Where did you mount the camera? Post your pictures

[Hardwired]

I am about to install (ITB 100HD in Audi Q5). I can see that most cams here have been put behind the wing mirror. I am inclined to put it right at the top of the window (less wires dangling down) but that's in a part of the glass which is slightly shaded. Does anyone know if I am going to regret that because that slight shading is going to reduce the quality of the recording?

It all depends how deep your tint is. The only way to know is to find out by recording video (you can easily test this before hard wiring or permanently mounting to the windsheild). You're probably good to go in daylight but I suspect at nighttime you will have very dark video that you would need to brighten with software

 

[B20RRL]

I am about to install (ITB 100HD in Audi Q5). I can see that most cams here have been put behind the wing mirror. I am inclined to put it right at the top of the window (less wires dangling down) but that's in a part of the glass which is slightly shaded. Does anyone know if I am going to regret that because that slight shading is going to reduce the quality of the recording?

We do a lot of work for Audi and have installed quite a few Blackvue & Mi-Witness cameras into a whole range of vehicles. Including Q5. We always put them in front of the rear view mirror up the top. Not only is the camera out of your field of vision but we haven't had any reports of quality suffering due to the sun strip.

Check out my position on my Audi on the previous page. I haven't had any problems. Even at night time.

Remember though, in the UK we have strict rules about what can be mounted and where on your front screen. If its in front of your mirror then you're safe and within the rule of law. If you get a cop in a bad mood he could pull you for bad positioning.

Link below is a worthwhile read.

http://suction-mounted-car-cameras.blogspot.co.uk/

 

[Cardigan]

I am about to install (ITB 100HD in Audi Q5).

We always put them in front of the rear view mirror up the top.

Thanks - is that directly behind the rear view mirror or above the rear view mirror at the top?

I am about to install (ITB 100HD in Audi Q5).

Check out my position on my Audi on the previous page. I haven't had any problems. Even at night time.

Thanks again - which previous page?

I am about to install (ITB 100HD in Audi Q5).

http://suction-mounted-car-cameras.blogspot.co.uk/

Thanks for the link.

I am about to install (ITB 100HD in Audi Q5).

We do a lot of work for Audi and have installed Q5.

My Q5 owners manual Pages 237 - 239 gives detailed instruction on the configuration of the fuse array which is 100% incorrect in terms of the actual fuse array. Which fuses do you connect to for the power supply (engine on and engine off?) Thanks again

 

[Jazzist]

That site reads like a wind up to me. You are not going to get done for having a Dashcam in the UK even if it's right in the middle of the windshield.

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[Jazzist]

Looks like a bomb?

Wouldn't stick to anything in footwell, supaguard on all the plastics. Wedged it in with a microfibre cloth.

Thing sticking up is 12v splitter and in the other output is a dual usb charger for phones with retractable 1A micro usb lead.

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[Mtz]

A permanent dashcam should be not powered from the cigarette lighter socket.
Even it is looking like a bomb I like its cables and you could find something black instead of that white cloth. No matter is microfibre or bubble bag or an old t-shirt, textil glove, but black.

enjoy,
Mtz

 

[Cardigan]

I decided to place it high and to the left of the RVM.
The high placement puts It in the shaded zone of screen which does reduce the picture clarity but not by much.
I placed it to the left (passenger) side because the cam lense is on the left and that takes it away from capturing the RVM mounting and because it takes it well out of any suggestion that it obstructs the drivers view.
This also brings the wiring down the left hand (passenger) side and the fuse array there is at the side of the glove box which might be useful when I hard wire in the upc.
I was surprised how easy it was to slide the wire in the space between the wind screen and lining and also the pillar.
All in all (taking aside that I have not yet wired in the upc) it was surprsingly quick and easy to fit in; in fact I spent more time trying different viewing positions than I did fitting it.
I did take a picture from the outside but even if I zoomed in still nothing could be seen (which is also something I wanted and makes up for the small loss of picture clarity)
The picture quality is superb, the sound is a bit dull.

 

[Milamber]

What camera?

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[map]

That site reads like a wind up to me

X2

My question is, why is the diagram of a left hand drive car?

 

[Cardigan]

What camera?

iTornics ITB 100HD fitted in an Audi Q5 (RHD)

 

[B20RRL]

That site reads like a wind up to me. You are not going to get done for having a Dashcam in the UK even if it's right in the middle of the windshield.

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No wind up my friend... It's the law.

Correct, you won't "get done" for having a DashCam in the UK but you will "get done" if it is improperly fitted in such a way that it obscures your vision. You will also "get done" if your dash cam has a screen with a moving picture on it whilst you are in operation of a vehicle. This is why vehicles that have built in media systems such as Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar etc will stop any playback when you go over a certain speed.

If you get a cop on a bad day I'm sure he will be more than happy to separate you from sixty of your finest British pounds and a minimum of 3 points on your licence. Especially if you're pulled over for something else like speeding or dangerous driving.

You or others on the forum don't any means have to follow the info that I have provided or what is said to be correct in the eyes of UK law but why would anybody "risk it" especially when up and behind your Rear View Mirror gives you a great picture!

 

[Jazzist]

especially when up and behind your Rear View Mirror gives you a great picture!

Unless you use Blackvue

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[map]

It is correct that a misplaced camera may get you a fine, but it doesn't change the fact that the linked website is alarmist and dishonest.

 

[andy0368]

Finally got round to placing the UF-007 into the car.

The original window mount that was supplied was huge (typical suction cup design), so I decided to buy one of these from ebay.

Only prblem was the 'sticky' gel on it wasn't so sticky and it fell off. I thought it was the shape of the rectangle which was a little convex, pushing itself off the window. So I cut the shape to the circle you can see in the picture above. Unfortunately it fell off again, so I removed the non sticky stuff and replaced it with some tax disc holder pads from the local motor accessory store.

The pads hold very well and the camera sits quite sturdy.

Tried to get a shot from outside, but the sun and angle of the window made it difficult. You can just about make out the camera if you look close

 

[flank]

Blackvue 500

Didn't realize everyone had such a good view to the inside of my car I normally keep a 7" tablet in the center vent area but forgot it today. I don't want to tint the window because its more safe. Cars behind me can see through my car and whats ahead.

Before I got a real dash cam, I had used an old Nokia phone in the passenger headrest to capture video.

 

[TheStig]

Just a heads up, a box of tissues on the rear parcel shelf is the equivalent of a brick being projected when the vehicle reaches 100kmph.

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Myth busted. http://mythbustersresults.com/episode36

 

[Gurkha9]

GT300W from FoxOffer. Hardwired using add a circuit.

 

[Hillbilly]

That site reads like a wind up to me

X2

My question is, why is the diagram of a left hand drive car?

Think about it a bit and look at the pic again It is looking from the FRONT OF THE CAR OVER THE BONNET

 

[aek88]

Tiotech GT300W in a 2010 Toyota Prius. A very custom ghetto mount.

 

[jokiin]

what's the thought behind mounting it on the backside of the mirror opposed to just using the included bracket?