Nobody seems to have provided any concrete recommendations for dash cam installers in the Seattle area. Any experience? I'd like to get a quality job for installing a Thinkware F770 pair in a Tesla MS.
Benchmark Motors of Bellevue did a clean install of my BlackVue single camera. I've used them in the past for other work on other cars. They have always done an outstanding job and charge accordingly. BENCHMARK
Thanks. I ran across Benchmark. I made an online inquiry and got no response, so I'll have to give them a call. I'm not sure why it is, but a lot of these car work shops have very poor customer skills and fail to get back to customers!
Justin at Benchmark has always been responsive for me over several years and cars, you might ask for him. Hope all works out well!
I checked with Benchmark, and they only do Blackvue. I will keep looking for somebody who can do Thinkware, which I think is a lot better for the features I care about.
Also, very expensive install @ Benchmark ($1100 for Blackvue 650 with install, so that's about $700 installation!).
Curious which features are more important for you. What are the pros and cons of Blackvue vs. Thinkware?
Thinkware has a lot better dynamic range and better image quality, and the rear camera is the same quality as the front camera (full HD), while Blackvue uses a 720p rear camera with very limited resolution. Otherwise, they are pretty comparable. I'm not in a big rush because there are huge sensor and processing/power improvements coming in this space, so I would expect to see much better IQ in smaller packages and potentially with wireless connections soon. I also expect ultra-low power always-on devices that work for years off batteries and record footage when activity or triggers occur. This segment inherits a lot of advances from cellphone designs over time. Both Thinkware and Blackvue are way overdue for a refresh, but other competitors may overtake them.
OT - but anyone out driving last night (3/16/17) at 9:40 PM? Had a fireball spotted throughout the Pacific Northwest. Check your dashcams. Watch a fireball light up Seattle’s skies
Systems Unlimited in Bellevue did my Blackvue 650-2CH, did an excellent job. I bought the camera on Amazon and they did the install for $500. Home - Systems Unlimited
I contacted Benchmark and Systems Unltd on 5/2 for a quote via their website - zero response so far. Any other recommendations?
Calibred Customs comes to town periodically and they are the gold standard for Tesla Blackvue dash cam installation. I had mine done the week before last, and the work looks great. (310) 654-0532. I had the 4-camera install done (Blackvue main camera in front and rear; smaller camera mounted to the window pillar to cover the sides. It looks great and works well.
Calibred came to my place in Seattle over the long weekend - quick install and excellent work on a 2 channel Blackvue in my new Model S. Highly recommend Johnny. I didn't have the time or patience for Benchmark or Systems Unlimited. I may get Johnny to put some tie downs in my frunk next time he is up here. Calibred Customs Edited to add - thanks @dknisely for posting their details.
How did your install go? I finally got all the parts and pieces. I think I am also going to try the DIY route. Do you have a sunroof? All of the videos of the install I've watch had the sunroof... Hopefully the lack of a sunroof doesn't complicated it too much.
