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Fakespot.com has given this camera a C rating. Just an FYI. Don't mean to under mine your choice, but if you aren't aware, and still in the return window. feel free to investigate further. not saying this is a bad product, but I'm having a heck of a time choosing the best camera, there so many, and a lot with fake reviews. Have we as a forum agreed on a certain model yet?

do you guy put rear cameras yet?

Would be nice if the SD card was inside the car somewhere a valet driver cant access.
 
Seeing more and more of these being used here in the states.

Any links to a good one that isn't too pricey?

I just installed one in my sons' car. He really wanted no wires so it was a bit of a pain to install.

I got it on Amazon.

Here's a link to a thread I just started.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/231542-backup-cameras.html

There's a pic of the unit I bought for him. The dashcam is built into the screen/mirror unit. The main reason I bought it was for the backup cam but the dashcam is a great addition. If you don't want to install the backup cam right away, you can clip on the mirror unit and power is fed via a mini USB cord that plugs into the acc socket.
 
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Yep. Happen to me. Got hit by a lady that told the police I ran into her lane. Dashcam proved my story. It was easier to put it on Youtube so the office could watch it.
Everyone should have one on their windshield.

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bro I F****** hate when people do this. When they make the right turn and jump straight into the left lane. Like NO! what are you doing. You turn into your lane, aka the right lane then put your blinker on and move over to the left if needed. 98% of drivers i see have this bad habit. Best part is they put a dumb face on as if they are right!
 

If you're looking at that one, I would recommend this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SK8B47W

I have it and absolutely love it. From what I can tell both cams are very similar in form factor and features, but this one is cheaper and has the capacitor vs battery. I would definitely recommend the capacitor, especially if you live in a cold or hot climate (having a battery is what killed my last dashcam).

Here's a comparison I found, too:
https://dashcamtalk.com/compare/1/54,81/b40--a118-vs-rexing-v1/
 
If you're looking at that one, I would recommend this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SK8B47W

I have it and absolutely love it. From what I can tell both cams are very similar in form factor and features, but this one is cheaper and has the capacitor vs battery. I would definitely recommend the capacitor, especially if you live in a cold or hot climate (having a battery is what killed my last dashcam).

Here's a comparison I found, too:
https://dashcamtalk.com/compare/1/54,81/b40--a118-vs-rexing-v1/

Awesome, thanks Hayden!
 
If you're looking at that one, I would recommend this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SK8B47W

I have it and absolutely love it. From what I can tell both cams are very similar in form factor and features, but this one is cheaper and has the capacitor vs battery. I would definitely recommend the capacitor, especially if you live in a cold or hot climate (having a battery is what killed my last dashcam).

Here's a comparison I found, too:
https://dashcamtalk.com/compare/1/54,81/b40--a118-vs-rexing-v1/

that looks sleek. Ive been trying to find one that mounts more flush to the window and doesnt stick out.

Few questions, does this have a park mode? like can it record is something happens when your car is locked? what is the difference between battery and capacitor in a dashcam? Do you have few photos of it mounted? what other features does it have?
 
that looks sleek. Ive been trying to find one that mounts more flush to the window and doesnt stick out.

Few questions, does this have a park mode? like can it record is something happens when your car is locked? what is the difference between battery and capacitor in a dashcam? Do you have few photos of it mounted? what other features does it have?

Like I said I love it, it mounts where I hardly notice it and stays out of the way entirely.

It does have a park mode. I don't have it hooked up, but if you do want that, I'd recommend getting this too: https://smile.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Dash-Camera-Vehicle/dp/B00MH4ZVHO/
That makes sure your battery can't be drained (it will shut off if the voltage gets too low).

In terms of battery vs capacitor, the capacitor is better for the long term/ more durable. A battery typically gets old and dies after a while, and heat and cold makes that even shorter. My old one that had a battery only lasted a few months before the temperatures got to it and killed it for good.

Some other notable features:
- you can connect a GPS to it (more hardware needed, but always good for recording speed on the video)
- you can connect an external mic to it
--- I'm sure there's many more, I just don't know everything it can do

Here's some quick photos of mine mounted:
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Cool. Thanks for the info. I think I might pick this up. To much money into my 4Runner to not have this as extra insurance.

I might get 2. One for front and 1 for the rear. And just have them wired to a switch. But directly to battery

What's a battery for ? Shows one as a pic on Amazon
 
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For anyone thinking of getting a Rexing V1, I wouldn't recommend it. Mine is only about 4-5 months old and it's already on the fritz. Totally unreliable. Will stop recording at random and not give any indication. I really wish I had just payed more for a better camera.

When the camera works though — it works pretty well. But if you can't trust it to record when it's supposed to, then it's mostly useless.

I'll be upgrading soon.

 
For anyone thinking of getting a Rexing V1, I wouldn't recommend it. Mine is only about 4-5 months old and it's already on the fritz. Totally unreliable. Will stop recording at random and not give any indication. I really wish I had just payed more for a better camera.

When the camera works though — it works pretty well. But if you can't trust it to record when it's supposed to, then it's mostly useless.

I'll be upgrading soon.


That sucks... What do you think you will get?
 
Are there any "stealth" ones available, so you can't see them?

I'm surprised with the rise in popularity, no one offers a factory option of one built in, so you don't have an ugly camera on the glass/dash/rear view mirror.
 

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