Just installed a dash cam.

**Hoofhearted** · 02-15-2013 02:18 AM

Finevu Cr-500HD. It is hardwired to the car so it is always recording and when the car is off if it senses vibration or motion it starts recording. It automatically powers off if the cars voltage drops below a certain point so you will still be able to start the car.
Here is some video.

You can not see it at all from drivers seat.

I made a extra Cigarette lighter plug that has constant power and ran it behind the dash for the finevu to plug into.

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**Undone10** · 02-15-2013 05:23 AM

Pretty interesting. What are you trying to catch on film?

**rage-wrx** · 02-15-2013 05:29 AM

Looks great. I've been thinking of installing one myself. How much did this setup cost?

**Mike193** · 02-15-2013 05:31 AM

That's a good idea. I picked up a suction cup mount for my GoPro yesturday and I'll be filming most of my drives from now on too. It just seems like a good idea to me, proof for any reason that it may be needed, that you were in fact following the rules of the road if trying being accused otherwise, or to brag to your friends about how quick your car can get through the school zones, and dodge alle the kiddies while doing so.

**Ruh Roh** · 02-15-2013 05:41 AM

hahaha trained well you have been young padawan. ^^^^^^^

**Ruh Roh** · 02-15-2013 05:43 AM

But pretty neat idea, we will be waiting for videos of bad drivers in front of you!

Is your roof fabric stock??

**Hoofhearted** · 02-15-2013 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by Undone10

Pretty interesting. What are you trying to catch on film?

Not trying to catch anything, just want to protect my self from the bad drivers out there that might try and get away with something that is their fault.

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**Hoofhearted** · 02-15-2013 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by rage-wrx

Looks great. I've been thinking of installing one myself. How much did this setup cost?

The camera was $320 shipped. This one is the top of the line and they start at about $200 ish for the basic cameras.

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**Hoofhearted** · 02-15-2013 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by Ruh Roh

But pretty neat idea, we will be waiting for videos of bad drivers in front of you!

Is your roof fabric stock??

I wrapped the stock pillars and headliner in suede. Here are some more pictures.

Suede interior panels [pics]

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**Hoofhearted** · 02-15-2013 06:19 AM

It's foam backed suede.

**Ruh Roh** · 02-15-2013 06:53 AM

ohhh nice. i want to touch it...

**etnpnys** · 02-15-2013 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by Hoofhearted

Finevu Cr-500HD. It is hardwired to the car so it is always recording and when the car is off if it senses vibration or motion it starts recording. It automatically powers off if the cars voltage drops below a certain point so you will still be able to start the car.
Here is some video.
FineVu cr-500HD Las Vegas, Nevada 1080p - YouTube

You can not see it at all from drivers seat.

I made a extra Cigarette lighter plug that has constant power and ran it behind the dash for the finevu to plug into.
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What the - is your car parked in the kitchen?!

And I have a question that may just be answered by me not being lazy and just looking it up, but how do you get the video onto your laptop? WiFi? Bluetooth? Gotta plug it in somewhere?

Originally Posted by Mike193

That's a good idea. I picked up a suction cup mount for my GoPro yesturday and I'll be filming most of my drives from now on too. It just seems like a good idea to me, proof for any reason that it may be needed, that you were in fact following the rules of the road if trying being accused otherwise, or to brag to your friends about how quick your car can get through the school zones, and dodge alle the kiddies while doing so.

I lol'ed a lot here.

**Calvinball** · 02-15-2013 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Mike193

That's a good idea. I picked up a suction cup mount for my GoPro yesturday and I'll be filming most of my drives from now on too. It just seems like a good idea to me, proof for any reason that it may be needed, that you were in fact following the rules of the road if trying being accused otherwise, or to brag to your friends about how quick your car can get through the school zones, and dodge alle the kiddies while doing so.

I think it might actually be illegal in NJ to film from your car. This is a memory though, so don't take my word for it.

**Hoofhearted** · 02-15-2013 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by etnpnys

What the - is your car parked in the kitchen?!

And I have a question that may just be answered by me not being lazy and just looking it up, but how do you get the video onto your laptop? WiFi? Bluetooth? Gotta plug it in somewhere?

I lol'ed a lot here.

There is a removable micro sd card or you can plug a USB cable into it.

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**Mikie13** · 02-15-2013 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Calvinball

I think it might actually be illegal in NJ to film from your car. This is a memory though, so don't take my word for it.

Ha wouldn't doubt it knowing this communist state...Guilty until proven innocent with everything. So in this case, they don't want you having any ability to prove yourself innocent.

But the camera is pretty cool. I've also thought about doing this simply because of all the moron drivers one encounters in NJ and the Philly area