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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Anyone use a Dash Cam?

Anyone currently using a dash cam in their MINI? I was looking into it and noticed most of them are big and bulky which is kind of a turnoff inside the MINI. The most expensive ones don't exactly guarantee excellent video. I saw that DVR207GS, a $69 cheap camera, was getting a lot of play. Seems like a cheap solution with okay results.

Anyone?


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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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How long can a gopro record for? I would just get a gopro and loop the recording if there's an option. I wish American insurance companies would give dscounts to dash cam owners like in Russia(so many great youtube moments) I would purchase one myself.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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The GoPro Hero 3 can loop video.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Maybe I'm just being too cheap. The Hero3 is awesome just they go from $200-$400.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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I've only just found this thread. I use a dash cam I bought from eBay UK. This is the item number:121093876067

It's compact and fits nicely behind the rear view mirror. It's 720p for the front camera and slightly less for the stick on rear camera.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 06:09 AM
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How would you route the wire?

I would be more worried of having my window broken trying to steal the camera...
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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I use my phone. Use it with the app Torque Track Recorder. I record to a 32 GB SD card and overlay boost, timing, rpm, throttle pos. and afr. That way I can review the video and data later. Can also overlay a map. Moto RAZR HD.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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I'm using a BlackVue DR500GW-HD. Loops video, comes with a 16gb micro SIM, has GPS/speed and date-time stamps.

Looks like this (not mine)
 
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