aftershoxUK
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- Dash Cam
- VIOFO A119v2 with GPS v2
Hi folks
1st post - hoping you can help? Sorry for the long post.
I'm from the UK - looking to get my first dash cam (to switch between my van, and my pickup). The A119 seems to fit my requirements - and the idea was to purchase the A119 with the GPS mount (for the van) - and then purchase a second GPS mount (for the pickup). Moving the camera between vehicles.
I'd also be looking to purchase the CPL clip on filter (as most driving is day time).
I was all set to pull the trigger on buying the A119 - when I came across recent posts about the GPS v2 - and incompatibility with the A119(v1).
Most sellers on Amazon UK only seem to have A119 (v1) - but I came across this V2 upgrade / replacement kit? LINK Posted a picture in this thread.
The kit shows it includes: Updated Chip, Updated GPS mount, 2x EVA foam & Repair screwdriver.
I had read other posts on here about installing the EVA foam (to stop the wobble), but this kit has extra stuff - modified A119 camera backplate, and a new GPS mount housing (with the rounded connectors, not the pins!).
Not sure where the replacement chip goes as I don't own an A119 yet?
Obviously, I want the best experience from my dashcam - but the discovery about a V2 model / GPS V2 has delayed my decision making a little bit in deciding to purchase the A119 or not.
My other choice (whilst more expensive) would be the DOD-Tech LS470W+
So, my question is - If I purchase the A119-v1 with GPS-v1 / and get the V2 upgrade / replacement kit - it will upgrade the Dashcam + GPS mount to V2 - then all I need to do is purchase a 2nd GPS mount (V2) and all is well?
1st post - hoping you can help? Sorry for the long post.
I'm from the UK - looking to get my first dash cam (to switch between my van, and my pickup). The A119 seems to fit my requirements - and the idea was to purchase the A119 with the GPS mount (for the van) - and then purchase a second GPS mount (for the pickup). Moving the camera between vehicles.
I'd also be looking to purchase the CPL clip on filter (as most driving is day time).
I was all set to pull the trigger on buying the A119 - when I came across recent posts about the GPS v2 - and incompatibility with the A119(v1).
Most sellers on Amazon UK only seem to have A119 (v1) - but I came across this V2 upgrade / replacement kit? LINK Posted a picture in this thread.
The kit shows it includes: Updated Chip, Updated GPS mount, 2x EVA foam & Repair screwdriver.
I had read other posts on here about installing the EVA foam (to stop the wobble), but this kit has extra stuff - modified A119 camera backplate, and a new GPS mount housing (with the rounded connectors, not the pins!).
Not sure where the replacement chip goes as I don't own an A119 yet?
Obviously, I want the best experience from my dashcam - but the discovery about a V2 model / GPS V2 has delayed my decision making a little bit in deciding to purchase the A119 or not.
My other choice (whilst more expensive) would be the DOD-Tech LS470W+
So, my question is - If I purchase the A119-v1 with GPS-v1 / and get the V2 upgrade / replacement kit - it will upgrade the Dashcam + GPS mount to V2 - then all I need to do is purchase a 2nd GPS mount (V2) and all is well?