Dash cam

Mach550 · 01-22-2023, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mffarrell

Do you know if the rear camera will work if you have the factory rear sun shade installed? I know the BMW factory rear camera won’t work because the sun shade is in the way.

from the pictures it just seems like it tapes wherever you place it. I haven't really checked but there is a small gap at the top when the shade is in place so it may see through.

Does anyone know what the square plastic sticker is for and what the brown/copper sticker with a wire is for on the inside?

mffarrell · 01-22-2023, 05:14 PM

I believe the square sticker is to close the hole if you don’t have high bean detection.

The cooper one looks like it has circuit traces, not sure if that is left over from manufacturing or something else.

Mach550 · 01-23-2023, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mffarrell

I believe the square sticker is to close the hole if you don’t have high bean detection.

The cooper one looks like it has circuit traces, not sure if that is left over from manufacturing or something else.

thats weird, my car does have high beam assist but no sensor behind the rear view.

mffarrell · 01-23-2023, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach550

thats weird, my car does have high beam assist but no sensor behind the rear view.

I have the same as you. I am not sure it should be covered. Here is a question from Amazon and the answer from the seller:

What is the large rectangle hole in the camera housing for? Also what is the black adhesive square for?

Hello, if the original car has an automatic beam. Then there is no need to cover the square hole. If not, it can be covered with tape
By FiTCAMX Brand Store SELLER on June 7, 2022

I think I will just leave the square hole open.

RonronEG · 01-24-2023, 08:41 AM

The copper sticker is the WiFi antenna.

If you have forward facing cameras you won't have a high beam sensor, so that square hole will be open and you use the black plastic to cover it. Otherwise you have a giant hole that will clearly be visible looking into the front of the car.

Rear camera has been talked about before. Plenty of room for it with the power sunshade.

Mach550 · 01-24-2023, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RonronEG

The copper sticker is the WiFi antenna.

If you have forward facing cameras you won't have a high beam sensor, so that square hole will be open and you use the black plastic to cover it. Otherwise you have a giant hole that will clearly be visible looking into the front of the car.

Rear camera has been talked about before. Plenty of room for it with the power sunshade.

Ok, thanks for the details, I do have the 360 surround cameras.

mim1 · 06-22-2023, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by moscab

blackvue dr900x 2CH on mine, could be better software designed but am pretty happy with the footage provided in both front and rear cam

How were you able to run the wire from the rear camera to the front one? Can you please explain how to hid the wires and any procedure etc you have? I want to connect the rear camera as well.

Thanks!!

WretchedRefuse · 06-23-2023, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mim1

How were you able to run the wire from the rear camera to the front one? Can you please explain how to hid the wires and any procedure etc you have? I want to connect the rear camera as well.

Thanks!!

When I ran the wires for my dash cam, I was able to sneak the wires up behind the headliner by peeling back the molding over the front and rear passenger doors. I had to use a coat hanger to fish the wires over the front seat belt. You can remove the front A-pillar trim easily enough, and you can fish or squeeze the wire behind the rear pillar trim and headliner above the rear window. It wasn't too hard to do.

MauiSteve · 10-13-2023, 06:05 AM

Kinda thinking about getting one of these... Is the consensus still that this is the best OEM looking solution for the G30?

I3LaZeN · 10-13-2023, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MauiSteve

Kinda thinking about getting one of these... Is the consensus still that this is the best OEM looking solution for the G30?

Yup. I have it for a while and no complaints. Just get a good, high quality micro sd card.
I have a referral link for anyone that needs!

https://fitcamx.com/?sca_ref=1347118.GKzbwMFcaZ

BWilson263 · 10-16-2023, 09:53 PM

I've had mines for about 3 weeks now and like most, no problems so far. It was a pain to install in you have big hands.

w1zk1d · 01-19-2024, 01:50 PM

I'm thinking about ordering this FITCAMX dash cam because I'm liking that oem fit. However, it looks like if using a radar detector (R4) + blend mount, the dash cam would be in the way. Has anyone coupled this with a Radar Detector+blend mount that is also mirror tapped? I assume you can still wire tap a radar detector together with this dash cam but just want to make sure.

UPDATE: I ordered this for myself and for my wife's car as well. Going to install it first then mirror tap the Uniden R4s for each. Not sure which mount I am going to use. Will decide once the dashcams are installed.

CONFIRMED: You can wiretap in addition to the FITCAMX.

01-22-2023, 05:14 PM	#46
mffarrell Captain 617 Rep 929 Posts Drives: 2020 M550i Porsche 911 turbo Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	I believe the square sticker is to close the hole if you don’t have high bean detection. The cooper one looks like it has circuit traces, not sure if that is left over from manufacturing or something else.
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RonronEG Lieutenant 336 Rep 471 Posts Drives: BMW 540i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	The copper sticker is the WiFi antenna. If you have forward facing cameras you won't have a high beam sensor, so that square hole will be open and you use the black plastic to cover it. Otherwise you have a giant hole that will clearly be visible looking into the front of the car. Rear camera has been talked about before. Plenty of room for it with the power sunshade.
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MauiSteve First Lieutenant 281 Rep 387 Posts Drives: 2020 M Sport 540i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Maui, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Kinda thinking about getting one of these... Is the consensus still that this is the best OEM looking solution for the G30? __________________ 2020 540i MSport \| Alpine White \| Mocha Nappa \| Aluminum Rhombicle \| Exec Pkg \| Luxury Seating \| Bowers & Wilkins \| Parking Assistance Pkg \| MSport Brakes \| Ceramic Controls \| Space Saver Spare \|
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10-16-2023, 09:53 PM	#55
BWilson263 Second Lieutenant 187 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2019 540i - 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I've had mines for about 3 weeks now and like most, no problems so far. It was a pain to install in you have big hands.
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01-19-2024, 01:50 PM	#56
w1zk1d Just here to learn. 35 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M550i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking about ordering this FITCAMX dash cam because I'm liking that oem fit. However, it looks like if using a radar detector (R4) + blend mount, the dash cam would be in the way. Has anyone coupled this with a Radar Detector+blend mount that is also mirror tapped? I assume you can still wire tap a radar detector together with this dash cam but just want to make sure. UPDATE: I ordered this for myself and for my wife's car as well. Going to install it first then mirror tap the Uniden R4s for each. Not sure which mount I am going to use. Will decide once the dashcams are installed. CONFIRMED: You can wiretap in addition to the FITCAMX. __________________ 2001 BMW E39 M5 2014 BMW 535d xDrive 2014 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige S Line 2020 Audi SQ7 Prestige 2020 BMW M550i xDrive Last edited by w1zk1d; 02-04-2024 at 11:45 AM..
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