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Red2014SS · 03-02-2015, 09:09 AM

I splurged and bought a Papago dash cam last week. I didn't know if I'd like it or if it would be a waste of money. Since I've been using it, I think it's really cool. It has an amazing resolution and it's nice to know that you're recording everything during a drive. It also has motion detection, so if anyone messes with the car while I'm away, I get it on record. It cost me about a buck thirty and I think it was a good deal.

Anyone else use one?

Scalded Dog · 03-02-2015, 09:14 AM

Kicking myself... have purchased a dash cam, but did not yet have it installed when, last week, a jackwad changed lanes into me, making contact and doing damage. If my dash cam had been installed, this would have been a slam dunk regarding whose fault this is... as it is, now it's an argument of my word against his.

Learn from my mistake. Be like the Russians, and keep a dash cam rolling.

Carmikaze · 03-02-2015, 09:17 AM

Yup, have a dashcam from eBay for about $40 and wired it to be on all the time. Haven't needed it yet for accident, but nice to know its there.

Mityguy · 03-02-2015, 09:21 AM

I have one in the Camaro because I'm a 19 year old driving a fast car; cops like to see me get in trouble often they are out line. My Dash cam has gotten me out of 3 tickets now because how rude the cop was to me and the judge has let me off with a warning with no driving school.

MrIanB · 03-02-2015, 09:23 AM

I do, Blackvue 500

Ian B

el ess A · 03-02-2015, 09:24 AM

I got a Garmin 20 dash cam. I like it.

Ryanbabz71 · 03-02-2015, 10:33 AM

Yep has caught a few close calls (cars pulling out in front of me, deer, etc). Well worth the $100

Ryan

Evergreen6 · 03-02-2015, 10:35 AM

I'd love to see where y'all put them and how you brought wiring in for them.

I was just thinking I'd love to have one. It's hard to believe how aggressive people are getting in the time leading up to peak commute hours. I'd like to catch some of these ****ers on camera.

NJScorpio · 03-02-2015, 10:39 AM

What dash came incorporates well into the layout of the Camaro?

Notorious Bob · 03-02-2015, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmikaze

Yup, have a dashcam from eBay for about $40 and wired it to be on all the time. Haven't needed it yet for accident, but nice to know its there.

+1.

Ditto - cheap as chips solution

Red2014SS · 03-02-2015, 10:45 AM

The one I bought clips onto the rear view mirror. It is out of the way and I don't even notice it when I am driving. It is the Papago Go Safe GS200.

It has a drop down viewing screen, so you can actually watch your videos in the car, if you want. If not, the screen slides up into the camera, out of the way. Uses a mini SD memory card to store the videos. It records in HD resolution, has a built in microphone, automatic saving of any video in the event of a crash, etc.. It's very cool.

How are you guys hard wiring them? What are you tapping into to run the power?

ratfinkharley · 03-02-2015, 10:45 AM

Using a Blackvue that I hard wired into the overhead console. The Blackvue doesn't have a monitor but you can easily view via WiFi on your smartphone. It records to a micro SD card that you can load on to your PC.

It is like insurance; you hope to never need it but invaluable if you do.

Carmikaze · 03-02-2015, 10:59 AM

Got a hard wire power kit with the connector for the dashcam and ran the wire through the headliner, down the pillar and wired to the fuse panel by drivers door. Will get a pic and post up later

Vashthestampede · 03-02-2015, 11:13 AM

I'd love to see some of the cameras and installs, as I will be getting one in the next couple weeks myself.

03-02-2015, 09:09 AM	#1
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Does anyone use a dash cam? I splurged and bought a Papago dash cam last week. I didn't know if I'd like it or if it would be a waste of money. Since I've been using it, I think it's really cool. It has an amazing resolution and it's nice to know that you're recording everything during a drive. It also has motion detection, so if anyone messes with the car while I'm away, I get it on record. It cost me about a buck thirty and I think it was a good deal. Anyone else use one? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

03-02-2015, 09:24 AM	#6
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	I got a Garmin 20 dash cam. I like it. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

03-02-2015, 10:33 AM	#7
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,230 View My Garage	Yep has caught a few close calls (cars pulling out in front of me, deer, etc). Well worth the $100 Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

03-02-2015, 10:39 AM	#9
NJScorpio Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,122	What dash came incorporates well into the layout of the Camaro? __________________ I may be 100% wrong.

03-02-2015, 10:45 AM	#11
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	The one I bought clips onto the rear view mirror. It is out of the way and I don't even notice it when I am driving. It is the Papago Go Safe GS200. It has a drop down viewing screen, so you can actually watch your videos in the car, if you want. If not, the screen slides up into the camera, out of the way. Uses a mini SD memory card to store the videos. It records in HD resolution, has a built in microphone, automatic saving of any video in the event of a crash, etc.. It's very cool. How are you guys hard wiring them? What are you tapping into to run the power? Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

03-02-2015, 09:14 AM	#2
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Kicking myself... have purchased a dash cam, but did not yet have it installed when, last week, a jackwad changed lanes into me, making contact and doing damage. If my dash cam had been installed, this would have been a slam dunk regarding whose fault this is... as it is, now it's an argument of my word against his. Learn from my mistake. Be like the Russians, and keep a dash cam rolling.

03-02-2015, 09:17 AM	#3
Carmikaze HTCC Membership Director Drives: 2013 RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 277	Yup, have a dashcam from eBay for about $40 and wired it to be on all the time. Haven't needed it yet for accident, but nice to know its there.

03-02-2015, 09:21 AM	#4
Mityguy Drives: 2018 Hyperblue Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia is For Lovers Posts: 489	I have one in the Camaro because I'm a 19 year old driving a fast car; cops like to see me get in trouble often they are out line. My Dash cam has gotten me out of 3 tickets now because how rude the cop was to me and the judge has let me off with a warning with no driving school.

03-02-2015, 09:23 AM	#5
MrIanB Drives: 2015 Red Rock Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 428	I do, Blackvue 500 Ian B

03-02-2015, 10:35 AM	#8
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,417	I'd love to see where y'all put them and how you brought wiring in for them. I was just thinking I'd love to have one. It's hard to believe how aggressive people are getting in the time leading up to peak commute hours. I'd like to catch some of these ****ers on camera.

03-02-2015, 10:45 AM	#12
ratfinkharley Drives: 15 JKU, 00 S10, 73 Vette, 12 JK Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: garage Posts: 370	Using a Blackvue that I hard wired into the overhead console. The Blackvue doesn't have a monitor but you can easily view via WiFi on your smartphone. It records to a micro SD card that you can load on to your PC. It is like insurance; you hope to never need it but invaluable if you do. __________________ RotoFab CAI - VMaxx Ported TB - Apex Catch Can - CFD Shifter - Choppers Inc Loaded Dice Shift Knob

03-02-2015, 10:59 AM	#13
Carmikaze HTCC Membership Director Drives: 2013 RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 277	Got a hard wire power kit with the connector for the dashcam and ran the wire through the headliner, down the pillar and wired to the fuse panel by drivers door. Will get a pic and post up later

03-02-2015, 11:13 AM	#14
Vashthestampede Drives: 2015 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: CT Posts: 29	I'd love to see some of the cameras and installs, as I will be getting one in the next couple weeks myself.