What's the best dash camera and the best way to hide wires if it's wired. The dash camera is preferred not to have a wire but if it must, I don't want it to just hang out, and about. Any help is appreciated.

 

Blackvue

 

I have installed a Vantrue N2...


I have been to lazy to install the rear camera yet.

I used this adapter to intercept power from the rearvew mirror (AutoDim feature), so I have my camera mounted very high on the passenger side of the windshield facing forward...


So far, I am very happy with the set-up and quality..

 

@Strandskogen

Can you re-post links? They appear to be broken. I heard you can use that intercept power for Radar Detectors so I am curious on what you got. Makes the setup super easy and clean.

 

The links work for me.

 

wished I knew this was a thing. I have so many wires ran through my car’s liner right now. Hahah

 

Description of the DashCam I am running, if the link doesn't work for you...

Vantrue N2 Pro Uber Dual 1080P Dash Cam, 2.5K 1440P Front Dash Cam, Front and Inside Loop Dash Camera with Infrared Night Vision, 24hr Motion Detection Parking Mode, Accident Record, Support 256GB max

I think I paid about $169 for it.

Adaptor description, if the link doesn't work for you...

SimpleUSB Mirror to Dashcam Power Adapter (7-pin Type for Honda/Acura)

I think that I paid $25 at the time I purchased it but it is selling for $32.99 on Amazon right now.

Hope it helps.

 

I found a nice video install here:


Thanks for sharing the part from Amazon!!!

 

Splurge for the adaptor. Here's a link to the manufacture:

https://dongar.tech

dave

 

Guys, he said BEST camera, stop promoting crappy brands like Vantrue , Blackvue or bust


/endthread

 

lol

 

This is my first car with an auto dimming mirror. I prefer manual. When I'm driving at night, with light traffic, I'm generally exceeding the speed limit. The problem with a dimmed mirror is that it makes it very difficult to see if there's a light bar (unlit) on any cars gaining on me. I'd like to have a switch to defeat the auto dimming when I want to. Does something like that exist that could cut power to the mirror?

 

do u have a dash camera you recommend? I’m looking for one When I see people recommend cameras then I look at reviews there never good but people have good luck with even cheaper brands

 

https://carcamcentral.com/

Unfortunately, the last update was in 2020. The host was based in T.O so all the vid captures were on Toronto streets. In some of the videos, he even reviews the best SD cards.

 

I just installed the Viofo Mini 2 with Dongar Adapter ( US / CAN ) and it's really clean and simple install. From the outside of the car, I can't even see the camera. I used the dots on the windscreen to align it so the camera is level.