here are my photos of A pillar and cupholder removal to run wire for dashcam install

FZI89 · 07-14-2023, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceSilverX1

after removing the screws, just use any plastic pry tool that you can find... as soon as you lift up a small gap, pull straight up gently but with some force. for me, the easiest was when going in via the gap between the USB-C connector panel and the cupholder.

if I have to do it again, I'll probably use masking tape and cover up any trim piece that I don't want scratched.

once you get the new cupholder, you can see where the clips are up close and that will help you in the removal process.

good luck!

Amazing!! Thank you!

SpaceSilverX1 · 07-15-2023, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FZI89

Amazing!! Thank you!

too bad Austria is so far away.... I would have gladly traded my US cupholder for your European cupholder. I only use the cupholder for my sunglasses and phone. I do not eat or drink when I drive.

FZI89 · 07-15-2023, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceSilverX1

too bad Austria is so far away.... I would have gladly traded my US cupholder for your European cupholder. I only use the cupholder for my sunglasses and phone. I do not eat or drink when I drive.

Would’ve been a great swap! Especially given the ridiculous price they’re charging for it!
Absolutely no food in the car, but I need my ice cold drinks in the summer

FZI89 · 07-28-2023, 08:02 AM

Finally received the cup holders! Thank you SpaceSilverX1 for the instructions!

SpaceSilverX1 · 07-28-2023, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FZI89

Finally received the cup holders! Thank you SpaceSilverX1 for the instructions!

No problem! That looks nice.

abirmaher · 07-28-2023, 03:21 PM

Nice write-up! If anyone is interested in an alternate option that may be a bit less involved to set up, Escort M1/M2 Dashcams borrow power from your Radar Detector. This is what I have run in all my cars for years, taking power from the rearview mirror to power the radar detector. See a picture of the setup below.

Not the best Dashcam around for sure but a good option.

justdriving · 08-10-2023, 08:05 PM

I used the Dongar dongle to tap into the rearview, then used a USB splitter to power my dashcam and radar detector.
Works well, but stays powered after the engine shuts off (maybe powers down after a while?).

Debou7001 · 07-21-2024, 08:52 AM

Hello, great explanation. In the same way , if i want to remote the wireless charger, may i need to pull on it simply? Do you have more détails to remote it ?
Many thanks for your Help.

J-RO · 11-09-2024, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the write up. I am in the process of installing my blackvue dash cam that had been in my wife's 2021 BMW X3. Her 2025 X1 is a much harder install. The mirror cover is a PITA to remove. When I finally got it off (three pieces) I ran the wire across the headliner to the A pillar. Using your post I removed the pillar and down to the passenger side footwell were the fuse box is located. Unfortunately, as people here know, BMW did not grace us with a fuse card so my project has been halted. In addition to not knowing what fuses to tap into I have not seen a screw/bolt to ground it to. If anyone know what fuses and where to ground I would really appreciate it if you could let me know. Thanks.

FlashMonkey929 · Yesterday, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by J-RO

Thanks for the write up. I am in the process of installing my blackvue dash cam that had been in my wife's 2021 BMW X3. Her 2025 X1 is a much harder install. The mirror cover is a PITA to remove. When I finally got it off (three pieces) I ran the wire across the headliner to the A pillar. Using your post I removed the pillar and down to the passenger side footwell were the fuse box is located. Unfortunately, as people here know, BMW did not grace us with a fuse card so my project has been halted. In addition to not knowing what fuses to tap into I have not seen a screw/bolt to ground it to. If anyone know what fuses and where to ground I would really appreciate it if you could let me know. Thanks.

Any particular reason you didn't want to get a mirror tap? I believe someone posted one on this forum a while back. My FitCam came with one and made the install easy and clean, and the camera turns off about 10 minutes after I lock the car. I have not had any battery issues in the year and a half of ownership either.

J-RO · Yesterday, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Any particular reason you didn't want to get a mirror tap? I believe someone posted one on this forum a while back. My FitCam came with one and made the install easy and clean, and the camera turns off about 10 minutes after I lock the car. I have not had any battery issues in the year and a half of ownership either.

Dont have a good answer for that. Maybe I am just set in my ways or like the challenge.

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justdriving Newguy 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2020 F48 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Sf, ca iTrader: (0)	I used the Dongar dongle to tap into the rearview, then used a USB splitter to power my dashcam and radar detector. Works well, but stays powered after the engine shuts off (maybe powers down after a while?).
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Debou7001 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW x1 Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Hello, great explanation. In the same way , if i want to remote the wireless charger, may i need to pull on it simply? Do you have more détails to remote it ? Many thanks for your Help.
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J-RO Colonel 2385 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2024 M240ix BMW X1 28i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: A Place I Like To Call “You’ll See” iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the write up. I am in the process of installing my blackvue dash cam that had been in my wife's 2021 BMW X3. Her 2025 X1 is a much harder install. The mirror cover is a PITA to remove. When I finally got it off (three pieces) I ran the wire across the headliner to the A pillar. Using your post I removed the pillar and down to the passenger side footwell were the fuse box is located. Unfortunately, as people here know, BMW did not grace us with a fuse card so my project has been halted. In addition to not knowing what fuses to tap into I have not seen a screw/bolt to ground it to. If anyone know what fuses and where to ground I would really appreciate it if you could let me know. Thanks.
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