The Dash cam thread

[marcekb]

Yes, I have had the A139Pro installed and powered by the mirror USB port for a few weeks. It works well and I have not had any issues.

To install the rear camera I ran a flexible electricians fish tape from the front to the rear between the headliner and roof. Much easier than removing the interior trim like I did in my S550.

That's an interesting idea. I just ran around the outside of the headliner between it and the roof so you can't see anything, which was easy (didn't remove anything). But, I like the idea of going straight through from front to back...

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[Pyroguy]

Got newest Viofo 229 or whatever today. Came with Large front camera, rear cam, and memory card. 2 really long cords USBC (both ends). One smaller USB A to C cord, and cigarette plug. Judging by the manual the A to C cord is for charging not recording but I'm curious if it'll work since our rear mirrors have a USB A port not C I'll have to find an alternative cord bc I don't feel like hard wiring or running the long cords through the car

Pointing to location of USB A port and other Pic is pretty much the only mounting spot that just barely sticks below the mirror for My field of view. I'm also 6'4" so my field is a little higher lol

I have the same camera. I put it on the plastic part behind the mirror. Just to the left in your pic. The lense hangs down just below the plastic. I works fine for me. I agree there is just not a good spot with all that crap going on up there.

I can post a pic if you want

 

[5.0ALM]

I can post a pic if you want

Please post some pictures.

 

[Mljh85]

Ah nice I didn't think to attach it to the plastic. Nice call

 

[sdsteele2]

That's an interesting idea. I just ran around the outside of the headliner between it and the roof so you can't see anything, which was easy (didn't remove anything). But, I like the idea of going straight through from front to back...

I didn’t want to interfere with the side curtain airbags. On my S550 I was very careful to route the wire behind the airbags which was a pain. This way I avoided the situation entirely.

 

[Pyroguy]

I can take better pics if you want. Just make sure it's to the right far enough so the mirror doesn't hit it and down far enough to unplug. The mirror will hit something else up there before it hits the camera.

I ran both wires where the shaft for the mirror goes in. Along the top of the windshield tucked behind head liner. Ran all the way down between glass and A pillar to the bottom of the windshield to avoid air bags. Tucked it between the dash and side. Take the glove compartment door off and pop off the panel on the side with the hole in it for the vent. Tuck it the cracks and work it into there. The rear cam was really easy. From the fuse box area run it down and tuck it between the carpet and the plastic. I ran it to the upper part of the rear seat belt and made the jump over to the glass. You only see about an inch of the wire. Other than than the wire is totally hidden.

I used unused fuse #3 for battery and unused fuse #36 for accessory and it's pretty obvious where to put the ground.

It's really a pain in the ass to get to the fuse box. Hurts the ribs trying to contort yourself in there. I forgot to put the seat all the way back at one point and got stuck and couldn't move. I almost had to yell for the wife. But I wiggled myself out. And I'm not a big guy. Lol.

Camera works great

 

[5.0ALM]

I can take better pics if you want...

It's safe to assume the answer is an automatic YES!
Everybody watching this thread that follows will want to see as many [good] install pictures as possible and learn from what others have done.

Some profile shots of the mounting is always welcome.

Are the buttons & screen easily accessed/seen?

 

[5.0ALM]

From Vortex Radar, one of the best dash cam Youtubers.

 

[5.0ALM]

Better late, than never!

BlackVue are playing catch up, and have recently announced new models with the Sony Starvis 2 sensor.

https://blackvue.com/press-release-...4k-cloud-dash-cams-at-sema-2023-in-las-vegas/

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The BlackVue 4K Plus Series dash cams are due for release in early 2024.

 

[roket]

Better late, than never!

BlackVue are playing catch up, and have recently announced new models with the Sony Starvis 2 sensor.

https://blackvue.com/press-release-...4k-cloud-dash-cams-at-sema-2023-in-las-vegas/

H.265 encoding and a 60MBs bit rate!

took them long enough

 

[5.0ALM]

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[93-Oct Mayne]

Can someone take pic of thier fuse box setup for me

I have the A119 Mini 2 running to USB at the moment, but have the hardwire kit ready as well. I'm just not confident on which direction to install the fuse taps. Also how the hell did you reach a grounding point lol

 

[Pyroguy]

I put mine away for the winter so I can't take a pick.

I used the fuses in my above post. Hot side was toward the front of the car. Ground was above the fuse box. It was a bitch to get at and you have to contort yourself in there to get at it.

 

[5.0ALM]

The DR970X Box Plus looks interesting.

Recording, and therefore the media card, is not in the camera housing, but in a separate box.
This is a great idea - place the box in the glovebox etc and out of of direct sunlight, which will avoid any over heating issues.

 

[5.0ALM]

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