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rtb001 · 12-06-2015, 10:29 PM

Thanks 02420X3!

The cable is only like $10, so I'll just order it and try it out once I decide on which dashcam to get. I can't imagine a small dashcam will be drawing enough current to blow its fuse.

Beyond being always on, the OBD port is also nice in the sense it is inconspicuous in the footwell area, and you can easily run a wire down there and not have to waste your 12V port in the center console.

Also slightly off topic, I notice the Blackvue is one of the pricier dashcams you can buy. The Rexing V1 is much cheaper and is has a high number of good reviews on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/V1-Dashboard-R.../dp/B00X528FNE.

Any good reasons to justify getting a Blackvue instead which costs like $150 extra?

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rtb001 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2013 328i - 2016 X3 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Thanks 02420X3! The cable is only like $10, so I'll just order it and try it out once I decide on which dashcam to get. I can't imagine a small dashcam will be drawing enough current to blow its fuse. Beyond being always on, the OBD port is also nice in the sense it is inconspicuous in the footwell area, and you can easily run a wire down there and not have to waste your 12V port in the center console. Also slightly off topic, I notice the Blackvue is one of the pricier dashcams you can buy. The Rexing V1 is much cheaper and is has a high number of good reviews on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/V1-Dashboard-R.../dp/B00X528FNE. Any good reasons to justify getting a Blackvue instead which costs like $150 extra?
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