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Nate2SS · 11-23-2021, 12:04 PM

Had my car broken into this morning for what I believe is my own fault. I’m looking into a dash cam to hopefully fix this issue.

What dash cams would you guys recommend?

ABM2SS · 11-23-2021, 12:13 PM

.357 Magnum

BehindBlueI's · 11-23-2021, 12:24 PM

Dash cam won't do anything to deter a criminal. They'll just take it as well. A well lit parking area and readily apparent security camera will do more, but even that won't deter many criminals. They know the risks of getting identified and prosecuted are very minimal.

The absolute best option if the car must sit outside is nothing of valuable visible and doors locked. Young thieves are often just door handle shakers. They'll try to find an unlocked car then rummage it. Professional/organized theft crews will scout for cars with visible valuables, mark them, then hit them all at once before fleeing. Note some of an armed overwatch, home owners have been shot confronting the thieves, (now robbers at that point) so be very careful and really look at who's around if you feel the urge to rush out and confront them.

When I was a uniformed cop I had pretty good success reducing break-ins from organized rings in apartment complexes and gyms by educating people about leaving stuff visible. Grocery stores/Wal-marts, etc where there was a lot of turn over and I couldn't talk to enough people to make a dent continued to get ransacked until we busted two of the crews doing them.

Arogg · 11-23-2021, 12:34 PM

I have a Blackvue and love it. I cant remember the model off the top of my head and its not the top tier model but still, the clarity is awesome for both the front and rear. The app is super easy to use also

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-23-2021, 03:07 PM

Smith and Wesson security services

Rob3D · 11-23-2021, 03:45 PM

If it was at home when broken into, get a ring cam and point it at the car. Otherwise you’re rolling the dice on any camera inside the car. It’s a shame manufacturers don’t take a page from Tesla’s book. Eight cameras, 360 degrees recording 24/7. (Even those can be defeated with a simple ski mask.)

The 357 answer is stupid. If you. shoot someone just breaking into your car, you are going to jail. If your, or others, life is not in jeopardy with no immediate threat, it won’t be justified. Courts will put life over property every time. You will spend your life savings or go into enormous debt for attorneys and wind up losing anyway. (Rittenhouse paid over $700,000.00 even though most was paid by outside donors). Same thing for trespassing. Yes, in Georgia too.

If someone wants to break into your car, they’re gonna get in. Your best bet is, don’t leave valuables in your car, park smart and good insurance. A dash cam is just another valuable to be stolen.

AG454 · 11-23-2021, 03:56 PM

I just got a Rove R2-4K dash cam for my daily driver. It has WiFi connectivity for your cell phone and a very affordable and comprehensive hard wire kit is available from the manufacturer as well. You can record 24/7 with a battery drain safeguard built in. As others have said, keep all valuables out of sight, park in a well light area and get a security camera on your house that is aimed at your car. An alarm on your car would also be a good idea, your manual gearbox will keep most thieves from stealing the car itself.

ariZona28 · 11-23-2021, 07:23 PM

I've always considered but never tried an idea a coworker once mentioned. A cheap alarm with the siren on the INSIDE of the car. Just a thought.

*mlee* · 11-23-2021, 07:53 PM

they love to steal dash cams

pyroguy · 11-23-2021, 09:04 PM

A dash cam is great for driving but won't do anything for theft. Get a quality alarm, low jack, or just remember to lock your doors. I'm sorry this happened to you. Good luck!

joshnmn · 11-23-2021, 10:32 PM

I’m thinking they’re just good ideas the way the world is going these days. Never know what you’ll see or need to reproduce as evidence.

Ashen 6.2 · 11-24-2021, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joshnmn

I’m thinking they’re just good ideas the way the world is going these days. Never know what you’ll see or need to reproduce as evidence.

^^^^ This. The way people are driving these days, running red lights and just not paying any attention to anything other than their phone, a dash cam could help prove what they did to cause the accident or incident. Of course, it could always work against you just the same.

pyroguy · 11-24-2021, 10:37 AM

I have a Nextbase 322 dash cam. It's good, but their app is worthless.

BatmaroBeauty · 11-24-2021, 11:20 AM

CarLock may be something that interests you. It’s a device you purchase that plugs into your OBD2 port and detects vibration, if your engine is started, and has live GPS tracking all straight to your phone with a paid subscription option. When it detects vibration it immediately triggers a siren alarm on your phone in real time. That’s anything from hood or doors being opened/shut, not sure if it would get glass breaking as I haven’t had that tested nor do I really want to (since that would mean someone did it my car). The company may have more info available on their site. I love mine, gives me such peace of mind knowing when it’s activated that my car is safe wherever I left it.

11-23-2021, 12:04 PM	#1
Nate2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 68	Best dash cam? Had my car broken into this morning for what I believe is my own fault. I’m looking into a dash cam to hopefully fix this issue. What dash cams would you guys recommend? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6M: Hurst Short Throw Equipment, Speed Engineering Headers, Spectre CAI, BTR Stage 3 Camshaft 229/244 .630"/.615" 113+4, Chromoly Pushrods, .660" Springs with steel retainers.

11-23-2021, 12:34 PM	#4
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	I have a Blackvue and love it. I cant remember the model off the top of my head and its not the top tier model but still, the clarity is awesome for both the front and rear. The app is super easy to use also __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

11-23-2021, 03:07 PM	#5
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Smith and Wesson security services __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

11-23-2021, 03:56 PM	#7
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	I just got a Rove R2-4K dash cam for my daily driver. It has WiFi connectivity for your cell phone and a very affordable and comprehensive hard wire kit is available from the manufacturer as well. You can record 24/7 with a battery drain safeguard built in. As others have said, keep all valuables out of sight, park in a well light area and get a security camera on your house that is aimed at your car. An alarm on your car would also be a good idea, your manual gearbox will keep most thieves from stealing the car itself. __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late Last edited by AG454; 11-23-2021 at 07:29 PM.

11-23-2021, 07:23 PM	#8
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,225	I've always considered but never tried an idea a coworker once mentioned. A cheap alarm with the siren on the INSIDE of the car. Just a thought. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

11-23-2021, 12:13 PM	#2
ABM2SS Drives: 2010 SS M6 ABM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nashville, IN Posts: 270	.357 Magnum

11-23-2021, 12:24 PM	#3
BehindBlueI's Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	Dash cam won't do anything to deter a criminal. They'll just take it as well. A well lit parking area and readily apparent security camera will do more, but even that won't deter many criminals. They know the risks of getting identified and prosecuted are very minimal. The absolute best option if the car must sit outside is nothing of valuable visible and doors locked. Young thieves are often just door handle shakers. They'll try to find an unlocked car then rummage it. Professional/organized theft crews will scout for cars with visible valuables, mark them, then hit them all at once before fleeing. Note some of an armed overwatch, home owners have been shot confronting the thieves, (now robbers at that point) so be very careful and really look at who's around if you feel the urge to rush out and confront them. When I was a uniformed cop I had pretty good success reducing break-ins from organized rings in apartment complexes and gyms by educating people about leaving stuff visible. Grocery stores/Wal-marts, etc where there was a lot of turn over and I couldn't talk to enough people to make a dent continued to get ransacked until we busted two of the crews doing them.

11-23-2021, 03:45 PM	#6
Rob3D Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,192	If it was at home when broken into, get a ring cam and point it at the car. Otherwise you’re rolling the dice on any camera inside the car. It’s a shame manufacturers don’t take a page from Tesla’s book. Eight cameras, 360 degrees recording 24/7. (Even those can be defeated with a simple ski mask.) The 357 answer is stupid. If you. shoot someone just breaking into your car, you are going to jail. If your, or others, life is not in jeopardy with no immediate threat, it won’t be justified. Courts will put life over property every time. You will spend your life savings or go into enormous debt for attorneys and wind up losing anyway. (Rittenhouse paid over $700,000.00 even though most was paid by outside donors). Same thing for trespassing. Yes, in Georgia too. If someone wants to break into your car, they’re gonna get in. Your best bet is, don’t leave valuables in your car, park smart and good insurance. A dash cam is just another valuable to be stolen.

11-23-2021, 07:53 PM	#9
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	they love to steal dash cams __________________

11-23-2021, 09:04 PM	#10
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,917 View My Garage	A dash cam is great for driving but won't do anything for theft. Get a quality alarm, low jack, or just remember to lock your doors. I'm sorry this happened to you. Good luck! __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

11-23-2021, 10:32 PM	#11
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	I’m thinking they’re just good ideas the way the world is going these days. Never know what you’ll see or need to reproduce as evidence.

11-24-2021, 10:37 AM	#13
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,917 View My Garage	I have a Nextbase 322 dash cam. It's good, but their app is worthless. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

11-24-2021, 11:20 AM	#14
BatmaroBeauty BOOST OR BUST Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: New York Posts: 230 View My Garage	CarLock may be something that interests you. It’s a device you purchase that plugs into your OBD2 port and detects vibration, if your engine is started, and has live GPS tracking all straight to your phone with a paid subscription option. When it detects vibration it immediately triggers a siren alarm on your phone in real time. That’s anything from hood or doors being opened/shut, not sure if it would get glass breaking as I haven’t had that tested nor do I really want to (since that would mean someone did it my car). The company may have more info available on their site. I love mine, gives me such peace of mind knowing when it’s activated that my car is safe wherever I left it. __________________ Batmaro=The Bane of My Existence ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⬋LIKE AND FOLLOW THE BUILD ON INSTAGRAM⬊ BUILD STATUS: LOADING BOOST . . .