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12-26-12, 07:42 AM
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Dash Cam
anyone here drive with a dash cam?
i was looking into getting one for fun and insurance purposes. the problem is that there is no easily accessible power outlet closer to the dash.
was looking at a gopro. just wanted to see what everyone's opinion was.
i was looking into getting one for fun and insurance purposes. the problem is that there is no easily accessible power outlet closer to the dash.
was looking at a gopro. just wanted to see what everyone's opinion was.
12-26-12, 10:21 AM
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Try this bro. I'm using it now. Dunno if u can get it in the states but can get it from ebay.
As for power u can tap it from the fuse box instead of power outlet. Blackvue has working power of 12V-24V so no problem tapping directly from fusebox...
http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub1.asp?idx=7
As for power u can tap it from the fuse box instead of power outlet. Blackvue has working power of 12V-24V so no problem tapping directly from fusebox...
http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub1.asp?idx=7
12-26-12, 01:10 PM
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Try this bro. I'm using it now. Dunno if u can get it in the states but can get it from ebay.
As for power u can tap it from the fuse box instead of power outlet. Blackvue has working power of 12V-24V so no problem tapping directly from fusebox...
http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub1.asp?idx=7
As for power u can tap it from the fuse box instead of power outlet. Blackvue has working power of 12V-24V so no problem tapping directly from fusebox...
http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub1.asp?idx=7
12-26-12, 01:27 PM
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http://dashcamtalk.com/itronics-itb-100hd/
not having any experience with this, it does make me nervous that i have to hardwire the thing to my fuse.
someone tell me that it is an easy thing to do
12-26-12, 01:58 PM
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I have a GoPro and have used it in my Corvette for a Toy Run, and other things. It's great. Charge it off the computer and your ready to go. You will have to by a windshield mount for it though.
12-26-12, 04:35 PM
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i was also looking at this one
http://dashcamtalk.com/itronics-itb-100hd/
not having any experience with this, it does make me nervous that i have to hardwire the thing to my fuse.
someone tell me that it is an easy thing to do
http://dashcamtalk.com/itronics-itb-100hd/
not having any experience with this, it does make me nervous that i have to hardwire the thing to my fuse.
someone tell me that it is an easy thing to do
Overall, a nice unit that fits perfectly between the mirror and the windshield. You'd almost forget you had it until it's needed.
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12-26-12, 10:22 PM
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Just did a little research and the itronics appears to be much more reliable... It would be nice if there was an easy way to change it to MPH instead of KMH. There is a 3rd party firmware out there to change this, but then the warranty's toast.
Overall, a nice unit that fits perfectly between the mirror and the windshield. You'd almost forget you had it until it's needed.
Overall, a nice unit that fits perfectly between the mirror and the windshield. You'd almost forget you had it until it's needed.
12-27-12, 07:39 AM
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Just did a little research and the itronics appears to be much more reliable... It would be nice if there was an easy way to change it to MPH instead of KMH. There is a 3rd party firmware out there to change this, but then the warranty's toast.
Overall, a nice unit that fits perfectly between the mirror and the windshield. You'd almost forget you had it until it's needed.
Overall, a nice unit that fits perfectly between the mirror and the windshield. You'd almost forget you had it until it's needed.
Blackvue has better Software to view on ur computer. It records clips in mp4 format compared to itb-100hd in avi format. Night recording for the Blackvue is also much clearer than itb-100HD. For Android phone users, Blackvue has an apps which u can download in Play Store to view the recorded on ur phone. Just connect a card reader to the Android phone ( i'm using Galaxy Note 2) & insert the micro SD card to it, then u can watch wat u recorded on the fly! Or u can insert the micro sd card to the phone memory card slot which is more troublesome....
Another cool feature of the Blackvue DR400G-HD 2 is there is voice prompt. When u start the car juz before it starts recording there will be a lady voice prompt " Blackvue For Your Safe Driving... Starting Normal Recording", & when turning off the car same voice prompt " Blackvue Is Shutting Down". As in other recording mode like Parking mode, it will also have voice prompt to tell u that it's going into Parking Mode recording" Parking mode will automatically activate if car is left idling for abt 15 minutes i think...
I'm been comparing the Blackvue DR400G-HD 2 & the Itronics ITB-100HD & i ended up buying the Blackvue. I dun need Parking Mode recording so overheat is not an issue to me if i only use the Blackvue for recording while driving.
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12-27-12, 07:46 AM
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i was also looking at this one
http://dashcamtalk.com/itronics-itb-100hd/
not having any experience with this, it does make me nervous that i have to hardwire the thing to my fuse.
someone tell me that it is an easy thing to do
http://dashcamtalk.com/itronics-itb-100hd/
not having any experience with this, it does make me nervous that i have to hardwire the thing to my fuse.
someone tell me that it is an easy thing to do
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