Blackvue 650 (Dashcam) Group Buy, Round 2 - $310, including 32 Gig Card

[Joelc]

You wanna do a install day? We could help each other out... Your car first? haha LOL

I already have a Blackvue dashcam installed but upgrading from the DR500.
I'm hoping I can just re-use the existing dashcam power cable so I just need to install the rear camera and route the cable to it.

 

[jplanza]

You wanna do a install day? We could help each other out... Your car first? haha LOL

I'm still waiting for my car, but I have one of these cams and have all the trim removal tools needed. I've done several ham radio installs on cars and motorcycles, so I have experience with doing a "hidden" install. Here's the guide that I'm planning to work from:

Tesla Model S BlackVue HD Dashcam Installation Guide

I live in San Jose and would be happy to host an install party, either now or in a few weeks once I've taken delivery. Feel free to contact me via private message if you guys want to meet up.

Jeff

 

[lloyds]

Just a heads up for those wanting to get the Blackvue. Premier, my shop installer in the Bay Area is offering the system for 650 16gb system for $290. My MX is at their shop getting it installed now. I worked out a deal with them so you can get it just by mentioning you are a TMC member. Their # is 510.623.1308 and also a sponsor here. Says they can ship anywhere.

 

[syosh]

Just a heads up for those wanting to get the Blackvue. Premier, my shop installer in the Bay Area is offering the system for 650 16gb system for $290. My MX is at their shop getting it installed now. I worked out a deal with them so you can get it just by mentioning you are a TMC member. Their # is 510.623.1308 and also a sponsor here. Says they can ship anywhere.

Thanks for organizing this. I took them up on the offer and picked up a few days ago. As always, Premier is a top notch shop.

 

[lloyds]

Thanks for organizing this. I took them up on the offer and picked up a few days ago. As always, Premier is a top notch shop.

Glad I could help! Many members here have helped me over the years, so it is only my way of giving back. This is a great community!

 

[nagerseth]

Anyone interested in doing an install party in the DC area?

 

[Dilbagh]

I'm new to Blackvue. And I'm picking up my car next week. Can it spot parking lot door dings ?

 

[csshih]

I'm new to Blackvue. And I'm picking up my car next week. Can it spot parking lot door dings ?

Unlikely.. but it depends on the severity of the ding. You could potentially catch your vehicle shaking if someone really hits your door hard, but then the camera would have be set to a very sensitive level.. The cameras only cover the front and back!

 

[csshih]

Got my dashcam in, but haven't installed it yet as I'm going to get the car tinted.

I'll be using the spare connector:

which is a fairly standard 0.1" spacing header..

I just so happen to have about 5000 of these!

All I'll need to do is solder to the pins, shrink wrap them, and then I'll have a plug and play installation

 

[Fusion]

Nice where can I buy them or could I bum one off you. I'm in SF.

Install party? I'm still up for it. I can bring some beer, food!

 

[csshih]

We should have an install party at a Supercharger somewhere! I don't know how to do the cable hiding etc, but I can prepare some connectors!
If anyone is ever in North San Jose (near the airport), you can stop by my office and grab a connector.

 

[nagerseth]

I still haven't mounted mine either. I really need to.

 

[AnOutsider]

Now 258 on Amazon with a 64GB card

 

[Tech_Guy]

Now 258 on Amazon with a 64GB card

Thanks for the heads up, I just snagged one on Amazon!!

 

[CSFTN]

Nice where can I buy them or could I bum one off you. I'm in SF.

Install party? I'm still up for it. I can bring some beer, food!

Same here ... those look perfect. Where does one buy them, and what specifically are they called?

edit: will these work?: RadioShack 4-Position Male Polarized Connector

 

[csshih]

My tesla is at service for 2 year maint, otherwise I'd offer to solder some up and mail them! I just got tinting finished so I'll be installing my camera after I get mine back from TM Sunnyvale.

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/640454-4/A19431-ND/258986

That's the part I have.

 

[NikeWings]

Thanks for the heads up, I just snagged one on Amazon!!

Are you self installing or do you have a local shop that I can use too?

 

[Tech_Guy]

Currently I plan to self install... if that changes ill let you know!!

 

[MassModel3]

Currently I plan to self install... if that changes ill let you know!!

My tips for self installers:

1. Pull the visor clips closest the main rearview mirror.
2. Pull the right side C-pillar panels (just forward of the hatch).
3. Pull the black cover panels around the right and top of the hatch.
4. Fold a wire coat hanger in half and shove it through the wire harness, then use that and electrical tape to pull the rear cable through.
5. Yes, you do have to drill that hole in the hatch, just caulk it after you run the wire through to protect the wire.

These are the lessons I learned. Every frustration I had was resolved by one of those steps. Really!

Oh, and that wire that runs from the front camera to the back is a coax cable. Coax cables have a maximum bend tolerance. Try not to over-bend it or crimp it anywhere along the way. You can damage it and end up with poor picture quality or no picture at all from the rear camera.

 

[gocken2]

5. Yes, you do have to drill that hole in the hatch, just caulk it after you run the wire through to protect the wire.

I didn't drill any holes. The coax cable is long enough to run down the hatch and back up the other side. It really wasn't to difficult.