kasher_khan

So I recently got into a situation and I am having to have my whole car resprayed. Some of you would have seen those threads. My car is currently at the bodyshop getting a full respray.

I think now is the best time to get a dashcam (I definitely want to avoid more claims on my policy specifically if I'm not at fault). Any hoo most of the ones I have seen are designed to be mounted by the rear view mirror.

I want to get one that can be mounted above the glove box (behind driver). I used to have a go pro Hero mounted in that location and I think the view was good. Here is a screen capture of footage capture from that POV. I want suggestions for a discrete cam that I can mount in the same spot. I mean to permanently mount it. having a view screen is not required. I am looking for a 1080p camera with reasonable frame rate with less wire clutter. If it can sync to my phone great. if I can hook it up to the cigarette lighter in the arm rest fantastic as well. recording parking footage is not necessary (I keep the car garaged at both home and work). i haven't decided if I want rear camera as well but the budget is about $200 (but I am flexible).

Suggestions are appreciated. If you already have a dashcam in that location, I'd be most interested in hearing about it.

CYANiDE91

I would recommend putting it up against the windshield. You may struggle to pick up details and will also have a hard time getting a camera to get the lighting right with a dark interior and a bright exterior (Although some do have WDR built-in). Most of the budget cameras are now really good - I would just read some Amazon reviews and give a few a try.

kasher_khan

Review: Blackvue Wi-Fi HD Dash Cam

This guy seems to have it mounted exactly where I want using the Blackvue camera. however he mentions a custom mount! Not sure what that would be. I tried reaching out to the author but the article is old so not sure I'll hear back. Any one else using the blackvue? can that be rotated 180 degree if I use the mount that came with it.

Saki GT

https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-dash-cam/

vader1

The SJCam 4000 is about $60 on Amazon and is a gopro knockoff. It has a dashcam mode and fits about a million mounts and also comes with several in the box. Excellent cheap gopro wanna-be for the price and it is highres enough to capture whatever you want to capture.

CYANiDE91

Blackvue cameras are great. I have 2 in my father's TL. Look at the level of detail you see on the actual vehicles (plate #s etc) are not great compared to having it on the windshield, just a thought if you're really trying to use it as a dashcam vs studying your hand placements on the track.

darcyw

you may want to be careful as the camera will capture vehicle speed as well. You may not necessarily want that...
darcy

kasher_khan

That camera is well reviewed. I will consider it. Do you have any pics of it mounted in your car?

AngryTurtle

Its pretty easy to figure out speed based on time and distance though.

AP1_DREW

Here’s my garmin dashcam 45 1080p and connects to my phone.