Have run the 522gw for a few years and no issues , looking to change as picked up my new car yesterday, the lack of screen is not an issue as don't use it , even set the screen saver to turn it off , had considered the new ones , so will re visit , thanks for the demo and test
Interesting review, thank you. Like you I have always preferred the screen to check the image quality (setting the polarizer filter) and because I can also get a GPS speed read-out which I find useful in terms of setting the cruise control to that rather than the vehicle indicated speed (I have found variances of between 3mph and 6mph between the GPS and the vehicle speedo). I have had the NB 512GW since 2017 and last year I had to fit a new battery so no complaints on the quality, but as with the 522, Wi-Fi connection is painful and it's quicker to pull the micro-SD. I think if I upgrade it will be for the 522 rather than this Piqo.
Hey @bowman7296, I cover a similar topic to that in my dashcam comparison video. Just wanted to keep the length of this one down so didn’t run through that here. th-cam.com/video/8ebjU6TelQ8/w-d-xo.html&si=BG3h9BSSW-_MXTWW You can see the wire (not the dangling wire) but the wire right next to the cup holders. This is the only place it’s visible as I didn’t want to risk wires in a fuse box, just in case. From there I’ve tucked it under carpets and into trims avoiding airbags in the process.
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5 COMPARED back to back: th-cam.com/video/8ebjU6TelQ8/w-d-xo.html
I’ve got one of them in my C class,when they first came out and it’s a great little camera
Yeah seems packed full of features! Did you wire into the hidden 12v socket in the front? (That is if it’s a newer style C-Class)
Have run the 522gw for a few years and no issues , looking to change as picked up my new car yesterday, the lack of screen is not an issue as don't use it , even set the screen saver to turn it off , had considered the new ones , so will re visit , thanks for the demo and test
Interesting review, thank you. Like you I have always preferred the screen to check the image quality (setting the polarizer filter) and because I can also get a GPS speed read-out which I find useful in terms of setting the cruise control to that rather than the vehicle indicated speed (I have found variances of between 3mph and 6mph between the GPS and the vehicle speedo). I have had the NB 512GW since 2017 and last year I had to fit a new battery so no complaints on the quality, but as with the 522, Wi-Fi connection is painful and it's quicker to pull the micro-SD. I think if I upgrade it will be for the 522 rather than this Piqo.
will you recommend Mercedes inbuild dashcam?
I’ve got one of them in my C class W206 always is something wrong
Nick,my problem with non Mercedes dash cam is the wiring.
Have you tested the inbuilt cam?
Nick, I have GLA 250. Where did you run the wires for your dash cam fitting, thinking of getting one myself
Merc
Hey @bowman7296, I cover a similar topic to that in my dashcam comparison video. Just wanted to keep the length of this one down so didn’t run through that here.
th-cam.com/video/8ebjU6TelQ8/w-d-xo.html&si=BG3h9BSSW-_MXTWW
You can see the wire (not the dangling wire) but the wire right next to the cup holders. This is the only place it’s visible as I didn’t want to risk wires in a fuse box, just in case.
From there I’ve tucked it under carpets and into trims avoiding airbags in the process.
@npoleary thanks again Nick
No worries! 🙏
Hi,guys I find Fixcamx better fit for Mercedes as its integrated in your car rain also plug & play ,I’m using one in my e class