Progress thread: Tonto

[bhalay207]

Crikey that's low down... I see what you mean about the wires being annoying.

I'm still waiting on my wedge camera arriving... Hopefully that will be hidden more then my G1W is at the moment

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[Tonto]

I mean I could move it higher up but atm I use the buttons to play around with it. It's not in the way either.
If only the wires were on the other side lol.


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[cornishtaz]

Looks good mate, think I'd be tempted to put the front cam above the mirror

[bhalay207]

That's where mine is. When my new one arrives it should be even less discreet

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[Tonto]

I think once I am used to it I'll move it higher up and hide it a little more. At the moment it's a novelty so I'm sitting playing with settings etc lol.


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[bhalay207]

My new one arrived today. This is how it looks in the car





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[Tonto]

Very nice mate, I think I'm going to hide mine like that too!

My current issue is that it is turning it's self off and on whenever it likes, Rusty thought it may be because I have the dual USB socket constantly live even when car is off and the camera may be overheating but it still done it today even though I unplugged the mini USB side of the cable from camera..??

I have the piggyback fuse from box behind glovebox into dual USB socket, then a 3metre male to female USB cable running up to dash cam. I'm stuck as I don't know why it's doing it, on my way to work today it was perfectly fine but when I popped out it played up...


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[bhalay207]

When you say turning itself off, does it stop recording or the screen turn off?

If its turning itself off completely. turn 'Motion Detection' off. That should help.

If its just the screen, check to see whether you have it set to turn the display off after a few minutes.

[Tonto]

I think it's turning off altogether.. Motion detection is off too. Just spoke to Macauley who has same and he says he had same problem, need to lower it from 1080 to 720 and from 5mins to 3mins clips.. That cured it for him..


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[bhalay207]

That seems strange. What class of memory card are you using?

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[Tonto]

I'm using a Kingston 32gb class 10 card,
Kingston Flash Memory Card 32 GB, UHS Class 1/Class10 microSDHC UHS-I (Include microSDHC to SD Adapter) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0162YQG2I/r...-wbXWA0A8N


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[bhalay207]

Alot of these camera's can't handle class 10 cards so that could be another option. Some specify class 4 and above and some say class 6.

I've been lucky. All of mine have worked with my class 10 SanDisk card but I always make sure I format it when I put it in the camera for the first time.

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[Tonto]

I will format it as soon as I get in the car and drop clips from 5 mins to 3 mins but keep it at 1080 and see if that works. It states class 6 or above..


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[bhalay207]

If you still have no joy I would try a class 6 card. It's a pain but some cameras are notoriously picky about the cards that are used.

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[Tonto]

I will do mate, this is the cam I got after good recommendations
https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/141745389867


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[cornishtaz]

@Tonto do you have a link to the cam and usb adaptor bought

[Tonto]

Cam - http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/141745389867?_mw...noapp=true
USB socket - https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/252250761855
USB cable - https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/190855127521
Micro sd card - Kingston Flash Memory Card 32 GB, UHS Class 1/Class10 microSDHC UHS-I (Include microSDHC to SD Adapter) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0162YQG2I/r....wbBPQS16K


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[cornishtaz]

Nice thanks mate look at getting a setup for my Astra and the wifes Corsa

[Tonto]

Nice one, this one is good but I'm stuck at the moment as when recording it keeps turning itself off :/


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[cornishtaz]

Oh right let us know if you get a solution. Do you have any videos of the recording quality?

[Tonto]

I should have mate, will check card as I did format it before I left work


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[cornishtaz]

Ok cool thanks

[Tonto]

@cornishtaz

Not the best as these are 720p and sunlight being a dick.. I'll try and get a couple 1080 ones tomorrow

Front



Rear

[Tonto]

@cornishtaz

1080p

Front


Rear

[Tonto]

So this little item arrived today and took all of two seconds to fit! I swear it's on correct!




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[sheppy1]

Haha I thought mine looked wonky too in the pics but not in person! Looks the shiz though! I like that

[Tonto]

Yeah I love it, only cost £1.08 too! Excellent little addition, it just makes it look so much smarter!

I also got an email from PayPal with a voucher code for £8.50 so I've just ordered 4 green led panels so I'm definitely changing from red to green when they arrive




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[sheppy1]

Oh wow!! What did you get that for?! And those will look good mate! Not sure I've seen anyone do green yet... Can't wait to see how that looks!

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[Tonto]

God knows but I'm not complaining lol. Thought well might as well order them as I had until 7th to use code. Just need my door handle lights changed to green too


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[Tonto]

So I finally figured out what the problem was with the dash cam, it doesn't like receiving power from the USB socket. If I use the 12v cig lighter it's perfect, not sure why but it's now working perfectly so I have removed the dual USB socket out of the glovebox and replaced the rear 12v socket with it.



The standard 12v socket it too long to put in glovebox so I'm going to order a shorter one and wire that in by splicing from rear sockets power so it comes on with car and not constantly live!


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[bhalay207]

At least you've got it sorted mate!

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[Rusty2009]

Top work mate


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[Tonto]

Thanks guys!

So since the cam is now working as it should I've moved it so it's more hidden!



Oh and look at all that lovely beading



And another lovely day in Newcastle..!!




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[tucpal]

Much better

[Tonto]

Had the new 12v socket delivered this morning and only just got around to fitting it into glovebox! So dashcam is all now wires in.





I took @Rusty2009 advice and took power from the rear dual USB socket as not to tamper with front power! So now instead of being constantly live it only comes on when the car is turned on.

I tried the rear DHL USB socket and it seems to charge my phone a lot quicker compared to the belkin USB adapter that plugs into cig lighter socket!


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[Rusty2009]

Looking good mate. I had to fit my 12v socket behind the glovebox as I couldn't fit the plug in the glovebox with my shelf.

[Tonto]

Yeah it's a very tight fit but does just go in. I had to buy a new 12v socket as the one from rear is double the length with it having the plug on end.


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[sheppy1]

Only a tight fit because you have that shelf though so could always have removed it if needed

Glad it's all sorted and power is working etc mate!

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[Tonto]

Yeah I had to take shelf out to fit charger in haha! Nah it seems fine and I like the shelf!


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[Tonto]

New led panels arrived this morning





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[mrtc]

awesome

[Tonto]

awesome

Thank you!

Here's a few more photos since it's dark out!




My new friend!!



I also used my birthday money (I'm 29 but I know I sound 12 saying that haha) and ordered this today.. Fair to say I'm excited!!

[mrtc]

im so p1ssed off with you, not only do you have a driving licece, a lovely astra now you buy that bloody head unit, i hope you buy the dab receiver too, nice one matey

[Tonto]

im so pied off with you, not only do you have a driving licece, a lovely astra now you buy that bloody head unit, i hope you buy the dab receiver too, nice one matey

Haha sorry nah I haven't bought dab as I've never had it I don't miss it if you know what I mean..

Thank you I'm quite happy with my progress even though it is slow going lol.

No news on car/licence yet then?

[mrtc]

i have sent my form off again

[stigeye]

Looking forward to seeing it fitted, it makes a massive difference to the look of the interior 

[Tonto]

@mrtc fingers crossed then!!

@stigeye yeah I can't wait, had a play with @sheppy1 headunit on Saturday and loved it straight away!!


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[bhalay207]

If I didn't have to save for upcoming holidays then I'd have ordered that HU by now.

Pleased for you mate!

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[stigeye]

I'm looking at getting some eibach prokit lowering springs as soon as possible, then either some dna taillights or one of these head units (the price is about the same) Just torn between getting the outside done before starting the inside. So, every-time I see one of these units up and running I change my bloody mind lol.

[Tonto]

If I didn't have to save for upcoming holidays then I'd have ordered that HU by now.

Pleased for you mate!

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Thanks mate

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I'm looking at getting some eibach prokit lowering springs as soon as possible, then either some dna taillights or one of these head units (the price is about the same) Just torn between getting the outside done before starting the inside. So, every-time I see one of these units up and running I change my bloody mind lol.

I was exactly the same mate, I was torn between Powerfold mirrors and headunit but I decided I needed headunit lol. I am liking the way the inside is now and only really have biturbo steering wheel, gear knob and heated leather seats on my wish list but they'll come in time.

Outside I've fitted Eibachs and reverse parking sensors. Will get there at some point though!