don't worry mine is long gone, but f*cker still knows my car.

I'm off today so I've managed to find some cheap second hand tyres for now, gonna get breakdown assist to bring me and the car down (again) to get them put on, and go to Halfords for a dash cam. I need to get something installed ASAP. I can't wait for an online order.

The Next base Duo HD looks good, what do ye think? Front and rear cameras with parking mode

Ankhyu

Apparently the Duo rear camera is more for the inside of the car so I'm getting the Nextbase 512gw, as it will take a rear camera too, but I'm not gonna get it properly wired up just now. Gonna try leave it hidden on the back seat somewhere or the door, try and angle it out the side window towards the footpath and angled up to try and get a facial recognition with the motion detection turned on.

blade1

Ankhyu wrote: »

Apparently the Duo rear camera is more for the inside of the car so I'm getting the Nextbase 512gw, as it will take a rear camera too, but I'm not gonna get it properly wired up just now. Gonna try leave it hidden on the back seat somewhere or the door, try and angle it out the side window towards the footpath and angled up to try and get a facial recognition with the motion detection turned on.

Is your car parked outside your house.
Maybe a cam inside house window might be better.

punisher5112

blade1 wrote: »

Is your car parked outside your house.
Maybe a cam inside house window might be better.

Street parking they have mentioned this.

OldMrBrennan83

Ankhyu wrote: »

Apparently the Duo rear camera is more for the inside of the car so I'm getting the Nextbase 512gw, as it will take a rear camera too, but I'm not gonna get it properly wired up just now. Gonna try leave it hidden on the back seat somewhere or the door, try and angle it out the side window towards the footpath and angled up to try and get a facial recognition with the motion detection turned on.

Get the Viofo mentioned above. I had the 512GW and rear camera and got rid of it to get the A129. The nextbase wasn't great at all.

Ankhyu

OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »

Get the Viofo mentioned above. I had the 512GW and rear camera and got rid of it to get the A129. The nextbase wasn't great at all.

I'll need to make do with this for now, I needed something ASAP to catch him in the act. I can't keep replacing tyres. As long as it detects the jolt when the tyres get slashed and records, I hope I can get a clear enough picture of his face. Luckily the lighting is decent at night due to streetlamps

Ankhyu

Ankhyu wrote: »

I'll need to make do with this for now, I needed something ASAP to catch him in the act. I can't keep replacing tyres. As long as it detects the jolt when the tyres get slashed and records, I hope I can get a clear enough picture of his face. Luckily the lighting is decent at night due to streetlamps

I would be very wary of making any plans you have public, the perpetrator could be watching this thread!

OldMrBrennan83

Ankhyu wrote: »

I'll need to make do with this for now, I needed something ASAP to catch him in the act. I can't keep replacing tyres. As long as it detects the jolt when the tyres get slashed and records, I hope I can get a clear enough picture of his face. Luckily the lighting is decent at night due to streetlamps

Have you got it yet? They're massive and very easily spotted so try and hide it some way looking out if you can. Even on the rear parcel shelf or something like that, otherwise they'll just do the window and take the camera when they're that big a scumbag.

gally74

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-bettle-1-2-petrol-design-blue-motion/20601663

this car is perfect

Ankhyu

OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »

Have you got it yet? They're massive and very easily spotted so try and hide it some way looking out if you can. Even on the rear parcel shelf or something like that, otherwise they'll just do the window and take the camera when they're that big a scumbag.

I told my boyfriend where it was and even he had trouble seeing it, should be okay I hope.

Car was okay this morning but the cam didn't record clips throughout the night. There's a few in the first few hours and then nothing. There definitely would have been people walking past on a Saturday night. The power bank I was using may have turned off if the camera was fully charged? I'm trying to figure it out, might just have to plug it into the cigarette lighter.

Anyone have any thoughts?

dowling06

My Peugeot 2007 1.6HDI for sale.
Lovely car with new NCT and will do a new service on it before selling.
https://www.adverts.ie/car/peugeot/307/2007-peugeot-307-1-6hdi-new-nct-service/17228667

donkey balls

Right so eventually got the Nextbase rear view mirror dash cam, I am looking to hardwire it the problem is there is 2 fuse boards on both sides of the car Audi A6 2016
I was messing about with the fuse board on the driver side and got it to work the thing is the power stays on after the ignition is turned off, Any idea on what I am doing wrong ?:o