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Old 10-13-15, 05:50 PM
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These links have already been posted but... looking at the BlackVue DR650GW-2CH

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/blackvu...%28Inactive%29

which is reviewed for "best dash cam of 2015" under this
http://dashboardcamerareviews.com/be...-cams-of-2015/

That being said... what are the "more expensive models," and are they worth the higher price tag? I see that the "group buy" is ending in 2 days so I might jump on this.
Old 10-13-15, 08:41 PM
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I have the Compustar Dash in my Lexus, In my other car i have the Blackvue DR650.

Like both of them but the Blackvue i like better. Wifi to the phone and it has an app. Live viewing as well as downloading to the phone any event that you need. Can upload directly to Youtube as well in 1080.
Old 10-15-15, 07:56 AM
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Do you guys think having a rear camera is essential, or having a front camera is good enough?
Old 10-15-15, 08:15 AM
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Front is good, rear is a hassle to install cause u gotta run a long wire to the front and risk messing up ur window tint if u use suction cup or double sided tape.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Front is good, rear is a hassle to install cause u gotta run a long wire to the front and risk messing up ur window tint if u use suction cup or double sided tape.

This^ I mean you could always pay someone to do it, but it's not 100% necessary. More like peace of mind kind of deal, but if you think about it.. if anyone rear ends you.. it's going to be their fault regardless. Also if you have a decent wide angled front cam.. then that should be enough evidence for most accidents or hit and runs and etc.
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Originally Posted by chenalex
Do you guys think having a rear camera is essential, or having a front camera is good enough?
Rear is not that important but I would have it, just in case if cop says that my speed was greater then in reality... Also, in case of rear end accident, police report might give 50/50 fault or other percentage under certain circumstances, it's not always 100% fault of driver behind
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Front is good, rear is a hassle to install cause u gotta run a long wire to the front and risk messing up ur window tint if u use suction cup or double sided tape.
Not necessary to pull a wire via rear window, behind rear seat bunch of holes you can use for that, then partially remove interior carpet panel to drop a wire... done
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Originally Posted by shurik74
Rear is not that important but I would have it, just in case if cop says that my speed was greater then in reality... Also, in case of rear end accident, police report might give 50/50 fault or other percentage under certain circumstances, it's not always 100% fault of driver behind

A front cam can capture the speed that you're going as well though. You're right it's not always 100%, but majority of the time the one that rear ended will receive the blame. Police won't bother coming out unless there's an injury.
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Originally Posted by Prinny
A front cam can capture the speed that you're going as well though. You're right it's not always 100%, but majority of the time the one that rear ended will receive the blame. Police won't bother coming out unless there's an injury.
Agree... front cam will capture the speed etc but in order to have 100% proof, I want to see cop's car + license plate if possible on picture as well Since whatever cop says, it's true by law
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Originally Posted by jonathanz
i'll be picking up my 15 gs350 f sport this week, i'll mount the same location you mentioned, i'll hard wire to the POWER REAR MIRROR.
Were you able to install? I have the same car. Do you think you can share some info.
What cam. installation kits. wires you used?

Thank you
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