03-28-2020, 07:18 AM | #1 |
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How to install a dash cam(Best way)
Hi, has anyone fitted a dashcam to a 235i at all? Wheres the best way to run the cable etc.. and is the fuse box under the bonnet?
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04-05-2020, 03:42 PM | #2 |
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I have a blacksys CH100B hardwired to the front fuse box under the hood for parking mode. Getting the wire through the firewall was a pain but once I got everything setup it's been working perfectly for 2 years now.
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04-06-2020, 08:13 AM | #3 |
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I have the Garmin 55 and was able to route the cord from the cam (mounted near the rearview mirror), tucked under the headliner, down the A-pillar, under the kick panels, under the rear seat, and then plugged into the trunk plug. All wiring is hidden and easily removable.
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Here's a thread with discussion and a very nice video. I need to wire my Thinkware as well, but since all the stay-at-home situation, I've been putting it off. |
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Run a Cellink battery from the 12v socket in the boot. Wire the dash cam to that battery. Perfect parking mode! Super simple. None of that piggybacking or splicing cables shit. |
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04-14-2020, 08:04 PM | #7 |
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I vote for this also.
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So it is going to be on the left hand side. Here is a picture of mine. |
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04-30-2020, 09:36 AM | #10 |
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YO, that's so tight!!!! Wow, cannot believe I never actually looked under that little cover before. Thanks a bunch! Definitely gonna make use of that socket
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04-30-2020, 01:25 PM | #11 |
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Just started looking into and have 247 questions lol
Was looking at Nextbase 522 and Garmin. 1) Can you order set wires to run like KennyDSU did ? 2) How long can you tape on a 128GB card ? I'd like to set up and let it run, and only save/pull as necc. Is that auto or are you constantly having to save,delete/remove to leave enough room on card ? (or does it record and if you DON"T save after drive, cam will delete, is that based on turning car off ? ) Sorry odd/basic questions, but don't want to have to mess with everytime I drive my car...but would like to record some light track time and of course if ever an incident. Cheers |
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05-04-2020, 09:09 PM | #12 |
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Ordered NextBase522, BestBuy just dropped to $209, down $50. Can you just wire to fuse box ? Do 2's require a low profile mini connection ?
Anyone ever use this set up ? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hardwir...?skuId=6346999 Thx |
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Also, I am especially shy about touching electronics/electricals in BMWs... why not get a battery and run it off that? |
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05-05-2020, 06:46 AM | #14 | |
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Do you put the battery in glove box ? What size and connection ? That's not all, however, the 522GW also packs an 'Intelligent Parking Mode' that records any bump or physical movement on the vehicle when left unattended. I wouldn't mind running to drunk hook up, guess you have to splice your own wire(s) and connections ? Would note this is a UK product....but reviews all pretty good in US Here's review: Last edited by 4Hockey4; 05-05-2020 at 06:59 AM.. |
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05-07-2020, 03:42 PM | #15 | |
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And plugging into the car one is free (minus wire and time cost). Wired mine just like the video link I posted earlier (a little different cabin wiring path). Works like a charm.. |
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this one: https://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-Amp-.../dp/B0024JT7TU |
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05-08-2020, 08:46 AM | #18 |
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Yeah, I've seen a bunch of those. That's why the battery connection is direct and not fuse-tapped as well. blackboxmycar recommended a battery for BMW as well. But then again, I took the risk and so far it works. I did have to solder though, just like in the video.
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