Anyone install a dash cam?

BillK · 09-22-2018, 07:28 PM

I have the 2015 model f15 and want something that looks OEM. is there anything out there that’ll look discrete?

turboawd · 09-22-2018, 08:05 PM

There's a few threads on here about this. Look up rexing on Amazon. They are low profile.

artem123 · 09-22-2018, 08:08 PM

Blackvue

alphaod · 09-22-2018, 09:41 PM

Blackvue 2ch with power magic pro. Most people don't notice it once you hide all the wiring. I used the fuse box in the back more room to work with.

OkcBimmer1 · 09-23-2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by alphaod

Blackvue 2ch with power magic pro. Most people don't notice it once you hide all the wiring. I used the fuse box in the back more room to work with.

Would love to see some.pics of your set up!

alphaod · 09-23-2018, 09:40 AM

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Would love to see some.pics of your set up!

Sure I'll take some pictures when I go home in a few days.

goate · 09-23-2018, 09:46 AM

I also went with Blackvue 2CH, ordered a Cellink NEO to power it for 24h and get most out of parkmode. Attached are two images, the first it taken after installation from the passengers' side. It's hardly noticeable from the drivers' side as it's behind the rear view mirror.

On the second picture you can see two cameras. I got the one from my other car to see if the spot just below the roof would be better. Although it's less visible from outside when placed higher, the image is a lot better from the center position.

I did use some electrical tape to mask the white print on both the holder and the camera body.

BillK · 09-27-2018, 08:56 PM

This one looks very OEM like
https://www.amazon.com/CYHY-support-.../dp/B01CTKKLYS

Violator · 09-27-2018, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by goate

I also went with Blackvue 2CH, ordered a Cellink NEO to power it for 24h and get most out of parkmode. Attached are two images, the first it taken after installation from the passengers' side. It's hardly noticeable from the drivers' side as it's behind the rear view mirror.

On the second picture you can see two cameras. I got the one from my other car to see if the spot just below the roof would be better. Although it's less visible from outside when placed higher, the image is a lot better from the center position.

I did use some electrical tape to mask the white print on both the holder and the camera body.

I also went with Blackvue 2ch and installed very similar to this. Love their systems and WiFi access.

cfm56d7b · 09-27-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by goate

I also went with Blackvue 2CH, ordered a Cellink NEO to power it for 24h and get most out of parkmode. Attached are two images, the first it taken after installation from the passengers' side. It's hardly noticeable from the drivers' side as it's behind the rear view mirror.

On the second picture you can see two cameras. I got the one from my other car to see if the spot just below the roof would be better. Although it's less visible from outside when placed higher, the image is a lot better from the center position.

I did use some electrical tape to mask the white print on both the holder and the camera body.

+1 The same exact setup including the same Cellink NEO battery which I highly recommend.

Running BlackVue 1.010 firmware.

goate · 09-28-2018, 12:05 AM

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+1 The same exact setup including the same Cellink NEO battery which I highly recommend.

Running BlackVue 1.010 firmware.

Yeah, it's a nice setup for sure. I've submitted a feature request to Blackvue to be able to set a 'home address' so it won't enable parking mode when parked there. At home (and the office) there are camera's watching over the car and I rather have a more/fully charged NEO for when I park elsewhere.

If you like the idea it probably won't hurt to submit a request of your own

F15GorDe · 09-28-2018, 12:34 AM

Blackvue & PMP here, also.

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goate Private 22 Rep 53 Posts Drives: Carbonblack F15 40d Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I also went with Blackvue 2CH, ordered a Cellink NEO to power it for 24h and get most out of parkmode. Attached are two images, the first it taken after installation from the passengers' side. It's hardly noticeable from the drivers' side as it's behind the rear view mirror. On the second picture you can see two cameras. I got the one from my other car to see if the spot just below the roof would be better. Although it's less visible from outside when placed higher, the image is a lot better from the center position. I did use some electrical tape to mask the white print on both the holder and the camera body.
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Anyone install a dash cam?

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BillK Private First Class 46 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 95 M3, 11 M3, 15 X5d, 20 X2 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	This one looks very OEM like https://www.amazon.com/CYHY-support-.../dp/B01CTKKLYS
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F15GorDe Well versed in the care and feeding of BMWs 261 Rep 733 Posts Drives: F15d, F10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Blackvue & PMP here, also. __________________ B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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