Rams Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Thinking about having a dashcams front and rear. Firstly are they worth having? Are they easy to use and install? Are hardwired better? Any suggestions and opinions would be great, especially if you know anyone who deals with fitting them around Derby or Nottingham. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsc8w Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 YES definitely worth it , I sue the 'Blackvue' DR650GW which comes with both front and back cameras, also hardwired into ignition, done by a guy down in Surrey so no wires showing and those that are, are very discreet. no problem, would recommend him every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q5driver58 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Only joined today. Just picked up on this topic. Totally agree with David I have these cameras fitted to my Q5 they are excellent very discrete and the they work with an app on your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nizamuk Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hi i am buying an Audi Q5 thinking about putting a Dash Cam as some one said this dash cam got rear view as we put the reverse gear on works also like a rear view cam ,Please let me know if this any good ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dash-Cam-1080p-30-f-s-4-0-inch-IPS-Screen-Car-Camera-Video-Front-and-Rear-Dual/222645081777?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D50926%26meid%3D9947574e34d54430a3ef5e153a4aa6fc%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D222798966474%26itm%3D222645081777&_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q5driver58 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Nizamuk. In my opinion I would stay well away from this type of camera. I fitted a front and rear Blackvue camera to my Q5. Hard wired so no unplugging from the socket no untidy wires and a very high quality item for the camera and a little box of tricks to stop the drain on your battery when car switched off (can’t remember name of this box). Fitted just over £400 but well worth it. The camera records even when away from the car so if someone is to bump your car the camera starts to record. If you have a budget you need to stick to I would suggest contacting a local fitter or read the reviews in Autoexpress car mag for cameras. Happy hunting. Enjoy the Q5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nizamuk Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 36 minutes ago, Q5driver58 said: Nizamuk. In my opinion I would stay well away from this type of camera. I fitted a front and rear Blackvue camera to my Q5. Hard wired so no unplugging from the socket no untidy wires and a very high quality item for the camera and a little box of tricks to stop the drain on your battery when car switched off (can’t remember name of this box). Fitted just over £400 but well worth it. The camera records even when away from the car so if someone is to bump your car the camera starts to record. If you have a budget you need to stick to I would suggest contacting a local fitter or read the reviews in Autoexpress car mag for cameras. Happy hunting. Enjoy the Q5. Hi the above mentioned dash cam also works as a rear view cam as you put reverse gear on you can see the rear through the dash cam 4 inch screen also ,so that is why i prefer this also this is also hard wired one and got all the features a 400 pound one got buyers who bought this were given 5 star reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPAWS Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Not cheapest on the market both i have this fitted to my car front and back cams http://www.thinkware.com/Products/Dashcam/F770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey1956 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hi I am waiting for delivery of a Q5 and I am toying with the idea of dual dash cams ,Audi want £590 for their system ,anyone got experience of these or are there better ,I know there are certainly cheaper ones. Thanks Pagey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsc8w Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I have a Q5 with front and back cameras made by Blackvue, cost me around £300 plus wired in locally by a guy in Cranleigh, very good job no wires visible . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q5driver58 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I can’t recommend Blackvue enough. The 2 channel DR650GW hard wired, they are similar in size and shape to the thinkware. www.blackvue.co.uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPAWS Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, dsc8w said: Blackvue That was my 1st choice till i started reading up on the thinkware f770 which i think has more spec for my money over the blackvue yet both good cams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey1956 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 How do they look sizewise? and I was just wondering about warranty issues . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPAWS Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 had mine awhile now and never had to use warranty so cant comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey1956 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Paul A6 said: had mine awhile now and never had to use warranty so cant comment Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nizamuk Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 4 hours ago, pagey1956 said: Hi I am waiting for delivery of a Q5 and I am toying with the idea of dual dash cams ,Audi want £590 for their system ,anyone got experience of these or are there better ,I know there are certainly cheaper ones. Try this one only 75 pounds got lots of features like lane assist rear view cam https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222645081777 4 hours ago, pagey1956 said: Thanks Pagey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q5driver58 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Just a couple of pics of Blackvue fitted to my car. This is the second Audi I have had these cameras fitted to and have no reason to use the warranty so cannot comment on the warranty. Photos 1,2 & 3 front camera Photos 4&5 rear camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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