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RobBrady Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:56 am Post subject: RAC 03 Super HD Rear View Mirror DashCam |
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We are delighted to announce that we are offering a 25% discount on the RAC 03 Super HD Rear View Mirror DashCam.
This sleek unit is a forward facing dash cam which has built-in GPS tracking, a ‘world first’ for a rear view mirror camera, and a state of the art
technology Ambarella AL750 chip.
The RAC 03 DashCam is not only armed with GPS to record speed and location, but also includes the PocketGPSWorld.com speed camera database which alerts drivers to upcoming speed (fixed, average and mobile), roadworks and red light cameras.
The RAC 03 Rear View Mirror DashCam is available to purchase at here with a 25% discount using the PocketGPSWorld.com code PGPSW03.
RAC Insurance customers can also save £30 (terms apply) on their annual RAC car insurance premium with the purchase of an RAC DashCam. Next day delivery shipping of £5.99 applies, offer ends 30th April 2016. _________________ Robert Brady |
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worried Lifetime Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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not a good idea, it blocks the most important image of the rear view mirror, probably against the law |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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But only when you want it to |
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archchancellor Lifetime Member
Joined: May 05, 2008 Posts: 45 Location: London
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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Be very interested to see a review of this by PocketGPSWorld - is this planned, guys? |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7123 Location: Reading
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archchancellor Lifetime Member
Joined: May 05, 2008 Posts: 45 Location: London
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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So does that enable POI proximity alerts in order to run the PocketGPSWorld camera database? |
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technik Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 789 Location: Midlands UK
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 12:18 am Post subject: |
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worried wrote: | not a good idea, it blocks the most important image of the rear view mirror, probably against the law |
I get that feeling you have never driven a van or truck. _________________ GO 620, Tomtom Android EU,
Garmin 2548LMT-D; 2599LMT-D |
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TieJustice Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2005 Posts: 66
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:44 am Post subject: No IOS |
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There are no iPhone capatable versions on line at any of the makers only android.
Only problem I have is in every RTA that has happened to me( driving instructor) it's always a rear shunt so forward faceing only has been a wast of time, and I always have rear and forward cameras, and the insurance company's have loved them, as they have seen we are always stopped and the morons have driven into the back of us, or a hit and run, has seen there number plate and police can see them and track them down( yes I was hit by a girl then she left the seen at grate speed and I passed my cam to them so they could see her face and reg)
It would be good if they had a version that had both front and back cameras and when revers engaged would also show as a reversing camera.
As you know most of the RTA's happen when reversing around shoping centers, and "every little helps" ( sorry ) .
Also I have been told that car battery will not cover devices that run all night plugged in even when they have a voltage guard, on new cars. 😕
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FrequentFlyer Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 962 Location: London
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:48 am Post subject: ? |
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So how do you fit it...I have a Honda CRV?....take off the existing mirror somehow ? |
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DSW Lifetime Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:13 am Post subject: |
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According to the website, the Image turns off whilst driving, therefore the mirror is still legal. However, at night, if one needs to use the 'mirror dipping' function to avoid rear headlight glare, I assume the camera will tilt also! Thus losing the correct forward view! I don't think it's practical to set the mirror to the dipping position and re-align the camera every time one drives at night. |
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alan_sh Lifetime Member
Joined: Aug 25, 2005 Posts: 545 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:23 am Post subject: |
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How does it attach to your existing mirror?
Alan |
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MrGumby Regular Visitor
Joined: Jan 21, 2006 Posts: 114 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:53 am Post subject: Useful 'trustedreview' answers most questions |
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See http://www.trustedreviews.com/rac-03-review
It needs constant power, so the thing I'd like to know is the current drain - how long will my car battery last when the car is parked at an airport and I'm away on a trip? |
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MrGumby Regular Visitor
Joined: Jan 21, 2006 Posts: 114 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:55 am Post subject: |
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worried wrote: | not a good idea, it blocks the most important image of the rear view mirror, probably against the law |
I think you'll find the law only requires you to have a good view from two mirrors - two door mirrors are fine. In any case, it doesn't block your view, it simply substitutes its own, wider mirror for the one built in to your car. |
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UKSNAPPER Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 01, 2007 Posts: 24 Location: Telford Shropshire
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 11:15 am Post subject: cost |
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is it just me ?
I cant see a price.just the % discount and postage costs. _________________ Id rather be riding a Motorcycle 4 wheels are the norm Subaru Forester |
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MrGumby Regular Visitor
Joined: Jan 21, 2006 Posts: 114 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 11:48 am Post subject: |
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DSW wrote: | if one needs to use the 'mirror dipping' function to avoid rear headlight glare, I assume the camera will tilt also! |
I suspect you'll find you lose the ability to 'dip' the mirror when you install this. In any case, I believe the 'dipping' or dimming function is internal to the mirror housing, in most cars, so wouldn't change the angle of the camera. |
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