Ch1L5t3R 9 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Close call = dash cam ordered from Amazon! Was driving along, doing about 65, and a Mercedes taxi chose the last second to pull out at the jct for furzton lake, I slammed on the brakes, and had to skid my car to the left to avoid him. If I hadn't have turned as well as braked I would have t-boned him. And after, rather than stop and say sorry he sped off! So popped my GT86 in sport mode, went all Jason borne on him and chased him around mk till he went onto the a5 and I got his license plate and taxi number. I've called the taxi firm and they got him to call me to apologise 👏👌 1 sam534 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cropzy 66 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 To be honest you shouldn't have chased him. 1 Lowe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ch1L5t3R 9 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 43 minutes ago, cropzy said: To be honest you shouldn't have chased him. To be fair the Jason borne comment was a bit of a joke, I did follow him for a few roundabouts to get the index but I didn't break any limits or corner speeds to do this so didn't put myself in any further risk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeps 294 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 MK is a strange place, large wide roundabouts on DC roads so it's quite easy to maintain speed around a roundabout but you know the car at the next junction won't judge it properly and still try to leap out in front of you. Having experience with a Ford "powershift" gearbox with a laggy turbo they neither have power or shift off the line. Sometimes I swear it would be safer for the drink drivers to be on the roads than the standards of taxi drivers doing the short runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 244 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 21 minutes ago, Steeps said: MK is a strange place, large wide roundabouts on DC roads so it's quite easy to maintain speed around a roundabout but you know the car at the next junction won't judge it properly and still try to leap out in front of you. Having experience with a Ford "powershift" gearbox with a laggy turbo they neither have power or shift off the line. Sometimes I swear it would be safer for the drink drivers to be on the roads than the standards of taxi drivers doing the short runs. I find Taxi drivers to be absolute bellends.. no indicators, terrible manners and just pure horror. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Lucas@PartBox said: I find Taxi drivers to be absolute bellends.. no indicators, terrible manners and just pure horror. Agreed, worst drivers on the roads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Funny to read that taxi drivers are that bad. I recall reading in past that it's VERY hard to get taxi licence for classic London cabs for example, so i'd probably expect lot more professionalism from them Of course no clue how things are (or had been) in reality, as never been @UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeps 294 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 London black cabs yes, very well trained (the knowledge) and more road savvy than most users, but these are regular taxi firms so as long as you've been driving for 12 months, done an advanced test, know how the grid system works and know where the major landmarks are you're pretty much good to go. MK has a lot of competition for taxi drivers so it's a race to the bottom for pricing and talent, anyone more capable of driving will go elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonB95 33 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Looks like you were pretty lucky to avoid them. Unfortunately most of the drivers in Milton Keynes seem to be complete bandits and don't really pay attention to anyone else on the road. I've thought about getting a dashcam a few times, but I have never fully looked into them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minion 132 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 31 minutes ago, SimonB95 said: Unfortunately most of the drivers in Milton Keynes seem to be complete bandits and don't really pay attention to anyone else on the road. @TTR 3 Deacon, SimonB95 and Lowe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTR 509 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, SimonB95 said: Looks like you were pretty lucky to avoid them. Unfortunately most of the drivers in Milton Keynes seem to be complete bandits and don't really pay attention to anyone else on the road. I've thought about getting a dashcam a few times, but I have never fully looked into them Look at you getting all active on the forums, proud of you 😘 1 hour ago, Minion said: @TTR I pay plenty of attention to other people on the road, that's why I end up with an aneurysm every time I bloody drive 🖕 2 Minion and SimonB95 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowe 191 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 My dash cam paid for itself in 4 months when (in my previous car) a Lithuanian lorry hit me. Well worth having imho. 1 Ch1L5t3R reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nimz 70 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 I've had a few close calls recently too, dashcam is definitely going on my letter to Santa. 1 Ch1L5t3R reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cropzy 66 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Get a decent one rather then a cheap one. 1 Ch1L5t3R reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerastes 204 Report post Posted October 16, 2017 If you're with Adrian flux they have a list of approved dashcam's, will save you a bit more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemesis 15 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 What dash cam did you get? I'm hoping to get around to fitting mine in the next couple of days & eventually got a Viiofo A119 V2 after spending a lot of time watching youtube reviews. Where I live taxi drivers are pretty good but I find its BMW drivers who think they own the roads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ch1L5t3R 9 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 Dash cam all fitted I went for the nextbase 512GW as it is really highly reviewed. It was really easy to set up and really easy to run the cable through the roof and into the glove box 12v port without the need for any tools Turns on and starts recording from engine start. Let's hope I never need it but it's nice to know it's there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ch1L5t3R 9 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 On 16/10/2017 at 6:37 PM, cropzy said: Get a decent one rather then a cheap one. Yeah mine cost 130 :S was a bit more than i intended to spend but the reviews don't lie, this thing is awesome! On 16/10/2017 at 7:02 PM, Cerastes said: If you're with Adrian flux they have a list of approved dashcam's, will save you a bit more. I didn't check this list, but would be surprised if this one isn't on it as this tends to be the 'mainstream' one people go for 4 hours ago, Nemesis said: What dash cam did you get? I'm hoping to get around to fitting mine in the next couple of days & eventually got a Viiofo A119 V2 after spending a lot of time watching youtube reviews. Where I live taxi drivers are pretty good but I find its BMW drivers who think they own the roads I got this one vvv https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071JTRQK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I won't review it further as the reviews under amazon sum it up really nicely, but so far i would agree with the top ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerastes 204 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 I thought mine was mainstream too, but it wasn't on there. However there are some on their list that are inferior to mine. 1 Ch1L5t3R reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cropzy 66 Report post Posted October 18, 2017 I have a thinkware F770.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinkware-1080p-super-vision-Sensor/dp/B01LKCSR88/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1508340345&sr=8-2&keywords=thinkware+f770+dash+cam Cracking bit of kit. 1 Ch1L5t3R reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAN@ADRIAN FLUX 12 Report post Posted October 31, 2017 Hi, Just to let you know that our insurance scheme that offer discounts for the fitment of an approved dash cam will now accept any camera as long as it records in HD. Thanks, Dan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza82 41 Report post Posted October 31, 2017 Just got a NextBase 312GW ... installing it tomorrow for a test run up the M40 ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted November 1, 2017 Just got a NextBase 312GW ... installing it tomorrow for a test run up the M40 ... I've used that dash cam for 6 months, can't fault it. Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza82 41 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 On 01/11/2017 at 6:44 AM, sam534 said: I've used that dash cam for 6 months, can't fault it. Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Sensitive though ... took if off to 'play' (learn how it works if SWMBO comes in) with wifi interface. Just touching it or tapping table near it switches it on and starts recording! Getting fed up with recordings of the carpet and house interior!! :-) And the microsd I tried is fooked so just swapped it for new one. Will try again next time I go out. Then to hide the power cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
