This is a front-end camera. No rear. Advantage is the simplicity of install/remove, and having to run a cable from front-to-back would ruin that. The dashcam will also only record when the car is on (not parked, off).
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This is a front-end camera. No rear. Advantage is the simplicity of install/remove, and having to run a cable from front-to-back would ruin that. The dashcam will also only record when the car is on (not parked, off).
Possible to report back on the installation with pics later once you have done it? Thanks!
Installation was done, overall very clean but i noticed only one thing which was a small gap as he inserted wire behind the rear view mirror so the panel could not close flat on windscreen but it barely noticeable otherwise he said there is no way to insert the wires. However rear view mirror the whole unit was firmly fixed. I don't have the picture of my own car but he gave me earlier for another car isntallation and it was exactly same.
That looks neat. Cable were routed via the Autopilot cables duct? Took much effort to remove it?
Yes. Indeed he installed a switch where u can turn it on and off. Once u move car or stops car, it will accdly switch to driving and parking mode itself provided parking switch is on.
blackvue/thinkware imho are much better options... Both front and back recording plus parking mode. Seems like the TopFit is giving out these cameras for reviews on different platforms and getting biased reviews. (Markwj is giving a very honest facts here though) For that price, getting a Blackvue seems a better option.
I've got a BlackVue DR650GW dual cam in my S, and a Topfit in my wife's X.
Of the two, the BlackVue operational quality is much better. Wifi works better and has an on/off button, and video is about the same. BlackVue App is better. But it is twice the price.
The real advantage of the Topfit is the installation process. 5 minutes, in or out. For those of us concerned about avoiding arguments with the service centre, and/or with RVG or trade-in worries, the Topfit is the clear winner in that respect.
The rear camera in my BlackVue failed recently. I'm 99% sure it is the cable. That is going to be a few hours work for someone to fish it out from all those compartments to replace it. Just not worth it.
Of the two, the BlackVue operational quality is much better. Wifi works better and has an on/off button, and video is about the same. BlackVue App is better. But it is twice the price.
The real advantage of the Topfit is the installation process. 5 minutes, in or out. For those of us concerned about avoiding arguments with the service centre, and/or with RVG or trade-in worries, the Topfit is the clear winner in that respect.
The rear camera in my BlackVue failed recently. I'm 99% sure it is the cable. That is going to be a few hours work for someone to fish it out from all those compartments to replace it. Just not worth it.
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