A118C dash cam

Rick-sta · 17th November 2017, 03:34

Thanks everyone who replied to my recent post regarding choosing a dash cam. I've decided to go for the A118C mainly as I want one that is as hidden as possible. I have some questions regarding the camera though.

I want to hard wire the Dash cam, I've read that a hard wire kit is required as the camera is 5v and not 12v so can't be wired directly to a fuse. Has anyone got a link to a hard wire kit that worked for them as I read some had issues with some hard wire kits not working properly?

Also, what is the motion detection function?

And what SD card is best suited for the dash cam?

Cheers,

BaroqueMoon · 17th November 2017, 05:15

The A119s is the better camera. Check out youtube videos comparing them and make your own choice.

baxlin · 17th November 2017, 06:28

Excellent choice IMO.

I've had an A118c for over two years now, I bought it initially because its design matched the windscreen sensor unit in my then Lexus. It's now in my Volvo, mounted on the passenger side of the rear view mirror, a very neat installation with no visible wires whatsoever, it has a small inconspicuous screen, just as I like it.

On both cars, I just piggybacked a female trailing ciggy socket (couple of quid on eBay) to an ignition controlled fuse, and plugged the camera's OE plug into that, there was plenty of room to hide the plugs behind trim near the fuse box. No need for a pukka hardware kit

andy willi · 17th November 2017, 06:33

i stripped down the plug soldered wires to it and and put the circuit board into the front interior light , made sure it was safe by heat shrink been using it two years with no problems.

andy

myfirstrover · 17th November 2017, 15:33

I used something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DriveSmar...8AAOSwi2lZktEy , i used a scandisk micro memory card from Tesco ( not a e-bay copy ) and it worked fine , i tucked the cable along the headlining , down the pillar trim and down the side of the dash board , then connected the earth wire to an earth point on the A pillar and used the mini piggyback fuse connector to connect to a spare slot on the fuse board under the glove box , some slots are ignition controlled and some are permanent live so a bit of testing maybe required .

Vossy · 17th November 2017, 17:07

I have had a 118c for 18 months, hard wired easily to the fuse box using a piggy back fuse. Simple and straight forward, the camera looks like part of the mirror assembly from the outside and can't be seen unless you look for it. I'm looking at fitting the same on the rear window too.
Class 10 32gb card from Ebay or Amazon for about a tenner, go with Scandisk.

Mac_rouser · 17th November 2017, 17:34

Agree with Vossy re fuse piggyback and Scandisk class 10 32gb card.
If you have a Maplin near you, they will do a price check in store, if you ask them to. Amazon do the card mentioned above for under £12, Maplin will then sell you their over priced card for the same money

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Originally Posted by Vossy

I have had a 118c for 18 months, hard wired easily to the fuse box using a piggy back fuse. Simple and straight forward, the camera looks like part of the mirror assembly from the outside and can't be seen unless you look for it. I'm looking at fitting the same on the rear window too.
Class 10 32gb card from Ebay or Amazon for about a tenner, go with Scandisk.

Jakg · 18th November 2017, 11:14

Don't hardwire it, just get one of those multiway cigarette lighter adaptors and hide that behind the dash and hardwire that instead.

It means if you ever need to change cameras, you can easily.

trikey · 18th November 2017, 18:40

Motion detect - it will start recording if it feels a 'bump' when you are away from the car....

keithst24 · 18th November 2017, 18:42

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Originally Posted by trikey

Motion detect - it will start recording if it feels a 'bump' when you are away from the car....

Mine goes to sleep but records if anyone or thing moves in its view

17th November 2017, 03:34	#1
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17th November 2017, 05:15	#2
BaroqueMoon Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ballarat Posts: 937 Thanks: 576 Thanked 114 Times in 99 Posts	The A119s is the better camera. Check out youtube videos comparing them and make your own choice. __________________ Love my 75 and it loves me Membership Number 1703 This vehicle was the 82,624th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 6,161st 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 9,755th 75 in White Gold Metallic (code: GMN) to be made out of 12,251 White Gold Metallic 75s

17th November 2017, 06:28	#3
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Excellent choice IMO. I've had an A118c for over two years now, I bought it initially because its design matched the windscreen sensor unit in my then Lexus. It's now in my Volvo, mounted on the passenger side of the rear view mirror, a very neat installation with no visible wires whatsoever, it has a small inconspicuous screen, just as I like it. On both cars, I just piggybacked a female trailing ciggy socket (couple of quid on eBay) to an ignition controlled fuse, and plugged the camera's OE plug into that, there was plenty of room to hide the plugs behind trim near the fuse box. No need for a pukka hardware kit __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours! Last edited by baxlin; 17th November 2017 at 06:40..

18th November 2017, 18:40	#9
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Motion detect - it will start recording if it feels a 'bump' when you are away from the car.... __________________ Lest we forget..

17th November 2017, 06:33	#4
andy willi I really should get out more....... PRE LAUNCH 75/ZT 190/XJ 550 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: carcroft doncaster Posts: 2,866 Thanks: 101 Thanked 680 Times in 342 Posts	i stripped down the plug soldered wires to it and and put the circuit board into the front interior light , made sure it was safe by heat shrink been using it two years with no problems. andy

17th November 2017, 15:33	#5
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	I used something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DriveSmar...8AAOSwi2lZktEy , i used a scandisk micro memory card from Tesco ( not a e-bay copy ) and it worked fine , i tucked the cable along the headlining , down the pillar trim and down the side of the dash board , then connected the earth wire to an earth point on the A pillar and used the mini piggyback fuse connector to connect to a spare slot on the fuse board under the glove box , some slots are ignition controlled and some are permanent live so a bit of testing maybe required .

17th November 2017, 17:07	#6
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	I have had a 118c for 18 months, hard wired easily to the fuse box using a piggy back fuse. Simple and straight forward, the camera looks like part of the mirror assembly from the outside and can't be seen unless you look for it. I'm looking at fitting the same on the rear window too. Class 10 32gb card from Ebay or Amazon for about a tenner, go with Scandisk.

18th November 2017, 11:14	#8
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Don't hardwire it, just get one of those multiway cigarette lighter adaptors and hide that behind the dash and hardwire that instead. It means if you ever need to change cameras, you can easily.