Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 11, 2017 Good news. I really wish Mark would fit my dash cam! Only two years and still waiting! I hope all is good for Saturday. Bet you cannot wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted July 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Lauren said: Good news. I really wish Mark would fit my dash cam! Only two years and still waiting! I hope all is good for Saturday. Bet you cannot wait! It'll be Monday as on-call this weekend. But no, cannot wait. 2 Rich and Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Been thinking I should get a dash cam, your experiences are making me really want one now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 14 hours ago, Lauren said: Good news. I really wish Mark would fit my dash cam! Only two years and still waiting! I hope all is good for Saturday. Bet you cannot wait! any reason you can't fit it yourself? they are very simple and straight forwards to put in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 59 minutes ago, Tareim said: any reason you can't fit it yourself? they are very simple and straight forwards to put in He did the wiring loom thing for it about a year ago, that's as far as it's got. So I couldn't easily take over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 5 hours ago, Lauren said: He did the wiring loom thing for it about a year ago, that's as far as it's got. So I couldn't easily take over. Can't just run it into the cig lighter in the glovebox? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Sorry again to hear this Paul and sorry to hear that you've had another accident but lucky for you it was the Yaris (don't know if you remember Kristov4, he had his fixed then got rear ended shortly after picking her up if I recall correctly). Are you just fixing it or will you be getting RRG to add any new bits? @DanJ - To answer your question, if you bulk by insurance from Morris, you don't have to give tracks and dates straight away but it might exclude some tracks. 1 DanJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 55 minutes ago, Paul said: Can't just run it into the cig lighter in the glovebox? I don't have wires in sight in my cars. That would just look rubbish. All the wiring would need to be hidden. Mark also wired the USB port so that it would provide power for charging again which he spliced all in to the back of the feed to my head unit, so the camera is all wired into that. Well, at least it would be if he had actually fitted it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 46 minutes ago, Keethos said: Sorry again to hear this Paul and sorry to hear that you've had another accident but lucky for you it was the Yaris (don't know if you remember Kristov4, he had his fixed then got rear ended shortly after picking her up if I recall correctly). Are you just fixing it or will you be getting RRG to add any new bits? @DanJ - To answer your question, if you bulk by insurance from Morris, you don't have to give tracks and dates straight away but it might exclude some tracks. I looked into a few bits such as a carbon fibre boot but nothing worked out to be cost effective and I can't spend beyond the price of the repair itself. Everything for the car will be on hold for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Lauren said: I don't have wires in sight in my cars. That would just look rubbish. All the wiring would need to be hidden. Mark also wired the USB port so that it would provide power for charging again which he spliced all in to the back of the feed to my head unit, so the camera is all wired into that. Well, at least it would be if he had actually fitted it. You can wire a dashcam in fine with the 12v in the glove box without leaving wires exposed (except for one running from behind the rear view mirror but that's always going to be visible) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 He's already done the loom, he just needs to install it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Lauren said: I don't have wires in sight in my cars. That would just look rubbish. All the wiring would need to be hidden. Mark also wired the USB port so that it would provide power for charging again which he spliced all in to the back of the feed to my head unit, so the camera is all wired into that. Well, at least it would be if he had actually fitted it. I hid my wires in the headlining & A pillar into the glove box, the only wire you'd see is coming from the camera into the headlining 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerastes 204 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 8 hours ago, Tareim said: I hid my wires in the headlining & A pillar into the glove box, the only wire you'd see is coming from the camera into the headlining Same. Through the back of the glove box so you can't see anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 On 2017-7-12 at 8:38 AM, Rich said: Been thinking I should get a dash cam, your experiences are making me really want one now. Almost had to add another experience to your list. Some blithering idiot in an Audi decided to come in to my lane (completely...) with me half way along her car... managed to brake and swerve and avoid her just about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Thanks Rich for the photos (although I felt a bit ill after viewing). 1 Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cropzy 66 Report post Posted July 15, 2017 8 hours ago, Paul said: Thanks Rich for the photos (although I felt a bit ill after viewing). Poor 86! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted July 18, 2017 More photos today from Rich, she's starting to take shape again... 3 Lauren, GT86-Ian and Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted July 19, 2017 Looking much improved over last pics! What's the current ETA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted July 19, 2017 Is the car going to stay white ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted July 19, 2017 Getting there! Hopefully you havent been too put off going trackdays Paul. 1 TTR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted July 21, 2017 Looks like collection is now going to be around 1st August mark. Few delays here and there and the main GT86 tech is off until 31st and Rich would prefer a perfect mechanical inspection prior to pickup. 1 Rich reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted August 7, 2017 And she's back! 6 HariboPenguin, Deacon, Ade and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HariboPenguin 116 Report post Posted August 7, 2017 Nice to see it back and looking good as new again Must be quite a culture shock after 2 months of driving a Yaris lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted August 7, 2017 22 minutes ago, HariboPenguin said: Nice to see it back and looking good as new again Must be quite a culture shock after 2 months of driving a Yaris lol First 10 mins were not the smoothest.... 1 Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted August 9, 2017 Glad you got it back and all sorted. Now time to get back on the horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
