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This is Why You Need Dash Cam With Parking Mode

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by nk1794, Jan 31, 2018.

  1. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    My truck was hit in while parked back in May of last year. The driver just walked away like nothing happened. He didn't leave any notes. The damage seemed minor but it was around $3K. Thanks goodness for the video. I was able to get my deductible back from my insurance company.
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  2. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    I didn't know they had that feature how long does it stay on for?
     
  3. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:02 PM
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    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    I just got my garmin 55 today, just waiting on my parking mode cable and it’s going on!
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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  5. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Let me know how you like it.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:05 PM
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  7. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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  8. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:09 PM
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    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Cool will do.
    Does your parking mode start recording when it senses movement? Or is it recording all the time your parked?
     
  9. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Records when it senses movement. Did you get a backup power pack? You don't want to drain your main battery.
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:13 PM
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    No not yet. Is it that cellink you mentioned above ^?
     
  11. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Yes, sir.
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:22 PM
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    You’ll love it
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:34 PM
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    Is your cellink hardwired?
     
  14. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Yes
     
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    I was playing with it today and man! Really good picture!
    To you have parking mode cable on yours Sean? If so how you like it.
     
  16. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:36 PM
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    Cool where you have it located?
     
  17. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Under driver's seat with some Velcro to keep it in place. Nothing fancy.
     
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  18. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:39 PM
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    Cool and did it come with wire long enough to reach the fuse box. Or you had to get it.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    No worries, glad to share what I know.
     
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    That's cool, I didn't know it existed. My truck has been hit twice! And, a door ding. Would've been nice to have.
     
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  23. Dec 27, 2023 at 3:39 AM
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    im glad it worked out for you. Why would someone leave is beyond me. Taking responsibility for one’s actions is a basic principle. I recently got a dash camera and I keep parking mode on even in my driveway
     
  24. Dec 27, 2023 at 3:56 AM
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    GODZILLA ASCM#1 Douchebag formerly known as 50 Buck

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    Trying not to mod it
    FYI, this is a really old thread. The last response before yours was from 2018, and the OP that you are tagging hasn't been on the site since 2020.

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    That's not to say responding to an old/dead thread is a bad thing, just letting you know you may not get any kind of a response from him.
     
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    I didn’t notice. But thanks.
     
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    I highly recommend dash cams!

    I live in the Atlanta area. Ads for scumbag ambulance chasers are absolutely everywhere-and those ads heavily imply that anyone who gets into a wreck is gonna come out stinking rich.

    People will TRY to get into fender benders with you. They will lock eyes and pull smack out in front of you.

    Dash cams are great!
     
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    I have an old rexing, do you have any recommendations?
     
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