[Soul_Glo]

Are you taking on any work at the moment?
Please PM your contact details if you are.

Thanks

[dest]

Without wanting to speak for him, I asked the same question last week, he doesn't do any work at all on cars these days

[makkan00]

Sorry guys, retired on the car platform and progressed in my own professional career.

Would love to help others / myself as modding is addiction but professional life is overwhelming these.

Hope all if good mate.

[Soul_Glo]

Thanks Mak.

Use the guy dest recommended. Outstanding work but can't seem to get hold of him. Been over a month so I give up.

[dest]

I am going there on Saturday if you want me to pass on any messages?
He always replies quickly to my texts

[Soul_Glo]

I don't know. I sent him a few imessages about the dash cam install. One last month and one this month.

Truth be told... MS symptoms flare up so hands getting very tired quickly. It's basics like a subwoofer install as well - done many in my time. So I don't feel confident attacking the roof lining because if I am out of steam it will stay off until I have the energy.

It's not coding or some fancy retrofit it may not float his boat.

I don't want to push the guy. May have family commitments and stuff or whatever reasons.

Being straight is always appreciated even if it is "you can do it yourself mate."

I did ask John Kleis (Reading) for a quote. Guess what £300 to fit some poxy amp wiring because it is £75 an hour when they don't supply the goods. Note that is the sub alone.

The cam is a priority. My one broke so I brought a hard wired one. I had an accident last week. Someone went into the back of me. Thankfully I had a witness. I would have felt better with footage though.

[dest]

Maybe put up a post asking if anyone is local who would be able to help?
If I was closer I'd happily do it for you, but Im up in Northamptonshire

[Soul_Glo]

I will be visiting friends in Corby next month so can pass through. My in laws live in Tamworth anyway so that is a monthly visit. Happy to pay.

The problem is there are too many no good shysters on here. They get banned and come back under different user names probably from anonymous browsers. I made a thread on F30post and someone sent me the guys username and number - number matched! The time waster and not so knowledgeable one we spoke about last year.

Hard to trust someone with your pride and joy.

[dest]

I'm about 15-20 mins from Corby, just outside Thrapston.
I'm happy to install a sub or dash cam, and for you to watch/help as you wish, and say how/where you want things.
it's your car, so it can be done as you want

[RajB]

Totally agree with the above regarding some peeps just take the mick and don't even do decent jobs when you can get them to work on your car.

This is why I ended up doing the full rear brake swap (calipers/lines too etc) on my X5 as the quotes were just ridiculous from garages etc.

If you are up in Tamworth regularly then I'm in Wolves and can help you out on the dash cam front if you're struggling. I just installed my Thinkware F770 front/back kit.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by dest

I'm about 15-20 mins from Corby, just outside Thrapston.
I'm happy to install a sub or dash cam, and for you to watch/help as you wish, and say how/where you want things.
it's your car, so it can be done as you want

Thanks Dest. Please PM your contact details. Let's fix a Saturday in June or July. I need to order the Technic harness for the HK system. I have all the wiring and bits... terminals, clamps, tesa tape... will bring a few tools too if need be.

Cannot thank you enough

[urfankhaliq]

Originally Posted by RajB

Totally agree with the above regarding some peeps just take the mick and don't even do decent jobs when you can get them to work on your car.

This is why I ended up doing the full rear brake swap (calipers/lines too etc) on my X5 as the quotes were just ridiculous from garages etc.

If you are up in Tamworth regularly then I'm in Wolves and can help you out on the dash cam front if you're struggling. I just installed my Thinkware F770 front/back kit.

Hi, sorry to go off topic but I have been looking at getting a dash cam installed too but cant decide on which one...or whether to get front only or front and rear.

Can you post some pics of your cam fitted so I can see what it looks like? I dont want a massive camera on the dash, ideally something small that can sit behind the rear view mirror would be good!

[Soul_Glo]

When dest helps to fit it, I will post some photos... my one is big... it is the BMW one. You are probably better off making a new thread asking what dash cams people have or recommend.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by urfankhaliq

Can you post some pics of your cam fitted so I can see what it looks like? I dont want a massive camera on the dash, ideally something small that can sit behind the rear view mirror would be good!

Yeah I can get some pics and post them up.

Personally think front/rear is a better way to go these days.

[dest]

I've got a DDpai Mini 2, this is it in my old car, I've not fitted it to the new one yet







The cover on the sensor under the mirror cuts off the bottom corner, but I specifically wanted it as hidden as possible.