Los Angeles Blackvue Install Group Buy

[Rosalind]

Hi everybody,

A lot of us got our PPF/clear coat through the group buy on this Forum, organized by @mobilesuit818. The vendor was Concours Auto Spa, which now has two locations: Torrance and Marina del Rey.

I have now bought but not yet received a Blackvue dash cam (DR900S-2CH). I had thought it would be an easy DIY thing, but I'm now thinking I would rather have somebody properly install it...so I asked Concours. Doug says he would be willing to do $300 per install (you provide the camera) and then when we reach 20 paid installs, he would give each of us a $50 rebate.

I don't know whether this is a good deal or not. Please chime in with your quotes. If it's not a good deal, I'm sure I can ask Doug to sharpen his pencil. Also, please reply if you are interested in the group deal.

 

[P85_DA]

I can ask Doug to sharpen his penci

This ^^^

 

[Rosalind]

@P85_DA, have you had other quotes from reputable vendors?

 

[mswlogo]

With the new dash cam software feature coming, why not wait to see how it does first.

Especially with comments about 12V battery “issues” and service not being so thrilled about custom wiring.

 

[Rosalind]

With the new dash cam software feature coming, why not wait to see how it does first.

Especially with comments about 12V battery “issues” and service not being so thrilled about custom wiring.

In my case, I want the camera running 24x7. As far as we know, for the foreseeable future, the built-in cameras will only record while driving.

 

[P85_DA]

@P85_DA, have you had other quotes from reputable vendors?

Try Ace Dash Cam ..they do full time and there regular price is better than this group buy

 

[Rosalind]

@P85_DA, did you hardwire yours or use the Blackvue B-112? Did you use a mobile hotspot? I'm trying to figure out best practices to avoid jeopardizing the Tesla warranty.

 

[P85_DA]

@P85_DA, did you hardwire yours or use the Blackvue B-112? Did you use a mobile hotspot? I'm trying to figure out best practices to avoid jeopardizing the Tesla warranty.

I have X so hard wire ..and use freedom pop hotspot ..have had cam for many years on S never had issue with warranty ..I believe 3 needs battery pack though not aware of any way to hardwire

 

[Rosalind]

Thanks for your help, @P85_DA! I spoke to Ace today and he sounds like he knows how to handle installation in Model 3.

 

[P85_DA]

Thanks for your help, @P85_DA! I spoke to Ace today and he sounds like he knows how to handle installation in Model 3.

Good luck on install and thanks for arranging this for other folks !

 

[outie]

I have X so hard wire ..and use freedom pop hotspot ..have had cam for many years on S never had issue with warranty ..I believe 3 needs battery pack though not aware of any way to hardwire

3 doesn't need battery pack. I hardwired it to the front reading light / emergency light module. Working fine.

 

[NathanielHrnblwr]

3 doesn't need battery pack. I hardwired it to the front reading light / emergency light module. Working fine.

how long have you had it installed?

 

[outie]

how long have you had it installed?

Probably 2 weeks or so.
@flashflooder had it hardwired much longer (by now).