where to install Car camera

Re: where to install Car camera

beembeem;837148 said:
Maybe it's just me but the wire looks obvious enough, and may risk deny entry into certain locations.

Yeah prolly need to retro fit something to look like OEM accessories to bypass the security then
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You can always take it out. This is what I do when I kenna ICT lor.
 
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I hope your friend is not ripping our forumers off. I understand he is providing a service and also his personal warranty. As you understand, I bought this item from the manufacturing country and did the work of flashing the firmware myself, it is not a difficult task afterall. If he is charging too much, it wouldn't be too appropriate, ya?

I must say the BlackVue DR400G-HD unit is a good unit. Super clear for night and day time.

A word of advise. In order for him to differentiate his business with others, he should provide installation so that he can beat others who is doing the same product.

just my 2 cents worth.


detach8;837170 said:
Bro, price abit sensitive to reveal here, but I can tell you right now it's at least $100 cheaper than local distri price. What I told him to do is to always keep 1 extra set for 1-1 exchange warranty and he has agreed, and hence you are in some sense getting "local" warranty for a PI set. He will also flash the firmware for you to English. So all in all I think it's a pretty well rounded service he is providing. The only thing he does not do is installation but you can find your own workshop / site sponsors to do it.

AFAIK, most of my friends self-install. Only one go and ask workshop to wire. If you ask me, I trust myself more than a workshop worker... so you be the judge.

I don't need 24/7 although I wired my parent's Merc into the fusebox... I don't think it's *really* necessary unless you always ken a vandalism. The camera does get pretty hot although it still works. I will not recommend if you park your car under the sun most of the time to have this running 24/7... anything processing HD video of this miniature size will overheat.

The magic box thing is just a low voltage cutoff to prevent power drainage. I think it's not a waste of money if you want 24/7, but like I said, I think 24/7 is not necessary.
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Installation need space, tools, experience and carry with it risks, so he decided not to do it. He's operating out of his own bedroom :p

BTW, the new firmware is harder to flash. ;) Old ones just need to download the English one and reflash. New ones you can't do that anymore.
 
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detach8;837767 said:
Installation need space, tools, experience and carry with it risks, so he decided not to do it. He's operating out of his own bedroom :p

BTW, the new firmware is harder to flash. ;) Old ones just need to download the English one and reflash. New ones you can't do that anymore.
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Erm... which is the new one firmware you are referring to? I am also using the same unit as yours. Which firmware are you on?
 
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just complete the installation. look ok.
 
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CityTypeZ;838994 said:
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just complete the installation. look ok.
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Good work! done by soundwerkz?
mind to share the labour cost by pm?
Did they tap directly to battery or fuse box? Is it on 24 hrs?
I just met a car out of juice due to tapping direct current for 24hrs survelliance.
 
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uninitiated;840887 said:
Dude, can PM me too? Thanks!
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What do you need bro? The place to get a good car camera or the price to hide the wires?
 
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duke.sg;841038 said:
Hi bro City TypeZ

Please PM me also.

TIA
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You need the price of the camera or the price of the work?
 
Re: where to install Car camera

i'm looking for 1 with parking mode 24/7 survelliance.

but some some of the model i look at got some problem with BMW system from what i heard?

like warning of battery leakage etc..

any model with such function but won't affect the car?
 
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crimsonP;841411 said:
i'm looking for 1 with parking mode 24/7 survelliance.

but some some of the model i look at got some problem with BMW system from what i heard?

like warning of battery leakage etc..

any model with such function but won't affect the car?
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You can get the magic box if you buy blackvue. You can get it from the authorise dealer or online.

If you use the magic box, it should be fine unless you direct connec to the battery.
 
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Even with power magic, also have the warning sign. Experience that daily.
 
Re: where to install Car camera

crimsonP;841411 said:
i'm looking for 1 with parking mode 24/7 survelliance.

but some some of the model i look at got some problem with BMW system from what i heard?

like warning of battery leakage etc..

any model with such function but won't affect the car?
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the drainage is a common issue, I got it after a day of parking @ home, the battery saver cant prevent the error message as any drain before 72 days aint its business hehehhee
 
Re: where to install Car camera

Jetpilot;841829 said:
You can get the magic box if you buy blackvue. You can get it from the authorise dealer or online.

If you use the magic box, it should be fine unless you direct connec to the battery.
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once u hard-wire ur cam, u will get the error message unless ur ride is constantly being used.

if u dun hard-wire it, there's not much valet-mode to be used as the batt would have drained out by then.
 
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Tortoise and Pretender, thanks for your sharing your experience!
I thot it would be okay to use Magic Box to prevent error code or warning sign as compared to hard wiring.
Beemers are really sensitive. I guess I will stay away for survellieance and keep my finger cross that are no ppl to tamper my car when it is parked.
 
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I tapped my camera onto the on and off button . Only start recording when I start my car.
 
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