Show us your dashcam install

[modena]

Finished the dual camera yesterday,
Sorry for the crappy phone pictures.

[Husker BRZ]

Originally Posted by Foobar

I installed a Blackvue 500 last winter, here are the pics from my install thread:




It's basically hidden from view if you're in the driver's seat. The passenger can see it due to how the mirror is angled.

I know this is an old thread and a long shot but here it goes lol

When you installed yours did you hardwire it? Or get the Power magic Pro to run it all the time? I'm asking because I'm looking at getting this dash cam but want it to be able to run when parked. I'm also not very familiar with electrical stuff and don't want to screw something up on the car. I'm curious about the best way to wire it so it is neat and clean. Thanks!

[aegisdrgn]

It's really simple to hardwire it with the Power Magic Pro. Check out this DIY:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16300

[Husker BRZ]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

It's really simple to hardwire it with the Power Magic Pro. Check out this DIY:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16300

Awesome! Thank you!

[LDN2012]

Any recommendation on mounts? Looking for something small and that will stick.

[aegisdrgn]

Originally Posted by LDN2012

Any recommendation on mounts? Looking for something small and that will stick.

Have you looked at any dashcams yet? All of them should come with either a 3M sticky mounting pad, or a suction cup, sometimes both options are included.

If I'm wrong, please show us the model you want to get, we can harness the power of the internet to help you find a suitable mounting solution.

^ just read what I wrote again, I sound like a vendor. lol

[spy00005]

Installed my Blackvue DR550GW-2ch

[drewbot]

Originally Posted by spy00005

Installed my Blackvue DR550GW-2ch

How did you fish the rear channel wire? Did you get into the headliner or something else?

[spy00005]

Yup i fished it in to the edge of the head liner through to the driver side into the plastic [pulled on it a little and tucked it in] then into and through the rubber molding that is all through the edge finally down through the driver side a pillar and basically rolled up all the extra slack and tied it down near where the fuses are down there. sorry for the late reply been a busy week. i might be able to take some pics if you want.

[Calbee]

great to stumble on this thread. i work for a dashcam company and didn't know it was popular on this forum

currently testing the BlackVue DR530 2CH on my car, will post pics of my setup tomorrow!

[Reflex]

For you guys that have dash cams, did you hardwire it or just use the cigarette lighter in the glove box? I'm asking this because I have a nexus 7 tablet for my dash and it's connected to the cigarette outlet in the glove box so I won't be able to attach something else to it

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by Reflex

For you guys that have dash cams, did you hardwire it or just use the cigarette lighter in the glove box? I'm asking this because I have a nexus 7 tablet for my dash and it's connected to the cigarette outlet in the glove box so I won't be able to attach something else to it

Hard wired a battery saver to fuse box, plugged dash cam into that.

[Reflex]

Originally Posted by Foobar

Hard wired a battery saver to fuse box, plugged dash cam into that.

Can you show me a picture of the battery saver?

[Racer-X]

Originally Posted by Reflex

For you guys that have dash cams, did you hardwire it or just use the cigarette lighter in the glove box? I'm asking this because I have a nexus 7 tablet for my dash and it's connected to the cigarette outlet in the glove box so I won't be able to attach something else to it

Why not? I plugged a dual port USB adapter into the cigarette outlet and then plugged the dashcam into it. That way I have another port open in case I want to plug in something else.