Anyone installed a dashcam?

[sVWatt]

Looking to install a DVR dashcam and wondering if anyone is ahead of the curve?

[Transporter]

Navman has 2 models at DSE. I've bought the MiVue358 for my T5, not bad for under $200 but has no GPS data. However works very well and the image quality is very good.

[LunchboxVRS]

Just got a gopro HD 3 black edition to replace my hero 2. I have a suck ton up to attach it t the screen or there's a mount to hang it of the side of the head rest. No GPS tracking but it will record in 4k res so will still be current when the new tv come out. Th Ellen's is now flat so even at wide angle it doesn't have that annoying fish eye look.

[kamold]

Why would you want a dash cam you may ask?
in case something like this happens...

Road rage caught on cameral

[Hail22]

32GB DVR Car Video Evidence Recorder Vehicle Truck Camera IR HD Crash Cam Dash | eBay

I may get one of these to test out...cheap looks pretty good to me.

that and I believe it can connect into the USB socket in most Polo Glove boxes (if you optioned MDI)

[brimway]

This one is a bit less bulky and is full HD

HK Post Freeshipping!100% Original Car DVR GS1000 with Full HD1920*1080P,GPS and G sensor with 4 IR LED Video Camera-in Car DVRs from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com

[sVWatt]

I want high definition to ensure any 'issues' are recognisable.
Don't really need GPS tracking, but keen on the G sensor, so if in a bump or the car goes hit whilst in a car park, recording starts by itself.
Also want something that's orientated for us RHS drivers. I noticed some have switches on the left which makes it awkward for us smart sided drivers to use.

So far this is my pick; FineVu CR-500HD
It's not cheap but reviews well. It's hi def, knock enabled, auto start, and has low light Sony CCD sensor.
Plus it's barrel shaped so doesn't matter whether its a left or right sided driver seat.
FineVu CR-500HD | Dash Cam Talk

[sVWatt]

Navman has 2 models at DSE. I've bought the MiVue358 for my T5, not bad for under $200 but has no GPS data. However works very well and the image quality is very good.

Do you leave it in the vehicle or remove it each night?
Did you hide all the cables via the screen pillar?
Any issues with battery drain if left in place?

[staz88]

Blackvue DR400G HD II

It's 1080p. Awesome low light performance. Has GPS built and also tracks your co-ordinates so you can replay the vision with google maps overlay.

Auto records on 12v power applied and loops the recording automatically over old files. Unless a high G impact is recorded.. in which case the file is locked so it can't be overwritten.

Even has voice prompts to tell you when it has started,stopped recording.

Here's a recording I did at a recent track day.. (turn the quality up to highest)

[Max_Power]

Definitely a worthwhile investment.

I have one of these in the missus' Polo: https://www.blackvue.com/en/main/main.asp (not sure exactly what model) and it has worked perfectly thus far (couple of years). It fits behind the rear-view mirror perfectly.

Run the cord from the 12V outlet in front of the gear lever, up through the passenger a-pillar, and behind the headliner. And it's in there permanently. It doesn't drain the battery unless you set it to "park" mode which enables it to record for a specified period of time when it senses movement in front of the car.

Edit: staz88 beat me to it ^^^