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Huh? How would it last without charging?
Imagine your cell phone recording video the whole battery life. You'd get like 3 hours.
Plus batteries make it heat sensitive.

It really wasn't that hard.
I got outdoor wireless home security cams that record when needed and last a year on one charge. I wouldn't mind charging it and you probably don't need to record everything on the road. If it senses sudden breaking or excessive speed of others, some parameters to flag it to record the event.
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I installed mine and no backup camera or sound. I fooled with it for a couple of days and shoved it back in the box, been there ever since lol

I have a whole pile of parts I do this with. I look at them from time to time.

opened up the door of the “vomit comet” today, still didn’t smell right. Time to take it to a

I added some Russian on facebooks software update to mine. Gave it a new look and fixed many of the quirks. The live wallpapers he added is cool. And he fixed the AC controls to be easier to use.
My existing rear view cam works great with it, The Russian software upgrade adds lots of added lines and such for reversing. His upgrade made the unit worth the 7-$800. I got mine from a member here for $550. You should throw yours up for sale let someone give you back some of the investment and maybe they enjoy it. I love mine most the time after the Russian guys upgrade.
 

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I have used Viofo A129 Pro Duo. You want the Pro ...
What @Bit_the_Bullitt said - every single word.

We have A129 duo in both our cars and they rule. Perfect amount of features and very reliable.

We run 256gb cards and keep a spare in the glove box.
 

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I got outdoor wireless home security cams that record when needed and last a year on one charge. I wouldn't mind charging it and you probably don't need to record everything on the road. If it senses sudden breaking or excessive speed of others, some parameters to flag it to record the event.
Do you have a link to those? I need some at our pasture/barn by our house that I don't have power ran for yet, so for now a rechargeable one could work.

However, I could not disagree more on your statement of "you probably don't need to record everything on the road." That basically defeats the purpose of the camera, because sudden braking or G-sensor activation might be too late, that could be after the event you needed captured had already happened.
In that case why even bother with the camera? It's almost like hoping that you can have a passenger that will hit "record" on their phone at the right time.

Sorry, obviously I feel pretty strong about this, but I am a strong advocate for dash cams and the install really isn't hard. Even if you just go with a single camera, not dual.
 
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The rear cam is every bit as important as front. It records when someone rear ends you, and it captures front license plates, e.g. in parking lots.
I've always run front cam only but I'll probably upgrade to a dual setup eventually. My only issue is that I have dark tint on my rear glass and with the sharp angle it makes it really hard for a camera to capture anything useful at night. On top of that, you can't use sticky mounts on top of window tint and I haven't thought of a non invasive way to mount it.
 

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I've always run front cam only but I'll probably upgrade to a dual setup eventually. My only issue is that I have dark tint on my rear glass and with the sharp angle it makes it really hard for a camera to capture anything useful at night. On top of that, you can't use sticky mounts on top of window tint and I haven't thought of a non invasive way to mount it.
There's some units with suction cup, or you could cut portion of the tint so the camera holder attaches directly to the window.

I can tell you honestly that at night, the footage from the back isn't good, you get one set of headlights and you're done. However, it's better than nothing and I'd rather have it than wish I did. :)
 

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I'll stick with no-touch on the paint. Factory pop raises trunk enough to lift from underneath. Factory struts let you close with palm against inside.
You do realize the part under the camera ain't painted right? I never touch paint if I can avoid it. One finger at the bottom of the center rear trim piece and it shuts fine, kinda like a door.
 

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Do you have a link to those? I need some at our pasture/barn by our house that I don't have power ran for yet, so for now a rechargeable one could work.

However, I could not disagree more on your statement of "you probably don't need to record everything on the road." That basically defeats the purpose of the camera, because sudden braking or G-sensor activation might be too late, that could be after the event you needed captured had already happened.
In that case why even bother with the camera? It's almost like hoping that you can have a passenger that will hit "record" on their phone at the right time.

Sorry, obviously I feel pretty strong about this, but I am a strong advocate for dash cams and the install really isn't hard. Even if you just go with a single camera, not dual.
I've been in the market for a dash cam. My rather silly reason for not is because I've had no real issues and I'm scared the moment I get one something bad will happen.
 

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You do realize the part under the camera ain't painted right? I never touch paint if I can avoid it. One finger at the bottom of the center rear trim piece and it shuts fine, kinda like a door.
I have no issue if someone likes visible fingerprints.
 

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Do you have a link to those? I need some at our pasture/barn by our house that I don't have power ran for yet, so for now a rechargeable one could work.

However, I could not disagree more on your statement of "you probably don't need to record everything on the road." That basically defeats the purpose of the camera, because sudden braking or G-sensor activation might be too late, that could be after the event you needed captured had already happened.
In that case why even bother with the camera? It's almost like hoping that you can have a passenger that will hit "record" on their phone at the right time.

Sorry, obviously I feel pretty strong about this, but I am a strong advocate for dash cams and the install really isn't hard. Even if you just go with a single camera, not dual.
This is the one I have but you can research some other models. I get what you're saying, but the technology has evolved that it can track things really well, even when not having constant recording. Obviously it won't beat continuous recording but it can still give you some information rather than none. And like someone else said, I have tint too and routing wires can be a pain (done it for euro lights and taking things off and putting back on without creating new rattles can be a challenge)
 

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I have no issue if someone likes visible fingerprints.
Um, it's not hard to shut without a fingerprint, but you've made up your mind using wild reasons, so I'm not gonna go on about it.
 

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Real Hockey pucs work too and cheaper on Amazon

I should say that I have 'jack rails' , so the pucs you show do work well for Mustangs without rails added.
What a great idea!
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