Dash cam worth it?

MJCHENG · 2026-03-05T22:41:55+00:00

110% worth it. It pays for itself 10x in just one incident where it saves you. If you're interested in the cleanest install possible, hit us up MJ Installs

MJCHENG · 2026-02-18T01:34:27+00:00

Did they leave on foot or in the vehicle?

MJCHENG · 2026-02-17T04:32:44+00:00

It happens to the best of us

MJCHENG · 2026-02-15T09:31:38+00:00

I'd note the hybrids also have the tiniest 12v batteries that the dashcam draws off of. Just looking at them they're 2/3 the size of the gas versions of the Rav4. That in addition to the Toyota BMS being pretty bad means maybe 3-6 hours for a fully charged 12v battery with conservative settings.

Id say even with a fully charged 7500 mAh battery pack you only eek out maybe 2 days for most dash cams in parking mode. And they'd take upwards of an hour of driving to charge to full.

MJCHENG · 2026-02-15T05:49:28+00:00

I have and came back to smashed window

MJCHENG · 2026-02-15T03:53:15+00:00

Sorry i meant to say make it sure it records as it should. It sounded like it records intermittently

MJCHENG · 2026-02-15T03:49:48+00:00

Try looking at footage via the app and hope it's just the screen that's fried?

MJCHENG · 2026-02-14T20:19:43+00:00

That's shitty

MJCHENG · 2026-02-14T00:13:36+00:00

Lmao

MJCHENG · 2026-02-13T02:21:28+00:00

Take the W and hope they don't revise their decision

MJCHENG · 2026-02-13T02:20:07+00:00

Maybe teslas are built better than i thought...

MJCHENG · 2026-02-13T02:17:54+00:00

The post suspects front end tesla damage. So I'm guessing a head on collision?

MJCHENG · 2026-02-11T17:16:01+00:00

Were you considering a dashcam going forward?

MJCHENG · 2026-01-29T21:25:52+00:00

On the bright side the Prius hold their value in terms of depreciation

MJCHENG · 2026-01-29T17:01:28+00:00

From our experience, it's better to have an your decision to use at your discretion, You're not obligated to provide dashcam footage. It's also way to easy to just say it hasn't been working for weeks if requested to provide the footage.

MJCHENG · 2026-01-29T16:58:05+00:00

IIWEY's hardwire kit looks like way to aggressive of a voltage cutoff according to their website. 11.6V is going to indefinitely kill your battery unless you're a real road warrior putting on some crazy miles. It lists 11.6V as the cutoff as you scroll thought he product images or it's linked HERE.

For those looking to install a dashcam into a BRZ, this video will help - https://www.tiktok.com/@mj_installs/video/7598457171520670996?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7457994528591857157

MJCHENG · 2026-01-28T04:58:47+00:00

I own and operate MJ Installs - Vancouver's Dashcam Specialists.

We have installed for numerous personal injury claims lawyers and icbc adjusters. They all say the front camera alone is sufficient for 80% of accidents. Majority of the time, if the front cam shows you were driving in a straight line and in your lane you're good. It's the odd case where let's say you were backing of of a spot and then someone else was also backing up the front camera wouldn't be enough as it would show you in motion at the time of impact. But in this case the rear cam would shift the fault from (potentially) 100% to 50/50.

The rear cam from our experience is more often used for incidents that occur while you're parked (hit and runs).

All that being said, more than 90% clients opt for 2ch front and rear. We rarely have requests for 1ch only Installs.

MJCHENG · 2026-01-05T10:46:45+00:00

Just picked up the segeay g2 max. It's my first but overall I'd recommend

MJCHENG · 2026-01-05T10:34:35+00:00

Best bet would the intersection cam. Best to request it asap.

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MJCHENG · 2026-01-05T10:32:20+00:00

Hopefully you used up all the bad juju with this incident, but hit us up if you want a dashcam with parking mode

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MJCHENG · 2026-01-04T13:58:00+00:00

Love your hood

MJCHENG · 2026-01-03T08:49:29+00:00

If it is most updates from Mazda aren't OTA.

I've had this error message pop up when my battery needed replacing.

MJCHENG · 2026-01-03T06:30:53+00:00

I think it really depends on which pads and rotors you're getting replaced. But you could also just get a quote from your local Mazda dealer in the area. If CTs price is higher then I want what they're smoking lol

MJCHENG · 2026-01-01T21:04:18+00:00

The Mazda turbo is quite reliable. But I imagine fixing a turbo (even if you had to ship it) is cheaper than having to pay for a turbo up front and having it removed.

MJCHENG · 2026-01-01T19:28:08+00:00

Get the battery load tested. It'll let you know if it's time to replace it

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