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Originally Posted by whitev70r
Do you all swear by dashcams? Thinking it might be time ... simple 2 channel, front and rear. I don't need crazy features, just to be able to get footage if sh*t happens. Any recommendations for place to buy and install? I was thinking of the Thinkware Q200.
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I'll dodge your question by somewhat answering it head-on, but if you recall earlier this summer, we went on a road trip and our car was hit and run. Only after we got back, the dashcam showed up in the mail. I really wished I had a dashcam (hindsight is 20/20!) I can't remember if it was you or underscore, but someone teased how I managed to survive so long in Toronto w/o one. Truth of the matter is, I wished I had gotten one a lot earlier. I personally don't think you really need a super fancy one. I have a 2-channel and while it's nice, it isn't necessary.
I bought my camera from redtigercam.com and they currently have a sale. Keep in mind, their prices are in USD but they have a Canadian distributor so you don't need to pay additional taxes/duties/brokerage fees. I'm sure others have experience with other brands, but I got it when they had a Rennlist members sale.
For installation, you can keep it simple by using the cigarette lighter adapter, but if you want to hardwire it for certain functions, you could DIY, but I think there are a few shops in Richmond (your favourite place!) to do it for you. (Not racist.) I followed a few YouTube tutorials on the DIY hardwire install. It was a relatively simple procedure.