Front and Back Dashcam Rec for G63
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2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E
Front and Back Dashcam Rec for G63
Hi all,
I’m setting up a front + rear dashcam system for a new AMG arriving soon and want to get this right from the start—especially for parking coverage.
I’ve done some initial research and am currently leaning toward BlackVue (DR970X-2CH) or Thinkware (U3000), paired with a dedicated battery pack (BlackVue B-130X, Cellink Neo, etc.), but would really value real-world feedback from those running these setups in Mercedes vehicles.
Key priorities:
• Strong video quality (especially night / low light)
• Reliable parking mode (motion/impact detection vs continuous recording)
• Clean OEM-like install (no visible wiring, minimal interior disruption)
• Battery-based system (avoid draining vehicle battery)
A few things I’d love input on:
• What exact setup are you running (camera + battery pack)?
• Realistically, how long does your parking mode last?
• Any issues with CAN bus, battery management, or errors?
• For those with LTE/cloud models—actually useful, or more of a gimmick?
• Any installers you’d strongly recommend (or avoid)?
Context: car will likely be parked both in garage and public settings, so consistent parking monitoring matters more than driving footage.
Appreciate any insights—would rather invest once and do it properly than redo the system later.
I’m setting up a front + rear dashcam system for a new AMG arriving soon and want to get this right from the start—especially for parking coverage.
I’ve done some initial research and am currently leaning toward BlackVue (DR970X-2CH) or Thinkware (U3000), paired with a dedicated battery pack (BlackVue B-130X, Cellink Neo, etc.), but would really value real-world feedback from those running these setups in Mercedes vehicles.
Key priorities:
• Strong video quality (especially night / low light)
• Reliable parking mode (motion/impact detection vs continuous recording)
• Clean OEM-like install (no visible wiring, minimal interior disruption)
• Battery-based system (avoid draining vehicle battery)
A few things I’d love input on:
• What exact setup are you running (camera + battery pack)?
• Realistically, how long does your parking mode last?
• Any issues with CAN bus, battery management, or errors?
• For those with LTE/cloud models—actually useful, or more of a gimmick?
• Any installers you’d strongly recommend (or avoid)?
Context: car will likely be parked both in garage and public settings, so consistent parking monitoring matters more than driving footage.
Appreciate any insights—would rather invest once and do it properly than redo the system later.
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2023 E63S
We used Fitcamx. Front only. Probably not the best or have all the features you want. Clean install and easy. App is basic as well as the camera.
Wiring for a rear camera would require some discussion with your installation company as getting into the rear door is not simple. The wire boot at the hinge drivers side is the only access to pull through. We have done installs in our other Mercedes sedans front and rear using blackvue - app sucks. Swapped out for Viafo. The gwagon will be a challenge for any rear camera installation.
Wiring for a rear camera would require some discussion with your installation company as getting into the rear door is not simple. The wire boot at the hinge drivers side is the only access to pull through. We have done installs in our other Mercedes sedans front and rear using blackvue - app sucks. Swapped out for Viafo. The gwagon will be a challenge for any rear camera installation.
