Muzzman1
Active Member
My garage.
It's my wife's car and we have 2 small kids. So I found me a mobile install guy willing to come out.
Once it's done. If he works out. I'll share his info for anyone else in SoCal.
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It's my wife's car and we have 2 small kids. So I found me a mobile install guy willing to come out.
Once it's done. If he works out. I'll share his info for anyone else in SoCal.
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
Thanks! I am definitely interested, please post some pics and his charge for the install. How will you be powering the dashcam?
Muzzman1
Active Member
You saw the other thread that I posted asking for suggestions. No one chimed in, so I'm going to have to figure it out. I assuming I will have to come from the fusebox up the b pillar down the channel to the camera.
Unless you or anyone else knows of an (always on) power source in the headliner like with Model S?
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
Does the Model X have a OBD port, I believe others did that on the S as a simple power source
goneskiian
Active Member
There are a couple of install suggestions in this thread...
Blackvue 650 (Dashcam) Group Buy - $310, including 32 Gig Card
Blackvue 650 (Dashcam) Group Buy - $310, including 32 Gig Card
You could try the glovebox light suggestion for the Model S at this link, it may be the same for the Model X.
DIY Dashcam (BlackVue 550 fron&rear) - constant power source from dash
DIY Dashcam (BlackVue 550 fron&rear) - constant power source from dash
xkwizit
Member
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
I came across this site on the Model S thread: tesladashcam.com
They are offering an OEM look dash cam solution for the Model S but I am curious on knowing if this would work on the Model X. Based on their instructions, the install seems to be relatively simple.
Perhaps one of you that own both a S and X can give this dashcam a shot, you can first try it on the X if it works/fits BINGO but if not you can just install it on your S.
It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles as the blackvue but it seems to have a factory finish and it blends into the back of the mirror. Would prevent a thief from breaking into the car and stealing it.
What do you guys think?
Note that the price is in Australian dollars so USD should be lower.
They are offering an OEM look dash cam solution for the Model S but I am curious on knowing if this would work on the Model X. Based on their instructions, the install seems to be relatively simple.
Perhaps one of you that own both a S and X can give this dashcam a shot, you can first try it on the X if it works/fits BINGO but if not you can just install it on your S.
It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles as the blackvue but it seems to have a factory finish and it blends into the back of the mirror. Would prevent a thief from breaking into the car and stealing it.
What do you guys think?
Note that the price is in Australian dollars so USD should be lower.
goneskiian
Active Member
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
I asked they said NO. I will just go for the blackvue dr650GW-2ch but for some reason I have a strange feeling that a new version might come out soon
goneskiian
Active Member
Bummer. I really like that OEM look. Not to mention the ease of installation. Maybe if we offered to help with detailed pictures they would make an adapter of some sort.
It's a bummer that it doesn't get constant power too though.
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
This is what they said:
"We have seen high resolution photos of the Model X rear view mirror. Unfortunately our product is not compatible and we don't have any plans in the near future."
Not sure if the bulky housing is worse than a Blackvue.
But, from their FAQ's is the following...
Q: Will the Dashcam have an impact on my battery range?
A: No! The Dashcam will have no noticeable impact on your battery range. The Dashcam is only powered when the rear view mirror receives power which is when the vehicle is ON. The Dashcam will automatically power off when you exit the vehicle.
This would be a game changer for me. Why have a dashcam if it only records or is on less than 5% of the time.
Plus, having a rear camera doubles the chances you will catch something if something happens to your car.
JMO
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
I rather have something always on, gonna go for the blackvue after the price gets lower.
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
Just want to confirm that the dashcam can be wired directly to the battery and a power magic kit is not needed as the DC to DC converter constantly tops up the 12V battery. Is that correct?
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
Muzzman1
Active Member
Based on all the specs and info that I read on that link, it's functionally identical the the one I have. "
Blackvue Cloud DR650GW-2CH 64GB"
