Dashcams and Dashcam Footage

[Coog]

That's the job there Lyons. Then extension lead with the mini USB end up to the camera and make sure it's connected to a switched source so that it comes on/off with ignition. Might do that myself

All of a sudden doubles the cost of the set-up though lol

The standard issue set-up is grand for me for now. Will see if the camera lasts longer than 5 minutes before delving into wiring. Excuse the state of the interior!

 

[m00k]

Twin USB adaptor in the 12v port then a 5m usb was under £2 delivered run it from camera to the usb and still have slot free for charging phone

 

[Lyons]

That's the job there Lyons. Then extension lead with the mini USB end up to the camera and make sure it's connected to a switched source so that it comes on/off with ignition. Might do that myself

All of a sudden doubles the cost of the set-up though lol

The standard issue set-up is grand for me for now. Will see if the camera lasts longer than 5 minutes before delving into wiring. Excuse the state of the interior!

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That's hardly offensive currently, I'd probably leave it like that!

 

[Paddy_R]

I use a twin charger socket thing I got from Halfords years ago. The end that plugs into the 12v socket is low profile and there's then 2m of cable before the 2 12v sockets. This means that I have it plugged in and the rest is hidden behind panels so you see about 2 inches of the cable which is fairly tight against the panel before it disappears behind the trim. It's a pretty neat and good set up with a spare socket for what ever you need it for. Cheap too at about £3.

 

[hannakournikova]

In her car cig lighter is beside handbrake so wouldnt be as tidy as Coogs

 

[Coog]

VW ciggy lighters aren't switched with the ignition either, they are constant live so you'll need to wire something anyway.

 

[hannakournikova]

maybe this then as its 12v: EDIT - on another listing its down as 5v :/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-7-Full-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20ee9d5920

and one of those fuse piggy back jobbies? would imagine a specific fuse will only be live with ignition!?

 

[hannakournikova]

cheaper 12 -5v

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-DC-Con...05&prg=11472&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=131166568339&rt=nc

 

[Coog]

Here's a test video I took this afternoon in Belfast. Quality direct from device is OK; i.e enough to help argue your case if necessary...

 

[hannakournikova]

Pity it doesn't make out registrations

 

[Paddy_R]

@hannakournikova I wouldn't judge it on that YouTube clip. I know mine when uploaded to YouTube you can't make out registrations but on the laptop you can.

 

[hannakournikova]

@Coog is that the case? I'm hovering over the buy it now

 

[56oval]

Now i used to cycle a lot, as a group we'd always pull into single file in situations like this, i know that as a cyclist it is your given right to use the road within the boundaries of the law, they say two abreast is safer etc, but seriously, is there any need for this??
Gilford to Banbridge this morning.

Idiots didnt check behind once!!

 

[Paddy_R]

You want to try the roads on the Ards peninsula on a Thursday night. Ignorance like that everywhere from cyclists.

 

[Coog]

@Coog is that the case? I'm hovering over the buy it now

If you want to be able to read registration numbers at a distance then buy another camera. This one will only pick them up from a few car lengths.

 

[hannakournikova]

If you want to be able to read registration numbers at a distance then buy another camera. This one will only pick them up from a few car lengths.

As long as its picks up the car in front I'm happy

 

[stevieturbo]

Now i used to cycle a lot, as a group we'd always pull into single file in situations like this, i know that as a cyclist it is your given right to use the road within the boundaries of the law, they say two abreast is safer etc, but seriously, is there any need for this??
Gilford to Banbridge this morning.

Idiots didnt check behind once!!

No abuse out the window ?

they probably knew fine rightly they were holding people up behind them, some probably try and hold as many people up as possible.

 

[Stu Beck]

No abuse out the window ?

they probably knew fine rightly they were holding people up behind them, some probably try and hold as many people up as possible.

Exactly this, they enjoy annoying drivers now more than cycling. Ive got to the stage i dont bother tryin to get past, I just stay behind them. It annoys them more.

 

[56oval]

Given i had my niece and daughter in the back going to " singalong frozen " i had two choices, go on a full yob style essex rantathon full of expletives or hold my tongue whilst at the same time boiling over inside, i chose the option that didnt result in children crying and the wife constantly reminding me for the next 10 years how i ruined my daughters first trip to the flicks!

 

[KyleR]

Exactly this, they enjoy annoying drivers now more than cycling. Ive got to the stage i dont bother tryin to get past, I just stay behind them. It annoys them more.

How does that work? I mean, why would that annoy them?

 

[Coog]

They don't enjoy annoying drivers. Its hardly a smart thing to annoy someone in a 1+ton vehicle. Two abreast to stop some **** flying past at 70+mph with inches to spare. Deliberately annoying other road users is ludicrous no matter if you're on a bike or in your car.

 

[Stu Beck]

They don't enjoy annoying drivers. Its hardly a smart thing to annoy someone in a 1+ton vehicle. Two abreast to stop some **** flying past at 70+mph with inches to spare. Deliberately annoying other road users is ludicrous no matter if you're on a bike or in your car.

Two abreast makes it more likely someone will hit them.

 

[Stu Beck]

And yes some cyclists do enjoy annoying motorists.

 

[m00k]

Stu just likes lookin at their bums wiggling

 

[Coog]

Two abreast makes it more likely someone will hit them.

Any close call Ive had has been when we were in single file and someone has squeezed us to the kerb. Have you experienced otherwise?