Dashcams have become one of those must-have tools for modern driving. They don’t just capture an unbiased digital record of events, but they also tend to influence how people behave after a collision. Once drivers realize there’s a camera rolling, you usually see less finger-pointing, more caution, and an overall push toward de-escalation—though of course, reactions still depend on personality and whether they’re at fault.

That’s exactly why I wanted something discrete and reliable. My old dash cam was on its last legs—random reboots, SD card errors, and just showing its age—so it was time for an upgrade. While researching, I came across FitCamX, and with a new addition to the garage, the timing worked out perfectly. Fortunately, I’ve never had to use footage for insurance, but with scams like this Belt Parkway staged crash scheme making headlines, it feels smart to be prepared.

I ended up ordering a forward- and rear-facing unit and decided to tackle the install myself. The kit included clear instructions and even the plastic pry tools. I started by removing the rearview mirror surround, then tucked the wire neatly into the crevices of the seams along the headliner on the driver’s side, down through the door gaskets, into the rear hatch, and mounted the rear camera dead center. Clean, simple, and much more confidence-inspiring than the old setup in my other AMG.

Overall, the install took about an hour and a half. The biggest challenge was the rear camera—while not technically difficult, it required a lot of patience to pull factory-sealed trim away from its original position without damaging anything. Once both cameras were in place, I powered it up to make sure the hardwire kit wasn’t triggering any dash errors. Thankfully, it worked perfectly.

Initial setup with the iPhone app was a little slow, and the interface itself lags when scrolling through footage history, but it does the job. Functionality is solid, even if the software experience isn’t the fastest.

As an overall score, I’d rate the FitCamX dash cam 3.5/5.

Pros:

• Very clean and discrete, OEM-Plus look once installed
  
• Straightforward instructions and included tools
  
• Both front and rear camera integration available
  
• No error codes or electrical issues with hardwire install
  
• Videos are crystal clear 4K front and 1080P rear
  
• Reliable recording once set up
  

Cons:

• Rear camera install requires patience and careful trim removal
  
• App interface is slow and clunky when reviewing footage
  
• Initial pairing/setup with phone takes a while
  
• Not the most user-friendly software compared to competitors
  
  
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Thanks for sharing....Looks good. I have been interested in this camera primarily because of its rear camera. The factory set up only does front capture. If you can, can you please share

• Some video clips from both rear and front camera
• Screenshot of the phone video interface
• Picture of the housing that holds the front camera.

Thanks in advance!

 

DysCompLexSick How hard was it to tuck the wire neatly into the crevices of the seams along the headliner on the driver’s side, down through the door gaskets? I've been meaning to install this but afraid of the difficulty in running the wire to the back. I was thinking I would need to remove the pillar coverings between the front and back passenger doors, the front A pillar cover, in order to get the wire from front to back? Also thought I might have to pull the rubber seals off as well. Would appreciate more details here. Also, how did you fiche the wire through the grommet to the door panel? Thank you!

 

Thanks! I am traveling, so I am sharing so pics I have on my device.

 

It was relatively simple. For anyone DIY'ing anything it's rarely a measure of genuine difficulty instead it requires a mix of patience and determination. I would advise against removing the A pillar and rubber door gaskets as its seems unnecessary. You can easily route the wire falling the seem in the roof using a plastic pry tool to push the wire in place. The main difficulty is removing the gasket covering the rear door hinge. (Picture Included Below) That requires you pulling it "down-then over", my best friend owns a shop and advised me to be careful with this piece as damaging it will require ordering a new one, leaving it unsecured would create a moisture entry point. Other than that the whole process was pretty straight forward.

 

How did you get power to the front and rear cameras? To have the camera on when the vehicle is off, I believe you have to tap into the power source under the passenger side back seat. This requires removing the A pillar cover to route the power wire?

 

Can confirm Fitcamx is awesome. The quality is great (I haven't compared to another product), install is 2/5 difficulty, and the best part is that it looks 100% OEM. The app is intuitive and getting videos from cam to iphone album is a breeze. Would recommend.

 

Just bought the front facing only based on this thread. Will report back after installing on my 21' G550. They have 10% off right now FYI.

 

Love Fitcam's have used them in 3 vehicles. Looks like they redesigned the G Class's a little as the SD card slot didn't used to be so close to the edge.

I have one in my kid's car and it already saved me some money as he lightly bumped a car in the parking lot (no damage) and the parent of the other car the next day tried to tell me my kid caused a large dent on the other side of his kid's car. Was pretty satisfying to show him the video on my phone through Fitcam's wifi connection and see how quickly he backtracked.