Did you install 3rd party cameras for your car?

superpanjy · 02-28-2022, 11:31 PM

Any recommendations?
I saw a lot good reviews on BlackVue. But installation is not that easy. Not plug-n-play type of easy.

itiongo · 03-01-2022, 09:32 PM

I will be installing the Vantrue NS2 dashcam in my X7, probably this Sunday.
I can't say if this dashcam is any good yet, but I have a feeling it is going to be perfect to monitor the front and interior. There's tons of Dashcams to pick from. Don't be fooled by the "4k" advertisement from manufactures. Almost all 4k dashcam has very poorly upscaled 1080p.

X5M50D · 03-02-2022, 03:42 AM

I have hard wired a Viofo A129 Pro Duo front and rear dash cam.
It works great at 4K however I have had issues of battery draining. This seems to have gone away for now so not entirely sure it was to do with the camera?

02-28-2022, 11:31 PM	#1
superpanjy Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 255 Posts Drives: BMW X7 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: BOSTON iTrader: (0)	Did you install 3rd party cameras for your car? Any recommendations? I saw a lot good reviews on BlackVue. But installation is not that easy. Not plug-n-play type of easy.
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itiongo Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 201 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Central Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I will be installing the Vantrue NS2 dashcam in my X7, probably this Sunday. I can't say if this dashcam is any good yet, but I have a feeling it is going to be perfect to monitor the front and interior. There's tons of Dashcams to pick from. Don't be fooled by the "4k" advertisement from manufactures. Almost all 4k dashcam has very poorly upscaled 1080p.
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03-02-2022, 03:42 AM	#3
X5M50D Captain 443 Rep 788 Posts Drives: X7 M50d Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Middlesex, UK iTrader: (0)	I have hard wired a Viofo A129 Pro Duo front and rear dash cam. It works great at 4K however I have had issues of battery draining. This seems to have gone away for now so not entirely sure it was to do with the camera? __________________ Old Wheels - X5M50d in Carbon Black New Wheels - X7M50d in Phytonic Blue
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