Dash cam installed

"CB" (jrcb) 11/24/2019 at 13:58 • Filed to: Simple installs for a simple man

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All I need is a microSD card and I’m good to go!

I managed to hide the cables in the headliner and the door trim, so the only spots where it’s visible are here and where it pops out to run under the passenger seat.

Doesn't obstruct my view much, either. I'm happy to finally have one. And yes, it's snowing. Again.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > CB 11/24/2019 at 14:16

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Yay! Just like insurance, hopefully you never really need it.

If there’s some cool DOTS or dumb drivers material now you’re obliged to post it here!

CB > gin-san - shitpost specialist 11/24/2019 at 14:22

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Haha yeah, good DOTS out here. Sure (not happening ever).

And that’s the mantra of work: better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Montalvo > gin-san - shitpost specialist 11/24/2019 at 14:27

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Yeah, you never know when a wheel might rip off some POS Altima whose driver is unlicensed and without insurance. I still feel bad but am thankful that it rebounded back into an off duty cop. Made my day ALOT easier.

Y ou want some dumb drivers? T ake a look at this zipper merge.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 11/24/2019 at 14:59

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I feel much more at ease with mine. I'd love a review/sample footage! After the wife's accident yesterday, it would be good for her to have one too

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Montalvo 11/24/2019 at 15:01

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On second thought, I’m not sure that re-living the road rage induced by stupidity is a good idea.

Good for insurance purposes, but probably bad for your own blood pressure and such. That merge was absurd. As for the loose wheel, at least it didn’t bounce up or anything and hit the bumper.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > CB 11/24/2019 at 15:02

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I think you’re in Winnipeg, right? I don’t know much about the place, but it’s too bad there’s no good DOTS material.

phenotyp > CB 11/24/2019 at 15:11

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Man, after an asshole tried to merge into me last night, then tailgated the shit out of me with his brights on before hauling ass away, I am *seriously* considering camming up.

CB > gin-san - shitpost specialist 11/24/2019 at 15:17

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Nope, I’m about three hours outside of Saskatoon. I live in a town of 280 and my nearest traffic light is an hour and a half away. So car spotting anything cool is rare.

CB > phenotyp 11/24/2019 at 15:17

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Do it. For less than $100, you really can’t go wrong.

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 11/24/2019 at 15:17

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Yep, I’ll absolutely get some up!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 11/24/2019 at 15:25

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Wait....your wife was in an accident? Di d I miss that? Is she OK? Car OK?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CB 11/24/2019 at 15:25

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Looking great, welcome to the club! Use it for some driving vids! :P

CB > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 11/24/2019 at 15:26

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If I ever find some driving roads!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > CB 11/24/2019 at 15:27

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Looks like the same wiring setup I’ve got going on for mine. And yeah, it’s nice to have the peace of mind.

CB > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 11/24/2019 at 15:28

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I figured my work truck has a dash cam to cover my arse, might as well get one for personal use, too.

Montalvo > gin-san - shitpost specialist 11/24/2019 at 15:39

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It is what it is, luckily I just needed a bumper replacement. I actually wasn’t angry about the whole thing until I learned about the license and insurance. I don't really rewatch any of what I record but keep it as a record to motivate me to move off this stupid island. Too many dumb people in too small of a space. I really want to move to PA.

Discerning > phenotyp 11/24/2019 at 16:30

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I had only one cam. Then I caught a hit and run driver who side swiped me. But the insurance company nearly balked because they couldn’t see where the car came from.

Lo ng story short, the insurance company aided with me and I bought a second cam to avoid that again.

Now I have captured interesting stuff that has happened in front and behind me.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CB 11/24/2019 at 16:37

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I’ve got one or two up on me Youtube channel. Have one more from a few weeks back that I haven’t bothered to do up yet, lol.

fintail > CB 11/24/2019 at 17:13

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I’ve been running a cam in my DD for about 5 years now , I feel naked without it. I had a pro install it though, as I can’t stand wires, nor do I trust my own skills. I’ve always had Blackvue, which is a small cylinder, hides behind the mirror, no visibility issues, reliable. Haven’t caught anything too crazy, hope that continues.

I tried to put one in the fintail, which rejected it like a failed organ transplant, eventually I’ll run on in that, too.  It’ll also need a pro to help.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 11/24/2019 at 18:10

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Shes fine luckily, her car was a write off but it was a work vehicle. Won't be posting about it

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 11/24/2019 at 18:19

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Understandable, just glad she’s OK! You two are not having good luck with vehicles this year :(

Stugots > CB 11/24/2019 at 19:48

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H ardwired?

CB > Stugots 11/24/2019 at 19:56

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Nope! Plugged into the USB port. One step at a time.

Stugots > CB 11/24/2019 at 20:00

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Back when I had a dashcam I used one of those plug and play fuse adapters , worked great and super easy.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > CB 11/25/2019 at 17:05

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I have cams  on all of our cars, so far it’s done nothing but record cool driving videos and hope it stays that way.