Shipment delayed 😅

I'm also waiting 😅

I bought 200GB A1 SanDisk from Lzd for RM127 include shipping.

Will wait for the card and do some test run. A129 Duo will be able to record more parking stuff !

Hi,
Is GPS being helpful with our dashcams?
I was thinking about getting the 70mai pro..not sure if I wanna add in the GPS module.
Not sure, should I get it or not?

The GPS's function for logging the route is driven, driven at what speed, ADAS, sync clock, etc.

For 70mai, I know it's for the speed shown in the video viewed in the 70mai app and to function the ADAS.

Depends if you want to use the ADAS on the 70mai or not.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 19 2019, 09:43 AM

Hi, need advice from sifus here:

1) currently looking at 2 brands - Viofo and Thinkware
2) specifically needing the dashcam both front and rear with parking surveillance
3) both have good features but price-wise, very, VERY different

So the main reason for contemplating is whether go with hardwire or battery pack config.

if hardwire, definitely will void the warranty so does it worth the risk? since getting a battery pack adds about 1k more, this will burn my pocket even deeper

also, is viofo's parking mode good? read online seems OK, but of coz Thinkware much better

please dear sifus, advise me

Thanks, blurjoey.
But is the GPS on the ADAS working accurately? I saw in some post the ADAS is not accurate out side CHINA region.
If GPS is not so important I might consider getting the Viofo 129 without GPS. Top up slightly more get better parking mode. 70 mai pro - International version (RM230 without adas) Viofo 129 without GPS (front only) RM410
Which one ?

Thinkware is a well known Korean dashcam for the best parking mode.

Viofo is the first China dashcam maker to come very close to Korean buffered parking mode. I can say they are about 90%+ like Korean dashcam's true parking mode.

Korean dashcams are considered to be a premium dashcam brand.


China dashcams' ADAS is somewhat sensitive and annoying.

For Viofo A129, you can plug the mini USB cable to the GPS mount so it will look neater as the USB port is at the top. If plug to the A129's USB port which is on the right side of the A129 will have a USB cable coming out from the right.

But why get A129 front only? Get the A129 Duo during sales is about rm500+ with GPS, HK3 hardwire kit and CPL from grey sellers on Lazada or Shopee.

If want front only, get the A119v3 for less than rm500. A119v3 have a much better video quality.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 19 2019, 10:33 AM

I'm getting my Thinkware U1000 review sample today or tomorrow

But Sicurez will start selling the Thinkware U1000 on 4th Oct

Viofo A129 Pro is delayed a bit as they are ironing out some random bug. Kudos Viofo

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 19 2019, 10:43 AM

good to know that. main question is: hardwire or battery pack?

The battery pack depends on which model as some is using the power (ciggie) port or hardwire to car fuse.

A battery pack is good if you worry about the car battery drain and also the car's warranty.

For Thinkware iVolt - BAB-50 is using the power port while BAB-100 is using car fuse.

BAB-50 can power 2CH for about 16 hours. BAB-100 can power 2CH for about 36 hours.

I set my Thinkware connected via hardwire to power off at either 24 hours or 12v is detected.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 19 2019, 11:04 AM

So basically, if i am worried with the warranty, i should go with a battery pack rite?

you did hardwire, just to enquire - does it mean that you just plug the wires in one of the empty slots? coz sicurez said no wire cutting and no tapping.

Because they want you become lab rat to check for possible bugs when applied locally

But if the ciggie port spoilt, SC will blame the equipment you plugged into the port and no warranty also

Yes, I hardwired it myself to my City 2014. No wire cutting or tapping. Just use the fuse taps with the hardwire kit and City have lots of empty fuse slots to use.

Always ready to be a lab rat

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 19 2019, 11:37 AM

Hi sifus, I just finished hardwiring my A119v3, but not sure if it is working correctly...

I wired ACC to the rear accessory socket fuse and battery to the power door locks fuse. I bolted the ground wire to a metal bolt but it's resting against a plastic piece, is that ok?

There is a red LED in the voltage control box, and the camera turns on when ignition on, and the red LED turns on solid. When I shut off the car, the red LED blinks rapidly. Does this mean my hardwiring is successful?

What is the difference on A119 v2 and v3 ? Can v2 be firmware upgradeable ?

Thinking to add hardwire kit for A119 v2

V2 & V3 different hardware. V3 is newer with a new lens, Sony Starvis sensor, buffered parking mode, and a new GPS chip.

All Viofo dashcams' firmware can be updated if have update.

By right the red LED won't blink rapidly. Can check if the parking mode is recording?

Any way to check if the fuse used is correct? ACC fuse only have power when the engine is on. BATT fuse has power when engine is off and on.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 19 2019, 01:46 PM

Thinkware U1000 comes with CPL filter included!


Comes with 64GB micro SD also.


Size comparisons with A129



2K rear cam


This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 19 2019, 02:40 PM

Just hopped back into the car, I noticed that the red LED was solid on, and when I pressed the menu button the screen turned on and there was a motion recording icon. Started the car and it switched to a car recording icon. Turned the car back off and it went back to a motion recording icon but not recording and the red LED blinked rapidly. I think it's working then...

Or in your case, lab hamster!