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Jeef Beef · 01-10-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

What are the benefits of this?

Very useful for proving fault in insurance claims and any sort of accident. Concrete video evidence is valued highly by relevant parties.

Knightelf · 01-10-2013, 10:28 PM

Also useful for road rage incidents when someone smashes in your windscreen you can send the footage to Today Tonight

Ian///M · 01-10-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Very useful for proving fault in insurance claims and any sort of accident. Concrete video evidence is valued highly by relevant parties.

Some also detect movement etc when car is parked?

Jeef Beef · 01-10-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

Some also detect movement etc when car is parked?

No idea, but not sure leaving an expensive looking camera mounted on the windscreen while car is parked somewhere is that great of an idea.

Ian///M · 01-10-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

No idea, but not sure leaving an expensive looking camera mounted on the windscreen while car is parked somewhere is that great of an idea.

Thought I saw one of these that had a motion detector, so while parked if people ding or vandalize etc it will record

Gumball · 01-10-2013, 11:09 PM

I ordered a Itronics ITB-100HD the other day which is very similar to the Blackvue but cheaper as Blackvue have blocked ebay sales.

Dash cams seems like a really good idea as traffic is terrible these days....

Jeef Beef · 01-10-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

Thought I saw one of these that had a motion detector, so while parked if people ding or vandalize etc it will record

How sensitive is it? If you were parked publicly wouldn't it continuously record if things go past?

cozza · 01-10-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gumball

I ordered a Itronics ITB-100HD the other day which is very similar to the Blackvue but cheaper as Blackvue have blocked ebay sales.

Dash cams seems like a really good idea as traffic is terrible these days....

You can still get them on eBay - this listing is an Aussie seller.

cozza · 01-10-2013, 11:46 PM

The new Blackvue DR500GW-HD Wifi 32Gb is released on Jan 13th, you can pre-order them online from here.

I'll definitely be investing in one. You never know what can happen on the roads...

Gumball · 01-11-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cozza

You can still get them on eBay - this listing is an Aussie seller.

Best price I have seen, they used to be around 200 ex Korean eBay sellers.

Read they run very hot too.

hyphy1 · 01-17-2013, 09:14 PM

anyone try installing on the rear window facing toward the front window? Would it pick up plates just as clear?

hyphy1 · 01-17-2013, 09:21 PM

check out 4:29

your thoughts?

Gumball · 01-21-2013, 05:43 PM

Well it now seems the Itronic ITB100HD has been taken off ebay too. Both high end options are now near on double the ebay price - doh....

Very happy with mine - followed the install and used the exact same wiring as the op - Thanks for the DIY!

Unkie · 01-27-2013, 07:10 PM

I'm looking to do the same installation.
Does the constant 12V power actually stay on beyond a few minutes of the car being shut off? I was under the impression the whole fuse-box powers off after a few minutes.

01-10-2013, 11:09 PM	#28
Gumball Lieutenant Drives: JB 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	I ordered a Itronics ITB-100HD the other day which is very similar to the Blackvue but cheaper as Blackvue have blocked ebay sales. Dash cams seems like a really good idea as traffic is terrible these days.... __________________

01-10-2013, 11:46 PM	#31
cozza ///Mthusiast Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,720 iTrader: (0)	The new Blackvue DR500GW-HD Wifi 32Gb is released on Jan 13th, you can pre-order them online from here. I'll definitely be investing in one. You never know what can happen on the roads... __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES

01-17-2013, 09:14 PM	#33
hyphy1 Private Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	anyone try installing on the rear window facing toward the front window? Would it pick up plates just as clear? __________________ 2010 135i Black on Black Premium Package Sports Package

01-17-2013, 09:21 PM	#34
hyphy1 Private Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	check out 4:29 your thoughts? __________________ 2010 135i Black on Black Premium Package Sports Package

01-21-2013, 05:43 PM	#35
Gumball Lieutenant Drives: JB 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	Well it now seems the Itronic ITB100HD has been taken off ebay too. Both high end options are now near on double the ebay price - doh.... Very happy with mine - followed the install and used the exact same wiring as the op - Thanks for the DIY! __________________

01-10-2013, 10:28 PM	#24
Knightelf Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i SGM DCT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 436 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	Also useful for road rage incidents when someone smashes in your windscreen you can send the footage to Today Tonight

01-27-2013, 07:10 PM	#36
Unkie Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 135i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	I'm looking to do the same installation. Does the constant 12V power actually stay on beyond a few minutes of the car being shut off? I was under the impression the whole fuse-box powers off after a few minutes. __________________ BMW 135i AW Convertible . Steptronic . Business sat nav . Procede v5 . Berk muffler delete . GPThunder angels . iCarbon front lip . iCarbon mirrors Mitsubishi CT9A Evolution GTA . TD06-20G turbo . 3" Ti exhaust . ARC Airbox . Race Headers . ATP dump . Hybrid BOV . 100cel cat . Blitz SBC EBC . Leather Recaros . RL Coilovers . W/line Swaybar . Carbing Bracing . Hertz splits . JL W7 . 18" DTM rims + semi's

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