Dashcam - Toyota Yaris Forums

attrapereves · 02-10-2015, 06:27 PM

Anyone use a dashcam in their Yaris? How do you have it rigged up? Any pictures?

ucsmfu · 02-14-2015, 02:11 AM

Here's mine, I am using the G1W-C with a customized polarized lens

http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_67201.html

ezhacker1 · 02-14-2015, 02:42 AM

I use a GoPro Hero 4 mounted ontop of the center cluster while driving, on top of having a dvr rearview mirror that records front and back while parked.

bairjo · 02-14-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ucsmfu

Here's mine, I am using the G1W-C with a customized polarized lens

http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_67201.html

I want one....wish I would of had one when the piece of drainage pipe blew off the landfill truck and I hit it....ruining my front bumper....

ucsmfu · 02-14-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bairjo

I want one....wish I would of had one when the piece of drainage pipe blew off the landfill truck and I hit it....ruining my front bumper....

you should get one, it's good to get that peace of mind when your car is parked or when driving :) adds an extra eye witness

attrapereves · 02-14-2015, 05:06 PM

Did you run the wiring into the headliner? Did you use the existing cigarette lighter or wire up your own?

On my wife's car (she has a G1W too) we just ran the wiring into the headliner between the windshield and headliner, down the side of the seal of the passenger door, and into the cigarette lighter. Luckily her car has two outlets so we can charge phones and run the camera.

MoneyT8 · 02-15-2015, 05:41 PM

I have a G90 on my Yaris, however it's not working at the moment. The most difficult part was mounting the dashcam on the black dotted area behind the rearview mirror. I had to use gps dashboard plates adhesive.

ucsmfu · 02-16-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by attrapereves

Did you run the wiring into the headliner? Did you use the existing cigarette lighter or wire up your own?

On my wife's car (she has a G1W too) we just ran the wiring into the headliner between the windshield and headliner, down the side of the seal of the passenger door, and into the cigarette lighter. Luckily her car has two outlets so we can charge phones and run the camera.

around headliner, than down to the fuse box where I have harwired it with a power magic pro

LugNut · 09-06-2015, 12:03 PM

I installed a base G1W yesterday in my Yaris, and the included power cord was plenty long by about one foot extra (coiled it up under the dash). I mounted the camera, using the provided suction cup, just below the black dots behind the rear view mirror. Then ran the cord up, then to the right (US passenger's side) pushing it up under the headliner. Then to the door frame, then down just under the inside-facing portion of light gray vinyl gap sealer strip. Then under/between the kick panel and bezel on the right side. Then across the dash's edge, just above the floor -- there were even three unused tabs there where twist-ties can support the wire. Then again behind the bezel and to near the lighter plug. Except at both ends, all the power cord is hidden.

My G1W came with a rather large plug-in transformer on the end of the power line -- apparently the unit needs 5V, not 12V. It has a red LED that's illuminated whenever the car's on.

I don't normally need the lighter plug for anything else, so this works for me. The G1W has a small battery in it, enough to shut it down if unplugged (and when the car routinely shuts off). I read that this battery needs periodic replacing, though.

09GLH · 09-29-2015, 11:27 AM

G1W-C here, too. Great dashcam, cheap and easy to use. ucsmfu, the PMP catches walking past or just for driving?

MoneyT8 · 10-17-2015, 10:38 PM

I have installed a A118C dashcam from spytec. It's been on a few months and it's working great so far. I hardwired it and the mount is staying on strong. I'm planning on installing a rear cam as well because you never know.

ucsmfu · 10-22-2015, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 09GLH

G1W-C here, too. Great dashcam, cheap and easy to use. ucsmfu, the PMP catches walking past or just for driving?

catches everything, even when your car is turned off. It regulates car battery so it doesn't drain :)

CoryM · 10-22-2015, 11:55 AM

I installed an A118 on my car a few weeks ago. I chose it because of the wide angle lens, it fits the Yaris well, and is less visible than others. Audio isn't great, but good enough to catch what a dashcam needs to catch. My idea of dashcams is you only want them to record the other guy, not you as much as possible. No point showing your insurance company your speedo or GPS and have them not cover you because you were doing 5kph over the limit when someone blew a red light.
Cheers.

02-10-2015, 06:27 PM	#1
attrapereves Drives: 2010 Yaris 2dr 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: KCMO Posts: 78	Dashcam Anyone use a dashcam in their Yaris? How do you have it rigged up? Any pictures?

02-14-2015, 02:42 AM	#3
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	I use a GoPro Hero 4 mounted ontop of the center cluster while driving, on top of having a dvr rearview mirror that records front and back while parked. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

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attrapereves Drives: 2010 Yaris 2dr 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: KCMO Posts: 78	Did you run the wiring into the headliner? Did you use the existing cigarette lighter or wire up your own? On my wife's car (she has a G1W too) we just ran the wiring into the headliner between the windshield and headliner, down the side of the seal of the passenger door, and into the cigarette lighter. Luckily her car has two outlets so we can charge phones and run the camera.

02-15-2015, 05:41 PM	#7
MoneyT8 Drives: White Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 85	I have a G90 on my Yaris, however it's not working at the moment. The most difficult part was mounting the dashcam on the black dotted area behind the rearview mirror. I had to use gps dashboard plates adhesive.

09-06-2015, 12:03 PM	#9
LugNut Drives: 2007 2DR Liftback Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: N.E., KS Posts: 115	I installed a base G1W yesterday in my Yaris, and the included power cord was plenty long by about one foot extra (coiled it up under the dash). I mounted the camera, using the provided suction cup, just below the black dots behind the rear view mirror. Then ran the cord up, then to the right (US passenger's side) pushing it up under the headliner. Then to the door frame, then down just under the inside-facing portion of light gray vinyl gap sealer strip. Then under/between the kick panel and bezel on the right side. Then across the dash's edge, just above the floor -- there were even three unused tabs there where twist-ties can support the wire. Then again behind the bezel and to near the lighter plug. Except at both ends, all the power cord is hidden. My G1W came with a rather large plug-in transformer on the end of the power line -- apparently the unit needs 5V, not 12V. It has a red LED that's illuminated whenever the car's on. I don't normally need the lighter plug for anything else, so this works for me. The G1W has a small battery in it, enough to shut it down if unplugged (and when the car routinely shuts off). I read that this battery needs periodic replacing, though.

09-29-2015, 11:27 AM	#10
09GLH Drives: 2009 Yaris 5 door Join Date: May 2015 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 23	G1W-C here, too. Great dashcam, cheap and easy to use. ucsmfu, the PMP catches walking past or just for driving?

10-17-2015, 10:38 PM	#11
MoneyT8 Drives: White Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 85	I have installed a A118C dashcam from spytec. It's been on a few months and it's working great so far. I hardwired it and the mount is staying on strong. I'm planning on installing a rear cam as well because you never know.

10-22-2015, 11:55 AM	#13
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	I installed an A118 on my car a few weeks ago. I chose it because of the wide angle lens, it fits the Yaris well, and is less visible than others. Audio isn't great, but good enough to catch what a dashcam needs to catch. My idea of dashcams is you only want them to record the other guy, not you as much as possible. No point showing your insurance company your speedo or GPS and have them not cover you because you were doing 5kph over the limit when someone blew a red light. Cheers.