Terry Soloman 963 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 After almost getting killed by a trucker moving me out of my lane with his trailer, I got a dash cam. Not sure why I feel better, but I do. Anybody else using one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swampstomper Al 1,336 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I don't have one, yet.. I totally understand those who use them though.. Not lessening your close call, but I "got it" right after first seeing early accident vids compilations that started pouring out of mainly 'Russia' a while back.. Some of the wrecks would have been impossible to tell who was at actual fault without the aid of video footage.. Apparently auto ins rates 'over there' makes our pricing of same seem like a discount house auction.. Swamp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacGump 113 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Stateside they are not as "needed" as in many countries. I got t-boned in Brazil. Stop signs are just a suggestion. That's when I started looking into them. Folks that live in cities probably should get one as the newer ones turn on with motion. That's good for petty criminals and the sort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,581 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 How do you prevent the sun from Melting them ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andyy 1,060 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I see motorcycles using these more often in Arizona (but on their helmets). Seems like a good deal as people constantly think they can run motorcycles off the road whenever they want. The camera is a little quieter than a side arm and less expensive than the attorney fees that would ensue after using said firearm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Soloman 963 Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 4 hours ago, homefire said: How do you prevent the sun from Melting them ? Put them in the glove box when you park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,581 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 No sure they would last that long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,173 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I would get one but the way I drive (fast) the footage would be used as evidence against me in traffic court!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 677 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I got one from walmart for $70.00 it woeks good came with an 8 gig card, and takes really good vidios. Grubstake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Soloman 963 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 This happened yesterday. Fast Forward to about 45-seconds, and watch the woman turn left in front of me. We had to pull over because when I locked up the anti-lock brakes, all the groceries in the back went flying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,173 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The nerve of that woman, good thing you got the video in case you couldn't avoid her! The video looks better than I thought it would, which camera did you get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swampstomper Al 1,336 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Dang..! I'd say the cam just paid for itself right there..! Swamp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 677 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The one I got at Walmart is a Pilot Duel cam, it comes with lots of different mounts, for helmets, bikes, or even your body. and car mount too. Grubstake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacGump 113 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 That's the argument for them.... Had there been a crowded intersection where someone got clipped---that video is money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Soloman 963 Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 We got this one: http://www.rexingusa.com/?page_id=6#!/Rexing-V1-2-4-LCD-FHD-1080p-170-Wide-Angle-Car-Dashboard-Camera-Recorder-Dash-Cam-with-G-Sensor-WDR-Loop-Recording/p/63533388/category=18444673 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 677 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Mine has loop recording and it also has a motion detector, in case of a crash it freeze's it. Grubstake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,722 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Won't be long before they come up with some body worn contraption that gives us a 360 degree video view of every single moment of our lives. Edited July 31, 2016 by Morlock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacGump 113 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Morlock said: Won't be long before they come up with some body worn contraption that gives us a 360 degree video view of every single moment of our lives. That's something Garimpo can use down there with all those morenos.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,296 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Sorry Mac but what I do with Morenos I certainly don't want recorded! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuTSaurus 33 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thank you, Terry. I have seen the advertisements on television about them, and had considered getting two, one for my wife, and one for myself, but haven't pulled the trigger so far. Your video has convinced me to do it. By the way, it sure is nice and green there. Here, it is always dead brush brown, Ha Ha! Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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