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IanMetro



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I just leave my NextBase 512GW camera fitted.

It has a 'park' mode (from its own internal battery) that automatically records 2 mins if car is knocked. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
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hinchy



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Nextbase 512 GW is the one use and it works fine, but can't say it's any better or worse than whats out there has it the only one I've ever uesd. I must admit I don't ever remove it and yes I would think it would be an easy target for thieves.
PS it sits behind rear view mirror so it's not that obvious unless your looking for it. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
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JulesK



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Leave mine in as its wired through PowerMagic so recordings when parked up . If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Stevie5tapes



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Thanks for the replies. I looked at the 512GW today in Halfords. It was anouying that the dashcams was next to the radios (must be getting old now!) and the radios was turned up loud so couldn’t really concentrate. Still got home and read about the camera and looks like it’s easy to unmount etc. It’s got some good reviews as well. I think I’ll let Halfords install it as they have an offer on at the moment. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
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JulesK



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Steve, you can quite easily fit it yourself if you have a search on here, cable up along head lining, down pillar trim, through directly into fuse box behind glove box if you are hardwiring. If using cig. lighter it just comes down pillar under passenger seat and into console socket.

If I managed it anyone can Laughing

Someone will add if I've put anything wrong. Thumbs Up If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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blacktiger



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I leave mine put as it turns on if the car is bumped into. It could potentially record a hit and run. MY13 Santorini Black SD4 HSE

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Stevie5tapes



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I was going to fit the camera myself. The wiring kit is 20 pounds, but if I pay 30 pounds for fitting the 20 pound wiring kit is included in the price of fitting. So, to me I think it’s worth while letting Halfords fit it. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
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Shootgun



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Stevie5tapes wrote:
I looked at the 512GW today in Halfords. I think I’ll let Halfords install it as they have an offer on at the moment.


Halfords are a bunch of idiots, they couldn't hard wire my dash cam(even though they said they can) and they failed to fit my new battery...

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Stevie5tapes wrote:
I was going to fit the camera myself. The wiring kit is 20 pounds, but if I pay 30 pounds for fitting the 20 pound wiring kit is included in the price of fitting. So, to me I think it’s worth while letting Halfords fit it.


Do not let them anywhere near your car. I appreciate that all Halfords are not the same but our local branch couldn't even replace a brake light in my wife's Smart without lashing it up. I was too busy to do it at the time but ended up having to redo it as they had made such a mess of it.

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blacktiger



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Stevie5tapes wrote:
I was going to fit the camera myself. The wiring kit is 20 pounds, but if I pay 30 pounds for fitting the 20 pound wiring kit is included in the price of fitting. So, to me I think it’s worth while letting Halfords fit it.


I don't know which dash cam you bought but the two that I've bought (Thinkware F750 & a Nextbase Duo) come with all the wiring needed in the box. £20 extra? You were done mate. MY13 Santorini Black SD4 HSE

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Stevie5tapes



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I’ve not bought it yet, was just looking at them today. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
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JulesK



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The only things you need (if you're hardwiring ) are two piggyback fuse holders for a couple of quid plus a powermagic if you want a safety item for preventing battery drain mate Thumbs Up

ps.I went to Halfords with a lamp went and out comes this very eager lad who proceeded to try and take my headlamp unit out by pulling it forward !! when asked did he know what he was doing he replied " not really but cars are all the same" If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Joe



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I also have the Nextbase 512, bought Jan 2018.
Bought the hard wire kit and found a post on here with an idiots install guide inc pics.
The cam stays in the car 24/7.
I am pleased with it although I have not had any incidents to test it Shocked

Joe Fix it until it's broke !

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Fitted a Nextbase 512 GW in my Evoque today. Hardwired it using a piggyback fuse took less than 20 minutes. It will stay in car and left in parking mode to record any knocks. Freelander2 GS TD4 Manual in Lago Grey Smile .Roof Mount DVD 9.2''Screen~Window Tints~Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth~Retro Fit Sony Satnav~iPhone Dashmount~Side Steps~Woodco Armrest~Mudflaps~Land Rover Sunglass Holder~LED Interior Lights~Private Plate.Evoque Collected 17th Sept 2012.


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IanMetro



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

Just reserved a 512GW rear camera from Halfords, which should connect to my Nextbase 512GW front camera.

I have waited several months for these to come on sale. I will let you know how they perform together off the same SD card. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 74k+ miles) (MY2015)

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