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03-01-2015, 08:37 AM | #68 |
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Please do, this is the only thing holding me back.
I want a cam with all the support/ app that the blackvue's have but don't want to deal with anything I'm hearing in this thread. |
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I need to get one, I'll probably go with BlackVue
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So these are the products that I was eluding to earlier, in terms of a secondary battery that runs the dashcams, instead of running off the main car battery.
Cellink B - http://www.blackvue.com.sg/cellink-b-battery.html Anypower T-Power Alpha - http://www.autoblackbox.com.au/acces...-t-power-plus/ The reason why I haven't tried these so far, is that I'm concerned that I won't drive my car for long enough periods to keep this secondary battery unit charged up.
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I am really confused too to be honest. We have alot of F30 owners with our dashcams and we have 0 report of loosing comfort access feature. I've installed these dashcams on both F30s and F80s myself before and these customers are not reporting such issue. Afterall F30 and F80 share exact same fusebox layout. If anyone here is from Vancouver, BC. Please PM me. Quote:
And thus pretty much all BMW owners in Korea get some type of aftermarket battery installed for their dashcam. The trend right now is to go with Cellink. Besides, parking mode feature is extremely important in Korea and Cellink can last up to 72 hours. Cellink also puts less stress for your vehicle because it uses its own battery power first which can last up to 72 hours and then it moves over to the car battery. While T Power Plus Alpha will use your car battery first and then it moves over to its own battery power. Think of T Power Plus Alpha = Power Magic Pro + internal battery pack.
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I'm not too worried about the battery drainage warning, but comfort access not working is more annoying and I would like a fix for it if possible (hence my looking into the secondary battery solution).
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To answer some earlier questions. The dash cams that tap the mirror and that do NOT have a parking function like the mini 0801/0803 do not have a battery drain issue because they turn off and on with the cars ignition. The dash cams that stay on when the car is parked to record parking accidents are the ones that potentially have the battery drain issue.
Lots of people ask me where i tapped the mirror. I followed instructions here http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=780561 I just used a simple wire tap like a posi tap http://wwv.crutchfield.com/p_669PP60....html?tp=61469 |
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I am very close to ordering a dash cam but I am holding off until there is a good solution which doesn't cause any level of impact to the car. Even the warning message which actually causes no harm I don't like the look of.
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If I set the motion detection on in a busy parking garage for the night, I get the battery drain message and comfort access will be off. https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/thread...lash-gps.1563/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://<a href="https://dashcamtalk....-gps.1563/</a> |
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Sorry for the lack of update. I have a local M4 with BlackVue DR650GW now. I hardwired his dashcam for him. I will keep you guys updated. I also shot a quick walk around video of the install. Hope this helps.
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Ok, newbie here. Great video, seems easy enough to do without damaging the car. Is the Power Magic Pro and Multi-Safer same? Mahalo.
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I wanted to install my dashcam in that position but found out it was blocking the front facing camera for the adaptive headlights. Did you find that it wasn't a problem, blackboxmycar?
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any luck with the install? my car gets the battery drainage warning every morning. i do have the multi safer.
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I have installed Cellink B battery pak. Just hooked up today, so have no opinions or views yet. Alex said Power Magic Pro not needed, but forgot to tell him what car I have. I hard wired it, but didn't work. Used cigarette plug and works, so not sure if hard wire connector is no good. I am using same fuses as he mentioned in video, except I believe he meant 161 not 141 (headlight). I have emailed him to ask. Last edited by 808M3; 04-04-2015 at 03:46 AM.. |
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OK, tested adaptive high beam, seems to be working. Only one instance, it didn't recognize car stopped at intersection on left. But, as soon as car entered the intersection, it went to low beam. Maybe camera is blocking a percentage of sensor's view, but I don't see it as a problem. It sensed any car that was in front of me or coming towards me. It also senses street lights, etc.... Of course, you need to test it yourself as your driving conditions may not be the same as mine.
This is closer look at camera position. Instead of lens centered, mount is centered on window. |
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