Dash-Cam installation in 2ers.

bimmerfile · 04-23-2016, 10:26 AM

Has anyone installed a dash cam in his/her coupe or cabrio?
I plan to but need to know if there any issues I should watch out for.
I'm thinking I need to go with a small and relatively inconspicuous model.

BMWZ4 · 04-23-2016, 03:40 PM

I use Balckvue 650 2 channel. Super easy to install.

Zooks527 · 04-24-2016, 05:20 AM

Lukas LK-7200 on the front, Mobius Wide Angle ActionCam in the rear. Same setup I had in my 335. The camera is certainly visible from outside the front, but there's only so small they can go.

Pics of the 335 install (I used the same configuration in the M235) here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=51

And a video from my M235 showing why I use both front and rear here:

BMWZ4 · 04-24-2016, 07:31 AM

I meant to post this link from another member. I credit Lazee1 with helping me track down the right fuse to connect my fuse-tap to. Good info here:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1075819

bimmerfile · 04-24-2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I meant to post this link from another member. I credit Lazee1 with helping me track down the right fuse to connect my fuse-tap to. Good info here:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1075819

Thx for the link..

BMWZ4 · 04-24-2016, 08:08 AM

By the way, Lazee1's connectivity guide should apply to any dash-cam you decide to pick-up really, not just the Blackvue.

EBM235 · 04-24-2016, 12:30 PM

Here's a pic of mine. can't really see it too well but it's next to the mirror. Don't think they make this model anymore, but think it's the mini 805. Works great and has a good wide angle

bimmerfile · 04-24-2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EBM235

Here's a pic of mine. can't really see it too well but it's next to the mirror. Don't think they make this model anymore, but think it's the mini 805. Works great and has a good wide angle

Yah, I've decided to go with a mini as well (Blackvue DR650GW) as I generally always park my ragtop with the top down in the summertime, so I need to make sure its fairly inconspicuous behind the rear view mirror.

The softop makes a 2 channel with rear view camera setup problematic so I'm just going with the front..

qnet · 04-24-2016, 06:06 PM

I also have the Blackvue DR650GW 2-channel, and like it so far.

Y0tsuya · 04-25-2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EBM235

Here's a pic of mine. can't really see it too well but it's next to the mirror. Don't think they make this model anymore, but think it's the mini 805. Works great and has a good wide angle

I also installed a mini 805, at the same exact position by tapping into the mirror. I didn't use any fancy mirror tap, just a two 18-ga wires flattened and solder-tinned.

They make mini 806 now. It's even better than the 805.

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Zooks527 Captain 310 Rep 886 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi / 2005 Tacoma 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, MA iTrader: (0)	Lukas LK-7200 on the front, Mobius Wide Angle ActionCam in the rear. Same setup I had in my 335. The camera is certainly visible from outside the front, but there's only so small they can go. Pics of the 335 install (I used the same configuration in the M235) here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=51 And a video from my M235 showing why I use both front and rear here: __________________ 2015 M235xi coupe, Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Leather, Fineline Stream trim, Steptronic, xDrive, ZPP, ZTP, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, 5DP, hk w/BimmerTech amp, Enhanced BT Prior 40 years: 67 BelAir wagon / 68 LeMans Tempest / 70 Mustang Mach 1 / 72 El Dorado / 78 Corvette / 81 Subaru GL wagon 4WD / 83 s10 Blazer 4x4 / 85 Bronco 4x4 / 96 Bronco 4x4 / 04 Passat 4mo / 09 BMW 335xi
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BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I meant to post this link from another member. I credit Lazee1 with helping me track down the right fuse to connect my fuse-tap to. Good info here: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1075819 __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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qnet Major 682 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 18 Jeep Wrangler, 18 M2 LBB Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Morrow GA. iTrader: (0)	I also have the Blackvue DR650GW 2-channel, and like it so far.
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