Looking for a basic cam

[Bungus]

does this look like a quality cam: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Accessories/Rear-View-Cameras/ND-BC8

i have a pioneer headunit now.

ideally, i want something that can record and save to sd card, but will display on headunit when in reverse.

Look for one that's made for your car. I bought a el-cheapo from ebay for my 10 gen Corolla 7 years ago and still working great. It replace one of the 2 license plate light. Very discrete.

 

[MiiHere]

I bought this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00EHD8J6S
It has to be connected to an RCA input and not the blue camera wire on the back of the head unit. It doesn't record though, I'm putting in a second Mobius for that.

 

[jokiin]

does this look like a quality cam: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Accessories/Rear-View-Cameras/ND-BC8

i have a pioneer headunit now.

ideally, i want something that can record and save to sd card, but will display on headunit when in reverse.

would be ok, not flush mount though if that's what you wanted

what vehicle do you have and where were you thinking to mount it?

 

[Shadowpr]

would be ok, not flush mount though if that's what you wanted

what vehicle do you have and where were you thinking to mount it?

2009 subaru wrx.

Would mount above the rear plate.

 

[Shadowpr]

I bought this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/B00EHD8J6S
It has to be connected to an RCA input and not the blue camera wire on the back of the head unit. It doesn't record though, I'm putting in a second Mobius for that.

I was looking at that one as well.

 

[MiiHere]

I was looking at that one as well.

For the price, it's pretty decent. I bought one without guidelines; I find them ridiculous.

You can see pictures of it in use if you scroll down on the amazon page, I know there is at least 1 photo because I posted one.

I had trouble grounding it; apparently there is too much current in my hatchback and it causes it to flicker when braking. I now just have an in-line fuse and attached the ground to a nut and bolt and lots of washers.

The only down side is you'd have to figure out wiring; I drilled a hole through my hatchback and plugged it with a grommet that I had drilled a tiny hole through and cut part way to slip over the wire.

 

[jokiin]

2009 subaru wrx.

Would mount above the rear plate.

not sure that's the best type for that car, I'll ask one of our installers today which mount is best for your model, I know they've done them before so will know what is the neatest fit

 

[Shadowpr]

not sure that's the best type for that car, I'll ask one of our installers today which mount is best for your model, I know they've done them before so will know what is the neatest fit

I appreciate it

 

[MiiHere]

Are you planning on doing the install yourself?

If so, I would first start with removing the panel covering on the back hatch to see what you're working with. I got lucky in picking the camera before doing this; I had empty space to drill a hole to feed the wires and also for the mounting screws. I didn't realize this until I looked at a friends hatchback and realized not all of them have a lip to install onto and then I realized not all lips have room; with the license plate lights and the hatch handle.

 

[jokiin]

just called and checked, this is the one they use for your model http://streetguardian.info/sg89ff-flush-mount-fixed-angle.html the rear panel comes out, your car is quite easy to do

 

[Shadowpr]

Are you planning on doing the install yourself?

If so, I would first start with removing the panel covering on the back hatch to see what you're working with. I got lucky in picking the camera before doing this; I had empty space to drill a hole to feed the wires and also for the mounting screws. I didn't realize this until I looked at a friends hatchback and realized not all of them have a lip to install onto and then I realized not all lips have room; with the license plate lights and the hatch handle.

I do all my own work on the car. Not to worried about the install.

just called and checked, this is the one they use for your model http://streetguardian.info/sg89ff-flush-mount-fixed-angle.html the rear panel comes out, your car is quite easy to do

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Do you know how I can get one in the USA?

If not, what is another good option?

 

[jokiin]

other suppliers use the same housing so I'm sure you could find another one using the same design

 

[MiiHere]

This seems similar...

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...scplp3798985&gclid=CJKwxKa2jsgCFUqRHwod8BsKlQ

 

[jokiin]

This seems similar...

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...scplp3798985&gclid=CJKwxKa2jsgCFUqRHwod8BsKlQ

design is a little different but the mounting style is the same so will still give a nice neat end result

 

[MiiHere]

What's nice about the one you showed is it has a gasket like seal around it.

 

[Shadowpr]

Any good guides to hardwire a dashcam?

 

[MiiHere]

Any good guides to hardwire a dashcam?

I think it really depends on the dashcam. when I originally started looking I found out the Garmin can't be hardwired (at least not without a lot of effort.) While the Mobius has a kit and takes all of 20 minutes to hardwire into the fuse box.

 

[russ331]

Any good guides to hardwire a dashcam?

Here's one... http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/tutorials/article/229-dash-cam-hard-wiring-mobius-actioncam/

 

[Shadowpr]

Here's one... http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/tutorials/article/229-dash-cam-hard-wiring-mobius-actioncam/

Thank you