NAVIG(8)R CRASH CAM

rustynutz · **Reply #30: May 03, 2012, 14:18:01**

Not really much to see, I just slapped it in line with, and to the left of the rear view mirror.

Haven't even got around to trying the power cable as yet....I've just been running it on batteries so far.

But, I will try to take a pic or 2 when I get the chance......

rustynutz · **Reply #31: May 04, 2012, 05:18:03**

Ok, managed to take a pic, you'll have to excuse the mess in the background....

Waja · **Reply #32: May 04, 2012, 05:30:00**

Looks good! When you use the recorder at night, how much light does the screen on the back of the unit spill or does it not turn the screen on when recording?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #33: May 04, 2012, 05:40:51**

That looks good.
Where would the cord run if plugged in when going?
I presume this needs to happen in order for it to automatically turn on with the ignition and turn off when you switch off.

P.S. What's your bike?

rustynutz · **Reply #34: May 04, 2012, 05:42:58**

Never bothered me at all when I trialled it......

Btw, you can turn the display off if you do find it annoying....

rustynutz · **Reply #35: May 04, 2012, 06:04:17**

Quote from: db08 on May 04, 2012, 05:40:51

That looks good.
Where would the cord run if plugged in when going?

P.S. What's your bike?

The cord is approximately 4 metres long so there should be more than enough length to run it across the top of the windscreen, behind the A pillar trim and then back to the lighter or power socket.
The roof lining pulls back enough to poke the cord in behind it so that part is easy.....and I'm hoping someone on here knows how to remove the A pillar trim???

Quote from: db08 on May 04, 2012, 05:40:51

I presume this needs to happen in order for it to automatically turn on with the ignition and turn off when you switch off.

Yep....

Quote from: db08 on May 04, 2012, 05:40:51

P.S. What's your bike?

It's a 1982 Honda CX500EC fitted with a Turbo lookalike fairing.....

Doggie 1 · **Reply #36: May 04, 2012, 06:50:58**

Quote from: rustynutz on May 04, 2012, 06:04:17

Quote from: db08 on May 04, 2012, 05:40:51
That looks good.
Where would the cord run if plugged in when going?

P.S. What's your bike?

The cord is approximately 4 metres long so there should be more than enough length to run it across the top of the windscreen, behind the A pillar trim and then back to the lighter or power socket.
The roof lining pulls back enough to poke the cord in behind it so that part is easy.....and I'm hoping someone on here knows how to remove the A pillar trim???

Quote from: db08 on May 04, 2012, 05:40:51
I presume this needs to happen in order for it to automatically turn on with the ignition and turn off when you switch off.

Yep....

Quote from: db08 on May 04, 2012, 05:40:51
P.S. What's your bike?

It's a 1982 Honda CX500EC fitted with a Turbo lookalike fairing.....

Part (a) Thanks.

Part (b) Thanks.

Part (c) Thanks.

Overall: Thanks.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #37: May 06, 2012, 00:23:03**

Quote from: rustynutz on May 04, 2012, 06:04:17

It's a 1982 Honda CX500EC fitted with a Turbo.....

2i30s · **Reply #38: May 06, 2012, 09:38:40**

I'm 99% sure the A pillar trim is just a pull off cover Russ.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #39: May 06, 2012, 09:51:11**

Quote from: 2i30s on May 06, 2012, 09:38:40

I'm 99% sure the A pillar trim is just a pull off cover Russ.

Russ, when you get around to it, can you pull yours off and if nothing goes horribly wrong, I'll try it with mine.

2i30s · **Reply #40: May 06, 2012, 09:55:35**

Quote from: db08 on May 06, 2012, 09:51:11

Quote from: 2i30s on May 06, 2012, 09:38:40
I'm 99% sure the A pillar trim is just a pull off cover Russ.

Russ, when you get around to it, can you pull yours off and if nothing goes horribly wrong, I'll try it with mine.

rusty can be the Guinea pig.

Dazzler · **Reply #41: May 06, 2012, 10:07:21**

Quote from: 2i30s on May 06, 2012, 09:55:35

rusty can be the Guinea pig.

Don't be mean.. It's only when he gets a bee in his bonnet...

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #42: May 06, 2012, 12:10:31**

I'm sure rustynutz will have no trouble pulling it off.

rustynutz · **Reply #43: May 06, 2012, 14:00:38**

Quote from: db08 on May 06, 2012, 09:51:11

Quote from: 2i30s on May 06, 2012, 09:38:40
I'm 99% sure the A pillar trim is just a pull off cover Russ.

Russ, when you get around to it, can you pull yours off and if nothing goes horribly wrong, I'll try it with mine.

Got too much other stuff going on at the moment so you'll probably get yours done before I'm likely to do mine, Dave....

Quote from: Dazzler on May 06, 2012, 10:07:21

Don't be mean.. It's only when he gets a bee in his bonnet...

I don't wear bonnets, Daz.....

And a bee in a helmet can be nasty....

marky12 · **Reply #44: May 08, 2012, 05:23:32**

Hi guys,
Forgive the intrusion as I'm not an 'i30' owner, however, this discussion was the only one I could find that was sensible.
I bought one of these crash cams and installed on Friday. I was very disappointed with the clarity (couldn't read a number plate of car in front at traffic lights or read street signs) until about an hour ago I found out the lens is on a thread and you can focus it. The difference now is chalk & cheese, excellent clarity. Thoroughly recommend the navig8r now (was considering returning it....)
Thought you may need to know this as it looks like a few of you are going to take the plunge.
Regards
Mark

Phil №❶ · **Reply #45: May 08, 2012, 06:31:17**

Hello marky12 and welcome to the forum. I30 ownership is not a prerequisite as there are many and varied topics for you to read and contribute to if you wish. Already, you have contributed your personal experience for the benefit of fellow members, thanks for that.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #46: May 08, 2012, 07:31:57**

Thanks Mark for your input - I've got mine coming so I'm glad you posted about it.
A bit disappointed that you could only find one sensible thread on the forum though....

Shambles · **Reply #47: May 08, 2012, 08:35:19**

Quote from: marky12 on May 08, 2012, 05:23:32

Forgive the intrusion as I'm not an 'i30' owner

Be turned to the dark side you can

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #48: May 08, 2012, 09:00:06**

Hi and welcome Marky. Now you have the camera, you just need an i30 to stick it on.

meehalych · **Reply #49: May 08, 2012, 11:17:00**

Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on May 08, 2012, 09:00:06

Hi and welcome Marky. Now you have the camera, you just need an i30 to stick it on.

marky12 · **Reply #50: May 09, 2012, 01:08:14**

Thanks for the welcoming remarks.
Cheers
Mark

rustynutz · **Reply #51: May 09, 2012, 06:05:44**

Quote from: marky12 on May 08, 2012, 05:23:32

Hi guys,
Forgive the intrusion as I'm not an 'i30' owner, however, this discussion was the only one I could find that was sensible.
I bought one of these crash cams and installed on Friday. I was very disappointed with the clarity (couldn't read a number plate of car in front at traffic lights or read street signs) until about an hour ago I found out the lens is on a thread and you can focus it. The difference now is chalk & cheese, excellent clarity. Thoroughly recommend the navig8r now (was considering returning it....)
Thought you may need to know this as it looks like a few of you are going to take the plunge.
Regards
Mark

Thanks for the heads up, Mark, I'll have to go check that out....

And welcome to our little forum...

*Edit: Just checked it out and after initially thinking it wasn't able to turn, I did manage to move it and sure enough, it does alter the focus.
Looks like some experimenting is in order....

Thanks again, Mark...

marky12 · **Reply #52: May 09, 2012, 07:49:59**

Hi Rustynutz,
Yeah, mine was tight too and I was being very careful as I wanted to return it if I couldn't focus it. Last thing I wanted to do was break it.
I just focused it as best I could using its little screen, then I marked the body and lens surround with a black texta (you can see it). Now I had a reference point I moved the lens up to half a turn either way. After each movement I recorded by holding in hand and always the same place, then put card in PC and viewed video. After some time I reduced movements to tiny bits until I couldn't tell any difference and figured that's as good as it gets. Went for a proper test drive and woohoo, I can read signs and number plates. Very happy now.
Cheers
Mark

Shambles · **Reply #53: May 09, 2012, 08:19:31**

Interesting(?) that the crashcam no longer features in Navig8Rs product lineup

http://www.navig8r.com.au/products

Waja · **Reply #54: May 09, 2012, 09:00:54**

Pretty sure that the same crashcam that you linked is made by the company Laser as per http://www.laserco.net/products/gps/navig8r-crashcams/NAVCAM-HD and they may have dropped the previous crash cam to make way for the new one which is smaller and has GPS logging as well possibly?

Dazzler · **Reply #55: May 09, 2012, 11:51:21**

I got an email from www.mwave.com.au and they are doing this camera for A$99 with free shipping (I assume that is only in OZ)

http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-49100135-FREE_SHIPPING_-_Navig8r_Car_Crash_Camera_HD720p_2_5_quot_LCD_-_wide_angle_lens_r

Doggie 1 · **Reply #56: May 09, 2012, 11:52:59**

Dazz mine off eBay was $89 delivered.

Dazzler · **Reply #57: May 09, 2012, 11:54:56**

I had a quick look at the thread couldn't see prices

Doggie 1 · **Reply #58: May 09, 2012, 11:57:27**

Here you go:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120894303727?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Mine was free delivery. I see now they've whacked $9 postage on it.
Might be worth an email if you want one.

Dazzler · **Reply #59: May 09, 2012, 12:10:14**

I have way too many cameras already