Dash cam

[Niz55]

Hey all,

I just wanted to share my thoughts with the new dash cam i got for my toyota corolla. Paid $50 for it and $15 SD card from Amazon.

On my Shelby I have the blackvue 750s and the new $50 dollar camera has better quality videos than my $450 baclvue. It is also faster loading back the videos and the night time recording is even better.

If anyone is looking for a front dash cam, give this a try.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWFRG4G/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_FGUOBbRH62WXC

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[99Zeus99]

Hey all,

I just wanted to share my thoughts with the new dash cam i got for my toyota corolla. Paid $50 for it and $15 SD card from Amazon.

On my Shelby I have the blackvue 750s and the new $50 dollar camera has better quality videos than my $450 baclvue. It is also faster loading back the videos and the night time recording is even better.

If anyone is looking for a front dash cam, give this a try.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWFRG4G/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_FGUOBbRH62WXC

Thanks for posting. I'll add it to the list. Been evaluating options but haven't bought yet.

 

[S550VIN54]

Hey all,

I just wanted to share my thoughts with the new dash cam i got for my toyota corolla. Paid $50 for it and $15 SD card from Amazon.

On my Shelby I have the blackvue 750s and the new $50 dollar camera has better quality videos than my $450 baclvue. It is also faster loading back the videos and the night time recording is even better.

If anyone is looking for a front dash cam, give this a try.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWFRG4G/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_FGUOBbRH62WXC

Interesting. I am currently looking to buy something and was looking at the Gopro but did not want to spend the money. It would be nice to know how well the mic works. In other words if you use it with the gt350 can it detect the exhaust where you can hear it on playback.

 

[Niz55]

I did not install this in my gt350. Blackvue is ok cam but for the money not worth it at all. Plus the blackvue app plain sucks ass.

I just noticed they have the 1440p verion.

DDPai Mini2 Wi-Fi Dash Cam 1440P 2K Car Camera, Built-in Supercapacitor, G-Sensor, Snapshot Button, Night Vision, WDR, 140° Wide Angle, Loop Recording, Parking Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YB6VBW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_64VOBbQ2HBRK0

 

[malfere2]

I did not install this in my gt350. Blackvue is ok cam but for the money not worth it at all. Plus the blackvue app plain sucks ass.

I just noticed they have the 1440p verion.

DDPai Mini2 Wi-Fi Dash Cam 1440P 2K Car Camera, Built-in Supercapacitor, G-Sensor, Snapshot Button, Night Vision, WDR, 140° Wide Angle, Loop Recording, Parking Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YB6VBW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_64VOBbQ2HBRK0

Thanks for sharing been looking around for a while as well but never pulled the trigger.

 

[Demonic]

What color did you paint it?

Kidding aside, I have the Thinkware F800 Pro hardwired into my car. I love it except for the fact that I haven't successfully located a fuse that will properly enable parking mode. I'm thinking of moving the F800 Pro to my daily, and getting the new Blackvue DR900 since that seems to have a parking mode that's enabled just by no longer moving on the GPS.

 

[Niz55]

My 750s has the parking mode also. The software on the blackvue is glitchy and slow.

 

[limited02]

What color did you paint it?

Kidding aside, I have the Thinkware F800 Pro hardwired into my car. I love it except for the fact that I haven't successfully located a fuse that will properly enable parking mode. I'm thinking of moving the F800 Pro to my daily, and getting the new Blackvue DR900 since that seems to have a parking mode that's enabled just by no longer moving on the GPS.

Try the horn fuse for a constant power source for parking mode (that's what I used on my Lincoln I believe).

OP - Could you post a video of the camera in action? I have the Garmin Dashcam 55 in my car, but this camera would make for a perfect rear facing cam.

 

[catchthecarp]

What color did you paint it?

Kidding aside, I have the Thinkware F800 Pro hardwired into my car. I love it except for the fact that I haven't successfully located a fuse that will properly enable parking mode. I'm thinking of moving the F800 Pro to my daily, and getting the new Blackvue DR900 since that seems to have a parking mode that's enabled just by no longer moving on the GPS.

I have the F800 Pro in my GT, I used fuses 2 and 23 to hard wire the camera for parking mode. Pretty sure the fuse layout are similar but not positive. If you plan on using parking mode for an extended period of time you will need a battery to run the camera. My car's batt would run parking mode for only 3-4 hours before the camera's battery protection kicked in. I got a Cellink Neo which will run both cameras for 24+ hours and has a fast recharge time. The polarizing lens works well if you get a lot dash reflection, Amazon sells them. Other than breaking my wallet that the F800 has worked great, love the parking mode.

 

[S550VIN54]

So from what I have read on this forum so far not that many here care too much for the GoPro.Is it due to the cost? I have talked to a few people who really like them as a standalone video recorder and maybe that is the reason. Please leave your comments?

 

[honeybadger]

So from what I have read on this forum so far not that many here care too much for the GoPro.Is it due to the cost? I have talked to a few people who really like them as a standalone video recorder and maybe that is the reason. Please leave your comments?

Problem with a GoPro isn't designed to run as a dash cam. It doesn't automatically turn on/off, have parking recording, crash detection, etc. Also, depending on where you live, sitting in direct sunlight with a lithium ion battery might be bad news.

 

[nordique14]

I like the Vantrue T2. You can power it via ODBII port. That allows you to use the parking mode when the car is off as the ODBII port is always powered. So no need to deal with hard wires or fuses. For an extra $20 you can get the mount that has built in GPS that will enable you to also record your speed and location. Works as advertised so far but have not had it that long yet.

 

[2015Etrac]

I bought the Black Box Mobius Pro from Amazon which is also an excellent camera for $79.99. Great picture and sound, motion detection, etc.

 

[S550VIN54]

I should have stated the main reason for what I am using it for and that would be to capture performance driving events. Thanks!

 

[Demonic]

Try the horn fuse for a constant power source for parking mode (that's what I used on my Lincoln I believe).

I have the F800 Pro in my GT, I used fuses 2 and 23 to hard wire the camera for parking mode. Pretty sure the fuse layout are similar but not positive. If you plan on using parking mode for an extended period of time you will need a battery to run the camera. My car's batt would run parking mode for only 3-4 hours before the camera's battery protection kicked in. I got a Cellink Neo which will run both cameras for 24+ hours and has a fast recharge time. The polarizing lens works well if you get a lot dash reflection, Amazon sells them. Other than breaking my wallet that the F800 has worked great, love the parking mode.

Great info, thanks guys! Yeah I was planning on having to get an external battery anyway since I'm running a lithium car battery and didn't want to worry about taxing it with a dash cam.

I should have stated the main reason for what I am using it for and that would be to capture performance driving events. Thanks!

For track use the GoPro's are great. I've used the suction cup mount inside the window for the Track Attack, though some tracks won't allow just a suction cup mount, at which point mounting can get a bit tricky if you don't have a roll-bar to mount to.

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