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vozaday

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  1. I'm thinking of buying the BlackVue 650 dual channel w/magic power as well...only question is by adding the magic power does this goes against the warranty if it's installed by someone else and not the Dodge dealers?

    The only part of the warranty they "could" void is if you had electrical issues afterwords. But for me I just used fuse taps. They are 100% removable. No splicing into wires or anything like that. I love the magic pro, it's nice to have the true motion detection while the vehicle is parked.

  2. I believe that is the only difference. I don't know how the canbus part plays with the Dodges though. The capacitor should be wired into the "in" side of the relay. It's a decent size relay though, what do you have laying around?

    It's the same one you get from TRS. I had a spare before I didn't realize it went on the "in" side of the relay and ordered another one. Had 2 of them one to each ballast. Then I did a dodge truck and realized I only needed one. So it is sitting in the garage. Lol

  3. That is why I chose the BlackVue with magic power adapter. The camera will stay on even when the vehicle is off. It will eventually shut off when the adapter senses the battery voltage has dropped to a set voltage. The adapter also has an on off switch and allows a timer, so fully customizable as to how you want the camera to record. But it records motion, 5 seconds before the person walks by (or vehicle hits you) and 55 seconds after only with the adapter. That is why I paid the little bit extra. I almost got hit last week and it would have been tough explaining.

    It's not on when the car is not running, so if a hit and run happens, then it happens. I can see who's driving. I could probably read the plates to if I increased the resolution; however, as stated, that's not important to me.

  4. Not many dash cams have motion detection activated recording. The one I use doesn't - it has the theoretical ability, given the 3 axis G sensor. But it's not been implemented in mine.

    But for me the limiting factor is image quality; if I can't read the license plate on playback the thing is just a toy - and even if the device has a high res sensor, if the lens sucks (and most of them do) then you won't be able to read the plate number . . . . .

    Good to know, I was hoping for an actual motion detector. Thanks for clarifying.

    So I think I have it narrowed down to the Blackvue 650. I also see that they have a power setup that allows the camera to stay on, but will shut off the camera when voltage gets low. So best of both worlds.

  5. Greetings, I was wondering who all here uses dash cams and which ones do you prefer. I'm thinking about grabbing some. There seems to be a lot online but not exactly sure which route to go. I would prefer the sticking (non suction cup) type as it would have less vibrations and be more permanent. Plus something low profile.

    Thanks in advance

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