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I want to add my dash cam but I want to be sure it doesn’t block the front camera at all. Has any install a dash cam and any issues with the systems that the camera uses.
Thank you
Thank you
Dash Cam Location?
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I saw that, I was concerned about this. See picture
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From what I can tell looking at their before and after pics, their camera includes the plastic trim and replaces what surrounds the current camera. It doesn't appear to actually replace it, and reading the first review about the install seems to support that. Is/was that your concern?
I just re-read your original post and see you want to add "your" dash cam, so now I assume you already have one. I'm certain the FSC is only a forward facing camera, it does not move or scan side to side or up and down. So mounting your dash cam to the left, right or even under it shouldn't have any affect on it.
Not having a dash cam (yet) and not to come across as a smartazz, but why not mount your dashcam….
to the dash?
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I want to keep it as much out of view as possible.
I like a nice clean look
I like a nice clean look
I get that, which makes me wonder why manufacturers don’t have it as an option?
Maybe some do I don’t know, but with all the tech already in vehicles an OEM discreetly located one might be a popular item. 🤔
I mean there are five cams already, why not give the fwd, side, and rear the ability to record?
O yeah, Tesla already does this I believe.
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I know Toyota or Nissan does, can’t remember which one
You cannot block the front camera unless you mount your dashcam outside!
The forward camera & sensors are all inside that 'box' that surrounds the rearview mirror mount.I mounted mine just to the passenger side of the rearview mirror box, so the lens was just below the screened/dotted printed area. I really wanted to mount it on the driver side, but there was not enough space behind the left edge of the mirror.
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Thank you! I looked at mine again, the left of the rear view mirror seems the same as the right. Can you explain the difference please. Also, can it be mounted center of windshield below the mirror?You cannot block the front camera unless you mount your dashcam outside!
I mounted mine just to the passenger side of the rearview mirror box, so the lens was just below the screened/dotted printed area. I really wanted to mount it on the driver side, but there was not enough space behind the left edge of the mirror.
Thank you again
It can be mounted anywhere your little heart desires. Just remember that you shouldn't block your vision out of the windshield! Also, some states (California, maybe?) don't allow anything to be mounted on the windshield - so check your local laws.
As for driver vs pass. side of the mirror... when your rearview mirror is adjusted properly, it is angled so that the left side of the mirror is closer to the windshield on the driver side. Not enough space between the mirror and the glass - at least for my dashcam. If you mount it below the mirror that wouldn't matter, but I did not want to restrict my forward vision.
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Thank you very much
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Mine is directly underneath the mirror, zero issues. Connected to power source that's internal to the home-link mirror. Works great!
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Nice and neat, thanks for the pics
Did you use a dongle and was it easy to connect to the mirror?
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I have premium plus model (without powered mirror). I ran power to the usbs under dash for the time being. Still very clean.
I couldn't work out why your camera fits there with plenty of space when my Viofo A119 mini would not...
That may explain it
. I have the frameless dimming/homelink mirror that is much deeper than yours.
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Can you explain and post pics of how you got the wires down? I’m looking at mine and the A pillar trim seems extremely tight.
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