The Joy Of Getting Hit

BMV///M3 · 10-18-2018, 09:31 AM

Can't see the picture but I'm sorry man. My M3 was hit the first week or so as well. Had to get a new rear bumper (luckily it was before ceramic coating). Then about 2 months ago a lady backed into the same spot lol, this time it just need new paint. It can be fixed.

Kief · 10-18-2018, 10:10 AM

Sorry to see this focker. I remember how excited you were when you took delivery from your Thread. Just really sucks! So many distracted drivers out there

I wish car manufacturers would have dashcams available as an option from the factory for a nice seamless integration. I've made this suggestion on several JD Powers and other car owner surveys.

HoustonEaDo · 10-18-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

I wish car manufacturers would have dashcams available as an option from the factory for a nice seamless integration. I've made this suggestion on several JD Powers and other car owner surveys.

My Stingray has one from the factory - I've never needed it since I've never been in an accident, but it's nice to know it's there.

Starz26 · 10-19-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bmtespar

Focker, do you have driver assistance or DA plus? The car is supposed to warn you if a car is about to hit you from the side but I think it is speed dependent like most of the other safety systems.

I have DA plus. Car came into my lane from the side, no warning at all. I was a bit shocked...Not sure how close they need to be though so.....

bmtespar · 10-19-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Starz26

I have DA plus. Car came into my lane from the side, no warning at all. I was a bit shocked...Not sure how close they need to be though so.....

If it is like the other safety systems, I think the car needs to be going at least 41mph. Bmw’s tech seems so buggy these days so who knows why or when it will work.

nyalpine90 · 10-30-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by focker

I am 90% sure she was thinking about taking off, she increased her speed and ignored me at first.

I am using a Vava 2K Dash Cam, it has been working very well for me so far.

I do have all the safety feature options but I did not get a warning. Probably happened too darn fast for even the car to expect it.

is it front view recording??
how difficult is the install?

focker · 10-30-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

is it front view recording??
how difficult is the install?

Did you watch the video?? Yes it is front view.

It took me about 45 minutes to install, I ran the wire to the lighter plug outlet for the rear seats.

nyalpine90 · 10-30-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by focker

Did you watch the video?? Yes it is front view.

It took me about 45 minutes to install, I ran the wire to the lighter plug outlet for the rear seats.

i did, I was wondering if you also have the option for rear or if its seperate unit. My wifes car got tap on rear bumper, now wants a cam front/rear.

focker · 10-30-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

i did, I was wondering if you also have the option for rear or if its separate unit. My wifes car got tap on rear bumper, now wants a cam front/rear.

Gotcha. There is no package for front and rear. Several people on the Vava Dash Cam group on Facebook have mounted a second unit on the back window of their vehicle with good success.

The Vava cameras have a built in battery so if someone taps you while the car is off it records the event.

nyalpine90 · 10-30-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by focker

Gotcha. There is no package for front and rear. Several people on the Vava Dash Cam group on Facebook have mounted a second unit on the back window of their vehicle with good success.

The Vava cameras have a built in battery so if someone taps you while the car is off it records the event.

thanks for the info..

whats the status on your car?
did you get it fixed?

focker · 10-30-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

thanks for the info..

whats the status on your car?
did you get it fixed?

It is being fixed now. I am so lucky that the front wheel took the brunt of the hit.
There are zero dents in the body but it will require paint work on several areas and the front wheel is being replaced.

shoptb · 10-30-2018, 02:57 PM

That video makes the baby jesus cry.

The Voice of Reason · 11-05-2018, 01:28 PM

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That video makes the baby jesus cry.

And simultaneously makes you wish for the return of capital punishment

10-18-2018, 09:31 AM	#23
BMV///M3 Major 419 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: BMW f80 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Can't see the picture but I'm sorry man. My M3 was hit the first week or so as well. Had to get a new rear bumper (luckily it was before ceramic coating). Then about 2 months ago a lady backed into the same spot lol, this time it just need new paint. It can be fixed.
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Kief Major General 4439 Rep 5,731 Posts Drives: '24 iX50; '23 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (26)	Sorry to see this focker. I remember how excited you were when you took delivery from your Thread. Just really sucks! So many distracted drivers out there I wish car manufacturers would have dashcams available as an option from the factory for a nice seamless integration. I've made this suggestion on several JD Powers and other car owner surveys. __________________ __________________ '24-I20 iX 50; '23-G26 i4 M50; '22-G82 M4Cx;20-G05 M50i; '20-F82 M4CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F85 X5M; '18-G01 X3M40i; '18-F80 M3ZCP; '17-F80 M3ZCP; '15-F15 X5; '15-F82 M4; '12-E92 335is; '11-E70 X5d; '11-E89 Z435is;'09-E89 Z435i; '08-E92 335i; '06-E90 330i; '05-E83 X3; '04-E83 X3; '03-E46 325Ci* *retired
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shoptb Major 176 Rep 1,063 Posts Drives: '19 G01 X3 m40i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Area iTrader: (0)	That video makes the baby jesus cry. __________________ Delivered --> '21 G01 X3 M40i, 8SA, Sunstone Metallic with Cognac Vernasca, 22Z, ZDA, ZDB, ZPK, ZPP w/ 4HA, ZPX, 2VF, 3AC, 4K1, 688, 6NW, 5DF Past --> ?19 G01 X3 m40i, 15 F33 328xi, 8SA, '13 F30 328i, '08 E92 335xi, '95 E34 530i, '88 E30 M3
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