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^ Nice kit btw. I was really on the fence on whether to get dual channel this time round.
Originally Posted by Leslielp
I hope that in the future MB and others will make the 360 Camera a built in Dash Cam, that would be a great option to this generation of cars.
AMEN to that! Given the huge popularity of these devices now, and the fact that a lot of cars like this already have more on-board cameras than you can point a stick at, you'd think that manufacturers might start to offer that as an option at least.
Looks like a great unit - I like the temperature rating!
Seems like they're still for sale locally here. If my new Blackvue doesn't work out, I may have to switch allegiance
Never gave thought to summer time inside temperatures but 70 seems a bit on the high side.
Well after doing some online research the Koreans seem to be the kings of dash cam manufacturers. Blackvue is well rated and there are tons of YouTube videos. There is a higher model the DR750GW-2CH which has both Full HD front and rear and built in 4x2 LCD screen and still has Wi-Fi. It was a bit thick and bulky looking but it too is not expensive if I recall around $70.00 more. If you could have detached the LCD Screen I would have gone with that in a heartbeat.
I have not modified any of my previous MB (since I lease) but it looked like an easy process and turned out to be just that.
I will just have to leave those cam holder stuck on when I give the car back or take my time and peel them off
Never gave thought to summer time inside temperatures but 70 seems a bit on the high side.
Oh man.. I actually think that's being very conservative. Direct sun - behind glass, in a locked car; I think there's been days lately here where another 20 deg.C on top of that wouldn't suffice!
I will just have to leave those cam holder stuck on when I give the car back or take my time and peel them off
We just sold a little Suzuki Swift, which had a cheap dual channel system in it. I pulled on the holder for the back window, totally forgetting about the window tint - nice big patch came off cleanly with the holder. DOH!
Well I just ordered a DR650GW-2ch from my source Alex at KMPH.ca who did a price match..when I saw the rear camera gets it's power from the front camera via the coax connection that was the clincher.. I had always thought I'd need to glean a rear power source which would have been a biatch and now I find it doesn't need it so hey.. it's a late Merry Christmas to me
BTW.. "twinblack", unless you get a multi-channel system, you won't really be protected from the side swiping issue. I've had one instance where someone whacked into the side of the car pretty good - since the camera was only pointing out front, I was only able to see the event on the G-sensor track and see him pull out side-on .. no chance to prove that he was the car that did it, nor get the plate. Nothing more frustrating than seeing someone do damage to you car and driving off . Don't get me wrong - love the dash cams and wouldn't be without one now, but they don't let you catch things like that .. unfortunately.
I've just purchased a Vicovation Marcus 5 which has front and rear 1080p camera. At least I will be able to see them drive in or drive away and catch a plate.
Ive just ordered a dashcam and a pair of fuse taps. Despite looking at the MB instructions re. accessing the dash "end" fusebox, I cant seem to get the cover off! I dont want to force it, as my car is RHD and I make the assumption the fusebox is on the drivers side (manual shows/describes a LHD car). Any thoughts?
Thanks guys, very helpful. I will look at a fuse tap.
The people who have dash cams, do you have a battery backup or anything to keep the camera running whilst park?
One of the reasons I am going a camera, is I have been side swiped in car parks twice in one year in my last car. Dont want to repeat that again.
I have ordered a battery backup as well... This one is supposed to kick when the battery reaches a certain voltage. I ordered my stuff today, will post some pics when I have all the items, and I have decided to do it myself as I have been watching numerous videos on the install...
Ive just ordered a dashcam and a pair of fuse taps. Despite looking at the MB instructions re. accessing the dash "end" fusebox, I cant seem to get the cover off! I dont want to force it, as my car is RHD and I make the assumption the fusebox is on the drivers side (manual shows/describes a LHD car). Any thoughts?
Don't know which car you have, but I am gonna use the fuse box in the trunk... I think it would be for a cleaner install for hard wiring and connecting the external battery.
Mounted the camera today and got it working off the acc. socket in the console. I will probably run the cable back to the boot (trunk) to pick up the supplies from there - a job for this weekend
Leslielp - do you have time to snap a few pictures of the install? I'm thinking about ordering this set and want to see how the cams look mounted etc.. any worries about battery drain? my w205 is a weekend warrior and only gets driven 1-2 days every other week...
Leslielp - do you have time to snap a few pictures of the install? I'm thinking about ordering this set and want to see how the cams look mounted etc.. any worries about battery drain? my w205 is a weekend warrior and only gets driven 1-2 days every other week...
I will try to get a few snaps of the view of the mounted cams as well as the sight lines from the drive seat and outside the vehicle. Stay tuned :
Yep, it's kept ticking like that for around 4 years now without breaking down - touch wood. When you see the temps these gizmos have to endure it's pretty impressive really.
Hard wiring would not void the warranty... Its really not that intrusive and wont cause any damage... Ive been meaning to post some pics of my install, but schools gone in the way... Will do that soon... Wasn't as hard I thought, to hard wire it, only thing I really had a problem with is pulling the fuse out. Apparently MB puts a clip in the fuse holder, so you have to depress it and then pull it out...lol. Took me a while to figure that out... Hiding the wires were also very easy, as well as hiding the excess.
I agree.. warranty in theory is only void where your changes have proven to be the cause of the issue you're trying to get fixed under that warranty. If you've spliced into existing wiring circuits, harnesses etc however, it can be very difficult to prove against a claim that your changes did not cause the electrical fault you're trying to get repaired under warranty. Most common I've seen is people splicing in relays without diode protection, not realising that they can send several hundred volt spikes (even very low amperage or low voltage devices) down their trigger wires they're tapping into. Modern car electrics are very sensitive to spikes and if you tap into the wrong circuit (especially IC path circuits), be prepared to do battle with a manufacturer that then says "sorry... not covered under warranty".
If you're hooking up a dash-cam with an isolator (i.e. low voltage or timer cut-off relay), make sure that the trigger wire is taken from a circuit that includes reverse voltage or over-voltage protection (e.g. cigarette lighter or 12v consumer outlet). The main power is the least of your worries - and as long as you have it fused correctly is never going to cause any issues.
This is what mine looks like and it's not wired to the mirror. They just squeeze the wire under the rain sensor cover and run it all the way to the back so that it looks clean.
I been selling the black vue product for two years now with the dual cam DR650 now in my car with the PMP module awesome product . Easy install on C classes !
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. Don't get me wrong - love the dash cams and wouldn't be without one now, but they don't let you catch things like that .. unfortunately.
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