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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 08:02 AM
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Wanted, and got, the navigation system w/PRR. I won't be tracking the car but the PDR could be useful for recording trips. I have a GOPRO and have used it to record trips to Carlisle (
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All in all, I'm happy with the purchase because the nav works great and is more convenient than using the CARPLAY.
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by steve8
Should have said I don't see tracking the car.
Can't see valeting the car often, close to never.
Could come in handy if getting serviced.
Nav on my phone is fine and $1800 in my pocket seems better.
Appreciate the comments.
You nailed it, save your money.
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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I have it on mine. Other than the initial figuring it out and such it has proven totally useless for my purposes. Tho like others said it is good for resale to someone who may want it.
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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How do you use as dashcam?
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bapd77
How do you use as dashcam?
Turn it on when you start your car.

BTW, it only will record 100 minutes of video as that's when the vid file reaches 4GB (32 bit file size limit). It doesn't tell you it stopped recording, either.
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 12:16 PM
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So there you have it. Those who have it are recommending that you get it and telling you the reasons why. Those who don't have it are telling you not to get it and the reasons why.
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 12:22 PM
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When you buy the 32 memory card is that preformatted to the FAT32 or will I have to do that on computer ?
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 01:52 PM
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As of today I wish I had the PDR, thought I did when I purchased the car but that was its twin next to the one a purchased. Oh well, I hope I can trust the detail guy!
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I use it on the street alot. I record my 0 60 runs, 1- 100 runs and just recording when having fun with other cars. Money wise there are probably alot of things you will get with the car that are really not worth the money but you get them any way. Its a cool feature just like the HUD, the vented seats, the brakes. lol.
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