What is your dash cam setup ?

ek21 · 01-20-2020, 05:08 PM

Hello all,

If anyone has a dash cam setup they'd like to share with the rest of us please drop it in here. Currently looking to do front and rear with some sort of parking mode.

Thanks

gqxxflip · 01-20-2020, 06:29 PM

I use the viofo a129 duo and use a Cellink Neo battery.
You can of course save on the battery and just hardwire it to your car battery.

r33_RGSport · 01-20-2020, 06:31 PM

I have BlackVue that I've been using since 2014.
Just need to find time to install it on my X3MC.

aliwtsn · 01-21-2020, 02:22 AM

I looked into this last week to see where or how to tie in the power for a hard wired dash cam but haven't found suitable drawings yet. Don't particularly want to run a cable through the cabin into the boot to the Power distribution board (got drawings for) if there isn't somewhere under the steering column to use for a supply.

dazzapb · 01-21-2020, 03:05 AM

I have a garmin66w that I have simply hidden the usb power between the trim all the way to the 12v power socket in the rear side of the centre console.

I know it's not hard wired but it's better than nothing. My last garmin has the white screen hope this new gen doesn't suffer the same gremlins I think the heat in summer and cold in winter killed it

kzg1969 · 01-21-2020, 04:46 AM

I use a cheap DDpai unit and its piggy back fuse tapped into the fuse box in the drivers side (UK) footwell.

easy enough job - there is some good guidance on the main X3 forum

havent done a back one yet though

X3M40i_Nev · 01-21-2020, 05:19 AM

I have the Thinkware F770 F/R that has excellent parking mode. Not concerned about overnight parking mode, but without Extra battery lasts plenty long enough for me.

Had this setup in my Q5 before this M40i

97X · 01-21-2020, 01:45 PM

I have the Escort M1 attached to my Escort 360Max - both are hardwired into the fuse box. I'm not terribly happy with the M1 thus far, and would recommend you look elsewhere.

to_riffic · 01-21-2020, 01:51 PM

Probably my 750 Blackvue. I also need to install it this weekend.

cipher5 · 07-29-2020, 12:10 PM

Reviving this thread. After my first X3MC got totaled (guy rammed into me) and I just got my replacement, I'm seriously considering a dash cam for the new X3MC. Debating between the Thinkware U1000 dual and the Blackvue dr900s-2ch, any thoughts?

jsnkim · 07-29-2020, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cipher5

Reviving this thread. After my first X3MC got totaled (guy rammed into me) and I just got my replacement, I'm seriously considering a dash cam for the new X3MC. Debating between the Thinkware U1000 dual and the Blackvue dr900s-2ch, any thoughts?

i guess blackvue is best bet
here is mine set up
didnt want to attach on windshield and did modification for blend mount..

cipher5 · 07-29-2020, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsnkim

i guess blackvue is best bet
here is mine set up
didnt want to attach on windshield and did modification for blend mount..

Wow, how did you modify the blendmount to connect to the mirror like that?

munchy106 · 07-29-2020, 02:51 PM

I have the nextbase 522 front and rear all wires hidden and wired to the fuse box at the rear👍

jsnkim · 07-29-2020, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cipher5

Wow, how did you modify the blendmount to connect to the mirror like that?

i will send you detail photo that how connected with cover
thanks

19___M2 · 07-29-2020, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsnkim

i will send you detail photo that how connected with cover
thanks

I just ordered the blendmount as well. Would you mind sending me the photo as well?

RR-NYC · 07-29-2020, 04:08 PM

I use the BMW Advanced Car Eye 2.0 despite there being better cameras out here. Park mode can be set using the internal g sensor and/or the cars built in radar. Being in NYC, I want it to trigger whenever someone approaches the car not just break in or hit it.

It's not discrete so the cameras are quite visible if someone is looking and the power light turns on when it's triggered, hopefully to deter vandals and break-ins. The warranty also lasts the duration of the new car warranty so I feel comfortable that if it breaks, they'll replace it.

r33_RGSport · 07-29-2020, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cipher5

Reviving this thread. After my first X3MC got totaled (guy rammed into me) and I just got my replacement, I'm seriously considering a dash cam for the new X3MC. Debating between the Thinkware U1000 dual and the Blackvue dr900s-2ch, any thoughts?

I've been a fan of BlackVue.
I have 3 or 4 sets, lol.

to_riffic · 07-29-2020, 08:44 PM

Blackvue in my X3M also. I have the 2ch 750's while my wife's car has the 900s. Need to add them to the M3 next...

andysj · 07-30-2020, 06:33 AM

Adding BlackVue 2ch 900s to mine, with a Cellink battery for parking mode.

Daniely30 · 07-30-2020, 06:49 AM

blackvue 900 2ch. will post pics later

Will Pwr · 07-30-2020, 11:31 AM

BlackVue 650 2ch that I reused from my F80.

I’ll post more pics, but there are a couple here:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...90&postcount=2

cfm56d7b · 07-31-2020, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqxxflip

I use the viofo a129 duo and use a Cellink Neo battery.
You can of course save on the battery and just hardwire it to your car battery.

Another vote of confidence in Cellink NEO battery. Highly recommend it.

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aliwtsn Private First Class 47 Rep 154 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: May 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I looked into this last week to see where or how to tie in the power for a hard wired dash cam but haven't found suitable drawings yet. Don't particularly want to run a cable through the cabin into the boot to the Power distribution board (got drawings for) if there isn't somewhere under the steering column to use for a supply. __________________ 2020 X3MC BSM/2017 S5 B9 St 2 - Current 2014 M6 F13 Coupe SO 2012 RS3 St 2
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1058 Rep 3,170 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	I have a garmin66w that I have simply hidden the usb power between the trim all the way to the 12v power socket in the rear side of the centre console. I know it's not hard wired but it's better than nothing. My last garmin has the white screen hope this new gen doesn't suffer the same gremlins I think the heat in summer and cold in winter killed it
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kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1311 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	I use a cheap DDpai unit and its piggy back fuse tapped into the fuse box in the drivers side (UK) footwell. easy enough job - there is some good guidance on the main X3 forum havent done a back one yet though
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cipher5 560 Rep 3,473 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (12)	Reviving this thread. After my first X3MC got totaled (guy rammed into me) and I just got my replacement, I'm seriously considering a dash cam for the new X3MC. Debating between the Thinkware U1000 dual and the Blackvue dr900s-2ch, any thoughts?
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munchy106 Private 110 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW x3 m comp Join Date: May 2014 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	I have the nextbase 522 front and rear all wires hidden and wired to the fuse box at the rear👍
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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3071 Rep 13,776 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	Blackvue in my X3M also. I have the 2ch 750's while my wife's car has the 900s. Need to add them to the M3 next... __________________ ~loud noises~
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