[Merged] The Official BlackVue DR400G-HD Owners Thread

[qqq17]

I know alot of people said that if the cam didn't have a lcd on it show it recording, they wouldn't by it.

Since the blackvue doesn't have one, does it really matter?

[Pro]

I know alot of people said that if the cam didn't have a lcd on it show it recording, they wouldn't by it.

Since the blackvue doesn't have one, does it really matter?

Doesn't bother me at all.

I have an Android phone and can easily view videos on it by putting the microsd into my phone. There's a blackvue app for the android on the market. Check it out. It's pretty good and it's free.

[Pro]

Oh, quick question.

Where are most people mounting their camera? Driver or Passenger side?

[username333]

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Oh, quick question.

Where are most people mounting their camera? Driver or Passenger side?

[Praetorian]

i've got a gps that was the sole user of my front cigarette lighter, but now getting the blackvue, it looks like i'll need to get some kind of splitter to fit both.

can anyone recommend a good splitter i can get and from where?

thanks!

[gimmegimme]

Oh, quick question.

Where are most people mounting their camera? Driver or Passenger side?

I put mine on the driver's side such that it is completely hidden from the passenger. I didn't want to bother explaining to everyone who gets in my car why I have a camera and why I'm paranoid.

[dtour]

i've got a gps that was the sole user of my front cigarette lighter, but now getting the blackvue, it looks like i'll need to get some kind of splitter to fit both.

can anyone recommend a good splitter i can get and from where?

thanks!

I picked up this from Monoprice a while back.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...=2#description EARN CASH BACK

Still haven't got around to use it yet but bought it because of the good reviews. You could probably get something cheaper that does the same thing on dealextreme or eBay.

[kay188]

Looks like you blurred out the numbers in every picture except for the last one, the close-up of your GPS unit.
Watch out, I'm tracking your BV on the internet as we speak

LOL GGGGG. I uploaded the photos, realized there were numbers visable, blurred them, reuploaded them but I forgot about the last one.

Track my a$$, my unit has been off for more than 24hrs. LOL

[yao416]

LOL GGGGG. I uploaded the photos, realized there were numbers visable, blurred them, reuploaded them but I forgot about the last one.

Track my a$$, my unit has been off for more than 24hrs. LOL

lol

[kay188]

can you unwrap the battery so see the specs
maybe you can hit up a hobby shop and pick up some bigger lipo battery's
but then again i think the firmware is made to cut power when its unplugged
maybe some how make battery pack for main power

The specs on paper says it's 190mah. I got lazy and didn't want to accidently ruin my unit. I have a LOT of bad luck, and life hates me... so many things either break or get broken by me.

It's possible to mod this unit into a case, mod a large amperage battery onto the battery terminal, AND the power connector so it turns on and runs off the battery.

You could even DIY a switch from the battery to the power connector so you can turn the unit off at will, and the battery will allow the camera to shut down making the whole thing totally portable.

[Mistro]

Has anyone with front tints tried to pull theirs off yet? How exactly do you take it off anyways? Dental floss?

I installed mine today and I don't plan to pull it off any time soon, but i'm curious about what would happen to the front tint if I do. (It's the really really really light dealer tint plus darker sunshade)

Also, I'm guessing that once you pull it off you have to reapply another sticky pad? Or can you re-use it?


And if anyone reading this wants sample clips in foggy weather with a bit of glare, see my post here:
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/post-.../#post14440377

[vadimus]

Has anyone with front tints tried to pull theirs off yet? How exactly do you take it off anyways? Dental floss?

I installed mine today and I don't plan to pull it off any time soon, but i'm curious about what would happen to the front tint if I do. (It's the really really really light dealer tint plus darker sunshade)

Also, I'm guessing that once you pull it off you have to reapply another sticky pad? Or can you re-use it?


And if anyone reading this wants sample clips in foggy weather with a bit of glare, see my post here:
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/post-.../#post14440377

You cannot reuse sticky pad. When both included are already used, you can simply use any decent double side adhesive. 3M VHB is one of the best.

[kay188]

You cannot reuse sticky pad. When both included are already used, you can simply use any decent double side adhesive. 3M VHB is one of the best.

You somewhat can, depending how you pull it off?

I heated mine with a hair dryer, and it came off the mount stuck to the windshield... it was still very sticky on the mount side.
However it was STUCK to the windshield if you let the adhesive set for a long while.

I peeled mine off the windshield, and it just deformed the sticky pad.
I used it again though by applying a lot of heat and squeezing the mount with the pad onto the windshield. Seems to be pretty stuck at the moment.

[vadimus]

You somewhat can, depending how you pull it off?

I heated mine with a hair dryer, and it came off the mount stuck to the windshield... it was still very sticky on the mount side.
However it was STUCK to the windshield if you let the adhesive set for a long while.

I peeled mine off the windshield, and it just deformed the sticky pad.
I used it again though by applying a lot of heat and squeezing the mount with the pad onto the windshield. Seems to be pretty stuck at the moment.

Anyway reused deformed pad won't give you the original strength.
I wouldn't let $200 device fall down neither during hot summer nor cold winter and be broken or stuck under the brake pedal for saving couple of bucks on the sticky pad.

As for heating mount with a hair dryer - risking to crack the windshield for saving on a pad - is something beyond my common sense will tolerate.

[kay188]

Anyway reused deformed pad won't give you the original strength.
I wouldn't let $200 device fall down neither during hot summer nor cold winter and be broken or stuck under the brake pedal for saving couple of bucks on the sticky pad.

Oh ya, I know. I just don't want to use the actual pad itself because it's so strong. I tried to think of some other solution to mount it, but the only way was the pad...
I don't want velcro, as it allows vibrations since it's not attached to the car itself with strength.

I tried regular tape... didn't work. Duct tape is too ugly looking...

I want more of these pads made to size for the mount!!!