What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[ice445]

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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[Bit_the_Bullitt]

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.

 

[gadgtfreek]

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.

 

[Dfeeds]

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.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

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.

 

[shogun32]

I haven't thought of a non invasive way to mount it.

why not just hijack the backup camera?

 

[kiksbutt]

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)

 

[gadgtfreek]

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.

 

[lacanteen]

How much did they charge for those wiper assembles if you don't mind me asking?

Ordered from Amazon. I paid $15.84 each and free shipping. Looks like the price went up, but here are the links.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OAKGMSA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N52FM5D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[DrZed]

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!

 

[m3incorp]

The Blink cameras work very well for those situations. On sale for $169.99 right now.

https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Outdoo...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

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.

 

[Bit_the_Bullitt]

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.

Until something does happen and then you wish you'd have them. Not to wish bad things or call for bad things, I'm just saying, from my perspective, I can have bad luck and no worse feeling about this than "I wish I put that in a day sooner."

The Blink cameras work very well for those situations. On sale for $169.99 right now.

https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Outdoor-Wireless-Security-Camera-3cam/dp/B086DKSHQ4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2DXUIBW3FT4QA&dchild=1&keywords=blink+outdoor+camera+system+3+pack&qid=1629209150&s=electronics&sprefix=blink+outdoor+camera,electronics,207&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWNklGU0pTUjZONEomZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMTY0ODUxOTFaQlZIWTVKVFJPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMjI5MDIxSDdZTU1IT0NPNTBGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Looked at those before, but looks like you need wifi which won't reach out to my barn, and I want to avoid subscription. Thanks tho!

 

[rhexis]

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.

imo a 4k dash cam is overkill. for less than a 100 bucks you can get the A119 version 3 that does 2K at 60fps which gives you super sharp super smooth video.

 

[Bit_the_Bullitt]

imo a 4k dash cam is overkill. for less than a 100 bucks you can get the A119 version 3 that does 2K at 60fps which gives you super sharp super smooth video.

There's a good quality picture comparison on the Amazon site from one of the reviewers (although I bought it from the US seller, not Amazon), worth a look for better resolution and they compared it side-by-side to the non-4K alternative. There seems to be the $20 coupon directly on Amazon which is nice.

 

[Biggsy]

My track knob from 5x Racing came in

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