Dashcam

[mistertee]

I was looking into getting one, then i realised there's one for the android phones. Anyone used it? Just being paranoid after almost crashing into someone because they slammed their brakes on.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hovans.autoguard

[JellyB]

Good find there. Even though I have a dashcam already, I will give this one a go too as I drive other vehicles for work on a regular basis and I never get the chance to move the dashcam to them.

The only drawback in my own car is that I listen to pod casts, sometimes I use it as a secondary satnav (google earth is great for finding places!) and occasionally I make and receive calls on it. So previously putting a dash cam app on there before used to result in a lot of phone crashes.

[monsta]

The problem with phone ones is the burden of turning it on all the time.  The time you'l need it you'll probably have your phone in your pocket!

[vidman2]

I run Blackview 400s both front and rear.  They offer full GPS positioning and timing (which can be important in a crash) and record on a rolling 1-3 min loop. Full HD recording gives very good videos and the GPS function also integrates into Google Maps so you replay your routes.

No cheap but one of the best.

[Phil 117]

With people who have these, I presume they plug into the 12v adaptor.

Can you hide the cable quite well i.e. run the wire round the frame of the windscreen and tuck it behind everything?

I know they will all be different, put I presume most of them turn on automatically when they get power (e.g. when the engine turns on?).

Looking at just getting a cheapo one for now off amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/VISION-IN-CAR-ACCIDENT-CAMERA-Recorder/dp/B0085ZD17G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384712218&sr=8-1&keywords=dvr+car+camera

People either rave on about it and give it 5 starts, or they give it a 1 star and rate it poorly. BUt for £18 I guess it's worth a try.

If only the actual camera at the front of the car did something similar.

[monsta]

Just ordered the Mini 0801 camera as it was reduced on Amazon down to £59.98.

I went for the one without GPS as I don't really want my speed showing on the videos so there isn't much benefit for me there.  Also no need for internal memory and picked up a decent class 6 32GB card elsewhere on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F5WP990/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just need a car now 

[vidman2]

I have posted this in the How To section

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=261543.0

Once fitted I easily ran the cable from my Dashcam along the top and down the side of the windscreen and and along the top of the dash to the side entry at the right side of the dash. My Speed camera alert unit sits on top of the dash and here I just ran the cable along the windscreen to the drivers side and again along the side of the screen into the side entry

Did not have to remove any trim just pushed the cables as far into the gaps as I could with a comb - other plastic items are available

[monsta]

Just uploaded some test footage from the Mini 0801, very happy with it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so_a81bPpRA

[2014GTi]

Just uploaded some test footage from the Mini 0801, very happy with it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so_a81bPpRA

Looks good mate, did you hard wire it? is it a neat install?
Can you post pictures of the installation? 

[lew321]

Just uploaded some test footage from the Mini 0801, very happy with it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so_a81bPpRA

Not far away, the B2123 & the A27