I'm already running the same setup in my 2015 F30. Highly recommend hardwiring the whole setup, looks much cleaner than using those massive cig lighters. I have two fuse taps running out of my trunk. One fuse powers the dash cam when car is powered on and the other fuse powers dash cam from the car battery. I installed the smart battery box thingy in the mini side storage underneath the lights switch. There is a pretty detailed forum post somewhere out there on bimmer forums. I've had mine hardwired for about 6 months and have no issues, always records, and no battery problems. One thing I would recommend is to take the dash cam down whenever leaving car in a hot parking lot for an extended period of time. I've read and heard these things fail if left in the baking sun all day long. I have accidentally left mine once or twice and the dash cam will get very very hot sitting underneath the wind shield. Also one last recommendation, if you're planning on installing a radar detector I highly recommend getting a mirror mount for it. Blend Mount makes the best custom mirror mounts for radar detectors. They're completely custom to the bmw f30, can not go wrong with them. I bought one for my e90 and loved it so much I had to buy another one for my f30. One big video idea bmw creators are missing out on is a video explaining how to correctly hard wire a radar detector and installing it on a custom mirror mount. I am running the escort max 360c along with the blend mount mirror mount, and the blackvue cameras. All the equipment is hardwired. Very clean looking setup that many bmw creators are missing out on, in my opinion.
He said it. "Its so cool" when you are getting it free and not paying $610. I got mine at Walmart. its called "Hyperion" comes with app too so you can view it while driving. Records in 1080p and only costs $50.
You all prolly dont care at all but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the account password. I love any tricks you can give me!
Yeah but it doesn’t have parking mode like this. That’s the main reason. And you do t have to be connected to view it. You can be miles away and still see what’s going on
Best feature by far is the online features. I installed a hot spot into my M3, so my car i can remotely view any time i want. Great when the car was being worked on could remotely connect and watch the guys working on the car. Also if you get impact in parking mode it will alert you and upload to the cloud.
Looks great but it's super expensive! I was looking for an inconspicuous dash cam that would not break the bank for my f36. I found a vava dual cam that does 1440p and only costed me 129 on amazon and that includes the battery! The only feature it does not have is the remote viewing. Thanks for the wiring guide! I did not know I could hide the wires that way xD
I think the Power Pack is the best way to go with the F30. The auto-start kinda messed with my Blackvue DR650 back and front unit-- My unit restarts every once in a while now...
Appreciate this video.. I've been comparing options and blackvue definitely on my short list. Am looking to find the setup that works best for me in terms of cost and quality of video it produces. Seeing this in action was right on time!
Looks great man! Thanks for the installation. One thing tho, you were suppose to align camera lens center of the rear view mirror not the adhesive part 😅 nevertheless, great job!
Highly recommend the power magic ultra(b124) battery. Put mine under the trunk flap where the spare would be. It’ll give you almost 24h of parked recording. No car battery drainage either.
Helpful video but question the Blackvue POWER MAGIC BATTERY PACK did it ever gave you battery issue on the F30? I just order my DR900 2CH but now debating if I want spend more to buy the battery pack.
I have the same camera, installed during winter freezing my fingers 🥶 but it was worth it! Cheap insurance! I just need a battery pack because it drains my car battery like crazy. Let us know how that battery pack works out for you! I might buy it..
Question about tint and your rear camera didnt look like your window is that dark but for some reason I feel in later videos ur window is darker. Anyway do you have tiny what percent and how does it affect the camera I want cameras but tinted the windows first and now I'm concerned since the rear window is 5% or what ever the darkest is pretty sure its 5% how much of an issue am I going to have. seen ur new ride, Living lg my friend keep going and also looking forward to ur new color anyway looking forward to your reply thanks in advance
Ty for the quick reply I wanted to purchase in the next week or so I see you have a link and discount code what memory do you have and about how long is the recording time per memory obviously I want to have enough memory but dont want to spend more then is needed thank you for the first very quick reply
Hey Jon, does the dashcam pick up any impact or activity happening on the sides of the vehicle? Thinking about getting a dashcam but not entirely sure how I’m going to tackle the back as I have a 430i hardtop convertible and won’t be able to attach the rear cam where people normally would haha. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Love your content always :)
Under the glovebox, there is really only one location that is flat. (Where I placed the box) Without a flat surface, you wont be able to thread the screws. The box barely blocks the light, doesnt really effect anything.
Hi, hope someone can help I have a Viofo A139 i want to power from the 12V under the glovebox. (F30) But the socket doesn't work, what would be the things to check? My center console 12V works fine
I'm already running the same setup in my 2015 F30. Highly recommend hardwiring the whole setup, looks much cleaner than using those massive cig lighters. I have two fuse taps running out of my trunk. One fuse powers the dash cam when car is powered on and the other fuse powers dash cam from the car battery. I installed the smart battery box thingy in the mini side storage underneath the lights switch. There is a pretty detailed forum post somewhere out there on bimmer forums. I've had mine hardwired for about 6 months and have no issues, always records, and no battery problems. One thing I would recommend is to take the dash cam down whenever leaving car in a hot parking lot for an extended period of time. I've read and heard these things fail if left in the baking sun all day long. I have accidentally left mine once or twice and the dash cam will get very very hot sitting underneath the wind shield.
Also one last recommendation, if you're planning on installing a radar detector I highly recommend getting a mirror mount for it. Blend Mount makes the best custom mirror mounts for radar detectors. They're completely custom to the bmw f30, can not go wrong with them. I bought one for my e90 and loved it so much I had to buy another one for my f30. One big video idea bmw creators are missing out on is a video explaining how to correctly hard wire a radar detector and installing it on a custom mirror mount. I am running the escort max 360c along with the blend mount mirror mount, and the blackvue cameras. All the equipment is hardwired. Very clean looking setup that many bmw creators are missing out on, in my opinion.
can you make a video on how to do it?
He said it. "Its so cool" when you are getting it free and not paying $610. I got mine at Walmart. its called "Hyperion" comes with app too so you can view it while driving. Records in 1080p and only costs $50.
You all prolly dont care at all but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the account password. I love any tricks you can give me!
Yeah but it doesn’t have parking mode like this. That’s the main reason. And you do t have to be connected to view it. You can be miles away and still see what’s going on
I never comment on videos but THANK YOU! I never knew my f30 had a charging port under my passenger dash either, so this video was awesome.
Best feature by far is the online features. I installed a hot spot into my M3, so my car i can remotely view any time i want. Great when the car was being worked on could remotely connect and watch the guys working on the car. Also if you get impact in parking mode it will alert you and upload to the cloud.
Looks great but it's super expensive!
I was looking for an inconspicuous dash cam that would not break the bank for my f36.
I found a vava dual cam that does 1440p and only costed me 129 on amazon and that includes the battery! The only feature it does not have is the remote viewing.
Thanks for the wiring guide! I did not know I could hide the wires that way xD
How lucky am I
I was just searching for a good dashcam in my f31 and bam I see you're video just uploaded 😂🙏
You’re making the install super easy for me. Can’t wait until mine arrives. Thank you so much! Another great video. 🤙
Damn bro!! 🔥🔥 Always making me want to add more and more upgrades to my whip lol
Holy fucking shit man. This thing is like $500.
Good stuff, reminds me that I still need to get one
I think the Power Pack is the best way to go with the F30. The auto-start kinda messed with my Blackvue DR650 back and front unit-- My unit restarts every once in a while now...
Appreciate this video.. I've been comparing options and blackvue definitely on my short list. Am looking to find the setup that works best for me in terms of cost and quality of video it produces. Seeing this in action was right on time!
"Final tuckage complete!" LOL! Great video!
Looks great man! Thanks for the installation. One thing tho, you were suppose to align camera lens center of the rear view mirror not the adhesive part 😅 nevertheless, great job!
This is dope. I might have to grab one myself.
Highly recommend the power magic ultra(b124) battery. Put mine under the trunk flap where the spare would be. It’ll give you almost 24h of parked recording. No car battery drainage either.
Helpful video but question the Blackvue POWER MAGIC BATTERY PACK did it ever gave you battery issue on the F30? I just order my DR900 2CH but now debating if I want spend more to buy the battery pack.
I have the same camera, installed during winter freezing my fingers 🥶 but it was worth it! Cheap insurance! I just need a battery pack because it drains my car battery like crazy. Let us know how that battery pack works out for you! I might buy it..
Great content. Thanks for posting!!
Can the live cam video be accessed from inside the home while car is parked?
I will also get one for my f30! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
If you decide to do just the front dash can you run the wire all the way into the back to plug into the connection in the trunk ?
Question about tint and your rear camera didnt look like your window is that dark but for some reason I feel in later videos ur window is darker. Anyway do you have tiny what percent and how does it affect the camera I want cameras but tinted the windows first and now I'm concerned since the rear window is 5% or what ever the darkest is pretty sure its 5% how much of an issue am I going to have. seen ur new ride, Living lg my friend keep going and also looking forward to ur new color anyway looking forward to your reply thanks in advance
I’m at 20% in the back, no issues
Ty for the quick reply I wanted to purchase in the next week or so I see you have a link and discount code what memory do you have and about how long is the recording time per memory obviously I want to have enough memory but dont want to spend more then is needed thank you for the first very quick reply
It’s enough. Blackvue records in loops so you never run out of memory. You can also buy any size sd disc
Sorry maybe should have been more specific when you are making the purchase there are 4 options 32 64 128 256 so what is the memory on your setup
Hey Jon, does the dashcam pick up any impact or activity happening on the sides of the vehicle? Thinking about getting a dashcam but not entirely sure how I’m going to tackle the back as I have a 430i hardtop convertible and won’t be able to attach the rear cam where people normally would haha. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Love your content always :)
It has a wide peripheral but it doesn’t pick up sides. You’d need another two cameras for that
What about this phone holder on your dash?
FYI, it does overheat and shuts off. Known problem.
Weird I haven’t had said issue
Have you thought of wireless Carplay?
Weird position, why do you chose to block the foot ligth?
Under the glovebox, there is really only one location that is flat. (Where I placed the box) Without a flat surface, you wont be able to thread the screws. The box barely blocks the light, doesnt really effect anything.
Hi, hope someone can help
I have a Viofo A139 i want to power from the 12V under the glovebox. (F30)
But the socket doesn't work, what would be the things to check?
My center console 12V works fine
wish o would have got this sooner old man rear ended my beamer and hit n run 😒
Im about to tint my windshield, thinking 60 or 70. How is night visability with 60%? would you have gone lighter or darker? Thanks
It’s honestly perfect, great at night. Enough during the day
@@ThicWhips perfect, 60 it is!
The camera looks nice, the battery pack looks like it has a lot of bad reviews.
I’ll let you know if I encounter anything. So far it’s fine
End song?
You should not have covered the light but otherwise OK
Did i mention blackview? Ahh yes you did 500 times.
Blackvue. 501