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Offline Lordie

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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #40 on: 12 March 2021, 16:23 »
Here's clip of what happened on my way to work this morning

I'm so confused, the traffic light is green but vehicles are still coming round?. Doesn't seem to be any road lines separating the lanes on the road either?

from what I've gathered the Viofo A119 v3 is about the best value for money option you can get.

It's just a bit unsightly imo. I'll probably end up going for it tbh.

I think the ones like that are really neat and tidy as they're small and lay flat instead of having an ugly hanging mount. From what I can gather that does seem like a very good one but I'm just going by the list of features. It doesn't seem to include a hardwire kit or a micro SD card but that's normal and they rarely do. I've had 2 that style and they fit really neatly behind my mirror and a lot of people that got in the car didn't even notice it was there (I set the screen to go off after 15 seconds which helped)

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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #41 on: 12 March 2021, 16:39 »
Here's clip of what happened on my way to work this morning

I'm so confused, the traffic light is green but vehicles are still coming round?. Doesn't seem to be any road lines separating the lanes on the road either?

from what I've gathered the Viofo A119 v3 is about the best value for money option you can get.

It's just a bit unsightly imo. I'll probably end up going for it tbh.

I think the ones like that are really neat and tidy as they're small and lay flat instead of having an ugly hanging mount. From what I can gather that does seem like a very good one but I'm just going by the list of features. It doesn't seem to include a hardwire kit or a micro SD card but that's normal and they rarely do. I've had 2 that style and they fit really neatly behind my mirror and a lot of people that got in the car didn't even notice it was there (I set the screen to go off after 15 seconds which helped)

The green light I go through is a pedestrian crossing. The cars joining the slip road from the right are traffic light controlled. You both join the slip road together as per the video but are meant to stick to your lane... I think there are solid white lines to start with which have long faded

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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #42 on: 12 March 2021, 16:40 »
Crikes, that was a bit too close for comfort :sad:

Luckily there is no kerb there otherwise I would of been on to them for a new wheel!

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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #43 on: 12 March 2021, 18:37 »
You probably should have slowed down a bit, didn't seem like you were that prepared for that situation 🤷‍♂️
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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #44 on: 12 March 2021, 20:35 »
Here's clip of what happened on my way to work this morning. Also gives you an idea of what my camera see's set to the left of the mirror. There is no sound. (Ignore the date and time, I can't get the camera to accept the correct date and time).

https://youtu.be/5ujLR4I7iRI

Definitely think you should be going a little slower at the merge part as can see that happening quite a lot with the way it merges and vehicles just gliding over.

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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #45 on: 13 March 2021, 00:26 »
If you pause the video at 0:06 you'll see the sign showing two lanes - the van should've stayed in lane a bit longer before moving over (blindspot) but I'm assuming the van driver was impatient and decided to undertake the lorry

At least you know the brakes work  :grin: personally I would've held back just incase the lorry wanted to move to the nearside to let things overtake, especially with it being uphill.

Pretty stupid layout really, they'd be better making it a giveaway just after the crossing or making it a solid white line all the way up.
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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #46 on: 13 March 2021, 00:40 »
I went with the Viofo A119 v3 in the end. Managed to get a bundle deal including the GPS mount, memory card, hardwire kit and polarized lens for a pretty decent price.

Does anyone know which size 'add a fuse' the Golf takes? I think it might be mini but I'm not sure.
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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #47 on: 13 March 2021, 08:21 »
If you pause the video at 0:06 you'll see the sign showing two lanes - the van should've stayed in lane a bit longer before moving over (blindspot) but I'm assuming the van driver was impatient and decided to undertake the lorry

At least you know the brakes work  :grin: personally I would've held back just incase the lorry wanted to move to the nearside to let things overtake, especially with it being uphill.

Pretty stupid layout really, they'd be better making it a giveaway just after the crossing or making it a solid white line all the way up.

When I learnt to drive - probably long before many of the current forum members were even born :grin: (it was in the 1970’s, and petrol was around 80p a gallon!) - one of the most valuable lessons my driving instructor taught me was to treat all other drivers as idiots, always assume they might do something unpredictable and stupid, and leave them sufficient space for their stupidity.

Those were very wise words that are probably even more appropriate today, considering the significantly higher traffic volume on the roads now compared to the 1970’s. I still treat all other drivers as idiots to this day - no offence to forum members! In doing so, it has saved me (and my car) from some potential unpleasant situations on a number of occasions over the years.

Agree that the road layout seen in the video clip could be better. IMHO that van driver is a good example of why other drivers should be treated as idiots.........:whistle:
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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #48 on: 13 March 2021, 09:47 »
I went with the Viofo A119 v3 in the end. Managed to get a bundle deal including the GPS mount, memory card, hardwire kit and polarized lens for a pretty decent price.

Does anyone know which size 'add a fuse' the Golf takes? I think it might be mini but I'm not sure.

Is this the Amazon deal Ryan? I've been considering a dashcam myself after a crash (non fault) at xmas.

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Re: Dashcam Mounting
« Reply #49 on: 13 March 2021, 15:48 »
I went with the Viofo A119 v3 in the end. Managed to get a bundle deal including the GPS mount, memory card, hardwire kit and polarized lens for a pretty decent price.

Does anyone know which size 'add a fuse' the Golf takes? I think it might be mini but I'm not sure.

Is this the Amazon deal Ryan? I've been considering a dashcam myself after a crash (non fault) at xmas.

No, I got it from eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293430932538

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