Shiner Bock said:

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tailgatetimer10 said:

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DadAG10 said:

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TxSquarebody said:

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Braking distance is about 120 feet at that speed.

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Braking:
30-0 mph (ft): 34.6
60-0 mph (ft): 133.7

Braking on 2016

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Reaction time isn't included in these tests

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I've thought over and over since the wreck and watched the video several times. I don't think there's any way I could've avoided. I was watching the road, hit the brakes as quick as I could, and there was no safe maneuver available in my head over that short time frame.

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I T-boned a dick knuckle about a year and a half ago in my Frontier who I saw come from a complete stop at a red light and go right through the intersection. I began jammed on my brakes the moment I saw him take off (from my 9 at the intersection) and got him right in the double doors on the side of the van. I've played it over and over in my head as well and come to the same conclusion you did...there's just a point that you're not able to stop regardless of the speed (I was about 35 as I was coming out of a 20 mph school zone). His insurance felt differently and took it to arbitration, where they got dick slapped.

Shiner Bock said:

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1st followup:

Other driver and passenger both state I am at fault and filed a claim with my insurance.

I was contacted by my insurance, gave recorded statement, and sent in the dash cam video.

My insurance stated upon receipt of video they have put me as no fault and other driver as At Fault. They said usually this process takes a long time, but not this time with clear video.

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Since they're uninsured, it may not take too long for you. They'll settle with you and then go after the other driver on their own. The dick knuckle I hit was insured, and even though there were 2 witnesses (including the lady sitting beside him at the red light) who said he ran the red light, he was ticketed, and he originally admitted to the cops that he thought it turned green, his insurance said it was my fault and not his. What should have been completed in a few weeks turned into month's.

Just be prepared, your insurance will fight for you but they will low ball you on things. Do your homework and don't be afraid to push back. I have Farmer's and they originally offered me $8k for my '07 Frontier with 165k miles. I turned it down and provided about 20 different similar year Frontiers at a lower package than mine (LE CC) with similar miles that were posted for $11-13k and ended up getting $12.5k for it.

Shiner Bock said:

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1st followup:

Other driver and passenger both state I am at fault and filed a claim with my insurance.

I was contacted by my insurance, gave recorded statement, and sent in the dash cam video.

My insurance stated upon receipt of video they have put me as no fault and other driver as At Fault. They said usually this process takes a long time, but not this time with clear video.

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Forgot to ask: What dashcam model do you have?

Can you tell from your original video if their light was green as well? It wouldn't be the first time there was a traffic light malfunction. Much more likely that they just ran the red light, but there's a chance.

Shiner Bock said:

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1st followup:

Other driver and passenger both state I am at fault and filed a claim with my insurance.

I was contacted by my insurance, gave recorded statement, and sent in the dash cam video.

My insurance stated upon receipt of video they have put me as no fault and other driver as At Fault. They said usually this process takes a long time, but not this time with clear video.

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Well, that dashcam just paid for itself.

I don't think there was anything you could possible have done unless you had reason to be watching that car in particular ahead of time....of course, there is NO reason for you to do that and if you did, you'd probably get nailed by an idiot coming from the other side.

I wish there was something that could be done in cases like this where it is verifiable that the other party is lying (I mean beyond just assigning fault correctly).

What happens if you don't have uninsured? Do you just claim it on your own insurance under collision coverage?

I have the Aukey dashcam. Looks like a tiny 2" square. ~$50-60. 1080p. Be sure to pick up a heat resistant micro SD card. I got a 64gb for about $14

I've had a dash cam for a little over a year. I hope to never need it, but with all of the scumbags out there, it is almost as good as insurance.

EMY92 said:

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I've had a dash cam for a little over a year. I hope to never need it, but with all of the scumbags out there, it is almost as good as insurance.

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$70-100 expenditure that can save you thousands of dollars and a lot of heartache. It's just plug and play. If you don't have a dashcam, you're an idiot.

Depends if frame has damage and if any kinks in it, if so the frame has to be replaced. Nissan might service the front section of the frame separate. When you talk to the auto damage adjuster, try to tell him you want it totaled, as the other driver being uninsured, you cant file for diminished value on your your own coverage and will take a hit when you sell/trade in for the $10k+ repairs(assuming no frame replacement).

I'm not saying it's not worth it to have a dash cam, but in this case wouldn't the police report and witness testimonies still have been enough to prove she was at fault and a lying pos when she stated otherwise?

how much was the estimate?

What always holds me back is not believing I can do a clean power wiring install - how do you guys do it?

aggiepaintrain said:

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how much was the estimate?

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Initial estimate was performed before disassembly. From that initial inspection, no known frame damage was identified. They quoted $6700, although did state it may significantly increase as the truck is disassembled.

Both the body shop and insurance adjuster were not surprised about lack of airbag deploy. Said that since the inertia was not direct head on, it was unlikely to cause deployment.

Just ordered one for each of our vehicles. Thanks for the discount code.

Shiner Bock said:

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I have the Aukey dashcam. Looks like a tiny 2" square. ~$50-60. 1080p. Be sure to pick up a heat resistant micro SD card. I got a 64gb for about $14

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Thanks!

Complete Idiot said:

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What always holds me back is not believing I can do a clean power wiring install - how do you guys do it?

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The cam I use has a USB power so it was very simple to just tuck the wire along the way and plug it in. Comes with adapter to plug into "cigarette lighter".

I followed this video to install.

Shiner Bock said:

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Complete Idiot said:

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What always holds me back is not believing I can do a clean power wiring install - how do you guys do it?

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The cam I use has a USB power so it was very simple to just tuck the wire along the way and plug it in. Comes with adapter to plug into "cigarette lighter".

I followed this video to install.

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That's how I don't want it to look. I guess I need a professional install that taps into power in my rear view mirror. Manufacturers need to start putting USB connections in the mirrors I guess.

How have you liked your Aukey / how has it fared in Texas heat?

Complete Idiot said:

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What always holds me back is not believing I can do a clean power wiring install - how do you guys do it?

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I put mine right by the rear view mirror and ran the cord behind the RVM mount cover, tucked the wire behind the headliner using a professional body trim tool (electric tape covered flat head) and then behind the drivers side A pillar cover that's easily removed. From there I fished the wired down to the fuse box where a fuse adapter is plugged into an empty slot that's only powered when the car is on.

Acct2009 said:

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How have you liked your Aukey / how has it fared in Texas heat?

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No complaints yet. Only in car since May. From research before buying , the biggest concern typically is the SD card. Be sure it is the heat/cold resistant microSD rather than standard.

Complete Idiot said:

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RealTalk said:

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EMY92 said:

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I've had a dash cam for a little over a year. I hope to never need it, but with all of the scumbags out there, it is almost as good as insurance.

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$70-100 expenditure that can save you thousands of dollars and a lot of heartache. It's just plug and play. If you don't have a dashcam, you're an idiot.

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I don't have a dashcam.

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Don't have one either, and I'm not even a self proclaimed idiot.....

Have seen enough and we just move more back into town where I have noticed a huge difference is how bad the drivers are around here. It is insanely amazing.

Going to order cams today. Need the kind with a rear facing camera as well?

Jaydoug said:

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Here's a question. My F150 has cameras all over it. Why can't there be an optional DVR to record that footage for things like this. Feels strange buying a camera for a truck that already has a buttload of cameras.

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Have wondered this too. Just have a dvr that stores 5 minutes of video from all cameras and continually overwrites itself. That would be all you need 90+% of the time.