19. Front & Rear Hardwired Dashcams
19. Front & Rear Hardwired Dashcams
Now with our MK7s modded, we need to make sure we are capturing our roadtrips and all that is in front of us and mostly what is behind us! My previous 12V socket harness are ready to connection some dashcams!
Choices:
Front Cam: I chose Street Guardian. Capacitor type to avoid overheating issues in hot temps with battery powered cams. Also, I like the shape, mount style and wire cover kit.
Rear Cam: I chose Mini806. I did have this one replaced as it stopped working after a couple months. The company did response well with a replacement, but jury is still out if this one will hold up. I selected based mainly on small round size. Cam quality is pretty decent.
Cam Alternates: Search the web for many discussions. One good link here.
https://dashcamtalk.com/
Advice: I really don't have any comparison on cam types or manufacturers as these are my first cams. Also, when selecting a mount location be sure to consider the micro SD card location. I mounted my front cam on the passenger side of the rearview mirror, however the SD card slot is on the left side. So now its blocked from easy removal. I have to remove the cam from the mount to remove. Oh well, I don't intend to remove the SD card that much anyway.
Cost: Front - $250, Rear - $120
DIY Installation Guide
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lt3lu6gj1zof5n5/Front & Rear Hardwired Dashcams.pdf?dl=0
19. Front & Rear Hardwired Dashcams
Now with our MK7s modded, we need to make sure we are capturing our roadtrips and all that is in front of us and mostly what is behind us! My previous 12V socket harness are ready to connection some dashcams!
Choices:
Front Cam: I chose Street Guardian. Capacitor type to avoid overheating issues in hot temps with battery powered cams. Also, I like the shape, mount style and wire cover kit.
Rear Cam: I chose Mini806. I did have this one replaced as it stopped working after a couple months. The company did response well with a replacement, but jury is still out if this one will hold up. I selected based mainly on small round size. Cam quality is pretty decent.
Cam Alternates: Search the web for many discussions. One good link here.
https://dashcamtalk.com/
Advice: I really don't have any comparison on cam types or manufacturers as these are my first cams. Also, when selecting a mount location be sure to consider the micro SD card location. I mounted my front cam on the passenger side of the rearview mirror, however the SD card slot is on the left side. So now its blocked from easy removal. I have to remove the cam from the mount to remove. Oh well, I don't intend to remove the SD card that much anyway.
Cost: Front - $250, Rear - $120
DIY Installation Guide
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lt3lu6gj1zof5n5/Front & Rear Hardwired Dashcams.pdf?dl=0
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