Dash cam

[rayz4]

Hi B21, yes you could mount the cam anywhere you like.

 

[rayz4]

Hi ORI, I once left my 35is for three weeks at Heathrow airport while on holiday with no battery drain problems.

 

[B21]

Hi B21, yes you could mount the cam anywhere you like.

Thnx, just to be clear..so you could have two baby garmins both mounted on the windscreen one facing forwards and the second facing backwards..whilst being affixed to the windscreen?

 

[Argyll Andy]

Some pics from yesterday’s dash cam install. Cost all inclusive, nothing else to pay. Turns off when ignition off. There is a kit available to trigger recording if the car disturbed while away from the car but I didn’t take that option. Battery won’t go flat while laid up for longer periods, I use battery conditioner. Wiring went along the header rail and down offside a pillar to the fuse board. All very neat and tidy. Very happy to pay the money for the install, I’m retired now old, lazy and quite well off.

Out of interest could you mount that version so its pointing rearward ie to act as a rear facing camera?

Peter, do you think that existing mount could be adapted/made to fit in/on the roll hoop since it’s so small?

 

[B21]

Some pics from yesterday’s dash cam install. Cost all inclusive, nothing else to pay. Turns off when ignition off. There is a kit available to trigger recording if the car disturbed while away from the car but I didn’t take that option. Battery won’t go flat while laid up for longer periods, I use battery conditioner. Wiring went along the header rail and down offside a pillar to the fuse board. All very neat and tidy. Very happy to pay the money for the install, I’m retired now old, lazy and quite well off.

Out of interest could you mount that version so its pointing rearward ie to act as a rear facing camera?

Peter, do you think that existing mount could be adapted/made to fit in/on the roll hoop since it’s so small?

Hi, I’m not sure hence my questions..the mini garmin is very compact..I hate those big things hanging down with a distracting screen…

I can’t work out whether the forward facing camera mount can simple swivel backwards..

Awaiting Ray comments …but given that the two cameras could be networked looks a cute idea..

The issue with a rear facing camera mounted on the hoop is that most are not water resistant so it’s an issue for us hard core top down motoring chaps..

 

[Argyll Andy]

Out of interest could you mount that version so its pointing rearward ie to act as a rear facing camera?

Peter, do you think that existing mount could be adapted/made to fit in/on the roll hoop since it’s so small?

Hi, I’m not sure hence my questions..the mini garmin is very compact..I hate those big things hanging down with a distracting screen…

I can’t work out whether the forward facing camera mount can simple swivel backwards..

Awaiting Ray comments …but given that the two cameras could be networked looks a cute idea..

The issue with a rear facing camera mounted on the hoop is that most are not water resistant so it’s an issue for us hard core top down motoring chaps..

I know the rear facing element of this covers rear passengers etc but I’m wondering if due to the small cabin size in the Z4 if the rear facing one would “catch” the images through the rear window when the top is up or is clear enough for the same when the roof is down.

https://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/garmin-tandem-dash-cam-366398.html

Yes the waterproofness may be an issue for us up here. Suppose we’d just need to maintain enough speed to ensure the water blows over the car :lol:

 

[B21]

Peter, do you think that existing mount could be adapted/made to fit in/on the roll hoop since it’s so small?

Hi, I’m not sure hence my questions..the mini garmin is very compact..I hate those big things hanging down with a distracting screen…

I can’t work out whether the forward facing camera mount can simple swivel backwards..

Awaiting Ray comments …but given that the two cameras could be networked looks a cute idea..

The issue with a rear facing camera mounted on the hoop is that most are not water resistant so it’s an issue for us hard core top down motoring chaps..

I know the rear facing element of this covers rear passengers etc but I’m wondering if due to the small cabin size in the Z4 if the rear facing one would “catch” the images through the rear window when the top is up or is clear enough for the same when the roof is down.

https://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/garmin-tandem-dash-cam-366398.html

Yes the waterproofness may be an issue for us up here. Suppose we’d just need to maintain enough speed to ensure the water blows over the car :lol:

Suck it and see?

I don't think there's a perfect solution...from the rear I'm more interested in capturing the rear enders that then push you into someone in front..hopefuly there would be enough resolution plus sound effects to determine such events?

 

[ori]

Hi ORI, I once left my 35is for three weeks at Heathrow airport while on holiday with no battery drain problems.

Was this on a Timelapse method? Must need a big memory card for 3 weeks?

 

[ori]

I’m close to pushing the button on a thinkware f800 pro. RAC do it with the hardwire into obd port for install of £79. Will see if I can get it cheaper.

 

[Argyll Andy]

I’m close to pushing the button on a thinkware f800 pro. RAC do it with the hardwire into obd port for install of £79. Will see if I can get it cheaper.

[ref]ori[/ref], any particular reason for that one? Also what’s the advantage of the OBD install and does that have the battery protector built in?

 

[Scubaregs]

OBD 11 gives an easier install than hardwire and cleaner than cig light socket.

 

[ori]

I’m close to pushing the button on a thinkware f800 pro. RAC do it with the hardwire into obd port for install of £79. Will see if I can get it cheaper.

[ref]ori[/ref], any particular reason for that one? Also what’s the advantage of the OBD install and does that have the battery protector built in?

Looking at it, might spend a bit more and get the q800 which has higher res.

Not sure about benefits of obd or other install, but a constant live feed is needed for parking mode. Obd tells it the car is off otherwise it waits for you to be stationary for five mins I think.

I’m looking at various companies. So far £299 installed is the best price I got. Prices vary wildly.

 

[BMWZ4MC]

Peter, do you think that existing mount could be adapted/made to fit in/on the roll hoop since it’s so small?

Hi, I’m not sure hence my questions..the mini garmin is very compact..I hate those big things hanging down with a distracting screen…

I can’t work out whether the forward facing camera mount can simple swivel backwards..

Awaiting Ray comments …but given that the two cameras could be networked looks a cute idea..

The issue with a rear facing camera mounted on the hoop is that most are not water resistant so it’s an issue for us hard core top down motoring chaps..

I know the rear facing element of this covers rear passengers etc but I’m wondering if due to the small cabin size in the Z4 if the rear facing one would “catch” the images through the rear window when the top is up or is clear enough for the same when the roof is down.

https://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/garmin-tandem-dash-cam-366398.html

Yes the waterproofness may be an issue for us up here. Suppose we’d just need to maintain enough speed to ensure the water blows over the car :lol:

Suck it and see?

I don't think there's a perfect solution...from the rear I'm more interested in capturing the rear enders that then push you into someone in front..hopefuly there would be enough resolution plus sound effects to determine such events?

I had a rear-facing dashcam in my S2000. I fixed it to the glass wind deflector between the head restraints. It worked very well but looked a little ugly!

 

[BMWZ4MC]

The quoting system is working a charm, I see!

 

[Argyll Andy]

The quoting system is working a charm, I see!

 

[B21]

I think I’ll go for the Garmin mini initially then either add a second mini or one of the other Garmin units depending on how the mounts work out..

I appreciate that compared to a headrest mounted or bumper mounted solution it will be inferior but probably better than nothing…

I’ll order the mini now and see what gives..

 

[Argyll Andy]

I think I’ll go for the Garmin mini initially then either add a second mini or one of the other Garmin units depending on how the mounts work out..

I appreciate that compared to a headrest mounted or bumper mounted solution it will be inferior but probably better than nothing…

I’ll order the mini now and see what gives..

If you installed two individual units of these do you know if you’d be able to wire them both through the one voltage monitor/regulator unit that cuts the power to save the battery from going too low?

 

[rayz4]

Hi BMWZ4MC, This is the camera mount supplied with the mini 2, two supplied along with cables and 12v adapter plug. On the Garmin drive app there is an option for “add another device” so I assume for extra camera.

 

[rayz4]

Additionally i have used other dash cams in other vehicles front and rear in my X5 and SQ5 some years back with great effect, was able to trace and prove a van hitting my SQ5 in the rear while parked in the street. When I showed the company that owned the van they paid the repair bill.

 

[B21]

I think I’ll go for the Garmin mini initially then either add a second mini or one of the other Garmin units depending on how the mounts work out..

I appreciate that compared to a headrest mounted or bumper mounted solution it will be inferior but probably better than nothing…

I’ll order the mini now and see what gives..

If you installed two individual units of these do you know if you’d be able to wire them both through the one voltage monitor/regulator unit that cuts the power to save the battery from going too low?

Yes

That’s unusually succinct..