flookyk 99 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Could I ask, has anyone got a dashcam fitted to a Gen4 RX450h, especially the one that Lexus dealers sell you. If so can you please post a pic of it and how it looks, where it has been placed and does it interfere with the built in camera the car uses for speed sign recognition etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Habu 131 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 38 minutes ago, flookyk said: Could I ask, has anyone got a dashcam fitted to a Gen4 RX450h, especially the one that Lexus dealers sell you. If so can you please post a pic of it and how it looks, where it has been placed and does it interfere with the built in camera the car uses for speed sign recognition etc? As you probably know the Lexus dash cam system is now a front and rear system. Lexus uses the Nextbase 380GWX bundle. The system is very neat and fits flush to the glass so no dangly thing with a screen. The Lexus cameras don’t have screens on them (which I prefer) but you can see your vids using the Cam Viewer app. The front camera is mounted always in this location (see photo) so doesn’t affect the car’s own cameras. I should add that the rear camera is very small and you forget it’s there even though it’s mounted in the top middle of the rear glass. I had mine fitted during the PDI and Lexus warranty the system for 3 years. On my last Lexus, an ES, the Nextbase card failed just after the 12 month warranty period. No problem says Lexus as we warranty it for 3 years. Two days later I had a new Nextbase SD card. Video detail is good too, day and night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Habu 131 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 If you need better daylight image I can do those tomorrow. Just let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flookyk 99 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 55 minutes ago, Habu said: If you need better daylight image I can do those tomorrow. Just let me know. Thanks, those pictures are ok. I was wondering if they fitted it central on the front screen how they avoided getting in the way of the cars own camera but it looks like the dashcam is offset to the left of centre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Habu 131 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 All my previous Lexus cars have had the front camera in the same location. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fatts 69 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Other than in the event of a RTA; what use are dashcams? Do they go on recording when the car is parked and if that’s the case, what’s the impact on the car Battery? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
royoftherovers 2,495 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Fatts said: Other than in the event of a RTA; what use are dashcams? Do they go on recording when the car is parked and if that’s the case, what’s the impact on the car battery? https://news.motability.co.uk/motoring/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dashcams/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fatts 69 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, royoftherovers said: https://news.motability.co.uk/motoring/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dashcams/ Thanks Roy, The article provided a useful read. I note it did say having one fitted would not reduce one’s insurance premium but would help to prove one’s innocence in the event of a no fault accident. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
royoftherovers 2,495 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Fatts said: Thanks Roy, The article provided a useful read. I note it did say having one fitted would not reduce one’s insurance premium but would help to prove one’s innocence in the event of a no fault accident. That`s about right Banji and it will also help to incriminate you should you be at fault! Treat is as a Sleeping Policeman at your side to assist you when driving. Good Luck. I have one on each of the Merc and the Lexus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fatts 69 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Lexus Woodford are currently doing offers on dash cams in case anyone is interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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