[plehrman]

Originally Posted by learninboutbmw

Looks like there’s a U11 fitcamx.
Anyone have this and have opinions? Thanks!

https://fitcamx.com/collections/bmw/...42604636340396

That looks great but is a dash cam really necessary? Genuinely curious since I don't have my X1 yet but I've had dash cams in all my vehicles. The X1's cameras don't work like a dashcam?

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by plehrman

That looks great but is a dash cam really necessary? Genuinely curious since I don't have my X1 yet but I've had dash cams in all my vehicles. The X1's cameras don't work like a dashcam?

Depends on what you need. The Drive Recorder that comes included on the X1 in certain packages is missing many key features. It doesn't automatically start recording every time you drive the car, for instance. It will record impacts starting from up to 30 seconds before the accident and up to 30 seconds after, but the car has to detect the impact. Also, the front camera used for recording is located in the grill, so not necessarily the optimum position for recording what lead up to the accident. The augmented reality nav uses the camera in the windshield, and it would have been nice if BMW were to use this camera instead for the front camera recordings. You can of course manually trigger recording, in one minute clips. If you're using a USB stick you can trigger a record of your entire drive until you shut off the car, BUT it will take up your infotainment screen the entire time you're recording. If you're fine with these shortcomings, then you probably wouldn't need an aftermarket dash cam.

[sixtyy]

BMW eye 3.0 factory fitted. I couldn't be happier. Total cost about 800$.

[lebb53]

Originally Posted by sixtyy

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BMW eye 3.0 factory fitted. I couldn't be happier. Total cost about 800$.

Looks perfect! Does it include the screen or is another version of the car eye 3.0?

Also looking for installing it at my X1

Any comment about the use?

[OKETA]

I want to install an auxiliary battery for parking monitoring with a drive recorder.

I would like to know the location of the fuse that supplies power only when the engine is running on the new X1 (U11).

Power must be removed when the engine is off, otherwise charging the auxiliary battery could damage the vehicle's battery. does anyone know?

[lebb53]

Originally Posted by Tunners

I currently have the FitcamX in my 3 series which is ok and plugs in to the rain sensor plug under the mirror cover. I have asked them if they are doing one for the U11 but they need some photos of the mirror so I will send them some when I have collected the car.

Fitcam just released a dash cam for the X1 U11

https://fitcamx.com/collections/bmw/...nd-ix1u11-2023

Greets

[Tunners]

Originally Posted by lebb53

Fitcam just released a dash cam for the X1 U11

https://fitcamx.com/collections/bmw/...nd-ix1u11-2023

Greets

Yes, I sent them the photos in March and noticed they have it on their site now.

[lebb53]

Originally Posted by Tunners

Yes, I sent them the photos in March and noticed they have it on their site now.

How is your experience with the Fitcam on your series 3? Any issue or important thing to notice?

I'm waiting for response about Car Eye 3.0 from my dealer, but it would be easier to just order the Fitcam option (US$ 189, plus 5% off on Amazon)

[Tunners]

I found the Fitcamx really good apart from the lack of a polarising filter being available so you can get a bit of glare. I had the BMW Car Eye 3 on my X3 and the fit cam was as good if not a bit better than that.

[skyboum]

I'm looking for a dash camp for my car once it arrives soon and this Fitcamx looks the best option at the moment. Clean design, not hard install, no cables and etc. Eye 3.0 is too big for my taste and looks ugly.

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by lebb53

How is your experience with the Fitcam on your series 3? Any issue or important thing to notice?

I'm waiting for response about Car Eye 3.0 from my dealer, but it would be easier to just order the Fitcam option (US$ 189, plus 5% off on Amazon)

Direct from their site, they want $50 shipping to Hawaii, vs $18 on Amazon. Hawaii always gets screwed when it comes to shipping. I guess I'll be ordering one from Amazon, was looking at some YouTube reviews of the fitcam and it's pretty impressive for the price. And the cleanest install as well.

[FlashMonkey929]

Just ordered the FitCamX dual camera kit from Amazon a few days ago. Should be arriving by the end of the month, and I'll probably tackle the front cam first and then eventually install the rear cam whenever I feel like taking apart interior panels to run the cable lol.

[skyboum]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Just ordered the FitCamX dual camera kit from Amazon a few days ago. Should be arriving by the end of the month, and I'll probably tackle the front cam first and then eventually install the rear cam whenever I feel like taking apart interior panels to run the cable lol.

Keep us posted as I'm looking forward to buying the same dashcam.

[FlashMonkey929]

Finally got around to installing the FitcamX front camera a few minutes ago, will tackle the rear camera on a day when I have more free time. Everything came packaged pretty nicely, and includes everything you need for the install including the trim removal tool and 128GB micro SD card. Install was pretty easy, took about 10 minutes start to finish. The initial panel with the speaker grille closest to the mirror, you start at the edge closest to you and pull downward. There is some force required, and I thought I heard a clip break, but all was good. Using the included trim removal tool to lever against the rear clips helped to loosen them. After that, separating the other two pieces from the mirror assembly was just simply prying them apart gently. Just remove the small plug from the mirror, insert it into the adapter and plus the adapter into the harness and tuck the wires, then reassemble. I've attached a few photos of the clips of the first panel so it's easier to see how it attaches.

[plehrman]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Finally got around to installing the FitcamX front camera a few minutes ago, will tackle the rear camera on a day when I have more free time. Everything came packaged pretty nicely, and includes everything you need for the install including the trim removal tool and 128GB micro SD card. Install was pretty easy, took about 10 minutes start to finish. The initial panel with the speaker grille closest to the mirror, you start at the edge closest to you and pull downward. There is some force required, and I thought I heard a clip break, but all was good. Using the included trim removal tool to lever against the rear clips helped to loosen them. After that, separating the other two pieces from the mirror assembly was just simply prying them apart gently. Just remove the small plug from the mirror, insert it into the adapter and plus the adapter into the harness and tuck the wires, then reassemble. I've attached a few photos of the clips of the first panel so it's easier to see how it attaches.

How long did this take you from start to finish?

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by plehrman

How long did this take you from start to finish?

As stated earlier, about 10 minutes. It’s really that easy!

[plehrman]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

As stated earlier, about 10 minutes. It’s really that easy!

Ah missed that, thanks! That's pretty nice.

[ramen.slayer]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

As stated earlier, about 10 minutes. It’s really that easy!

Thanks for sharing. Very good post. Looks like I will be getting that for my car as well when it arrives!

[rzell]

Originally Posted by aviocat

Fuse list

aviocat, where did you hook up the ground near fuse box ?

[UKX1owner]

Hi there, need some advice on which fuse to use for a dashcam. I have the Nextbase front and rear dashcam which was installed on our old car (Mazda CX3) without any issues what so ever, worked perfect.

Funnily enough, the YouTuber we found who shows how to install in the Mazda has the exact same cam setup instructions for the BMW X1. However, the fuse they suggest we use doesn't work when I tried to wire it up.

This is the video we watched:

This is our fusebox within the glove box of our 2018 X1.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/198859...posted-public/

The fuse highlighted in the picture is the one we are advised to use in the video. I tested the fuse and it does indeed only power up when the ignition is on. However, once all wired up, there is no power to the dashcam when the ignition is switched on.

Would anyone have any advise as to which of the other fuses we can jump off to power up the dashcam when the ignition is on?

Appreciate any assistance, thanks.

[Tunners]

Better looking in the f48 forum.

https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1268619

[UKX1owner]

Originally Posted by Tunners

Better looking in the f48 forum.

https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1268619

Many thanks, all working now